Because I feel that one of my purposes for being on the web is to encourage, specifically to encourage other writers, I joined a group called The Insecure Writers' Support Group. Its purpose is:
"To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!"
(Now they also have links for finding publishers and agents, writing tips, marketing, self-publishing, and author services, among other things.)
Over the course of a few years, I've written quite a few posts that I wanted to share here. Each of these links goes back to my blog. (And for the record, on my blog, I don't use capitals-- a long story that I'll share here sometime in the future.)
writing and stress
writing and composting
how Dick and Jane can help an insecure writer
sometimes you just have to start over
remembering C. S. Lewis
be who you are
stuck
to be seen
on delays, moving, and sharing Eldala
listen to the rat
the thing you can do
just like Christmas
writer's block
here's hoping
what the heck happened to March?
facing the critics
the impact of story
let's encourage each other (encouragement from other writers)
i wish i were my cat
more lessons from my cat
keep your dreams alive (a guest post by one of my dear author friends, February Grace)
sometimes the thing you don't want to do (on character interviews)
a life half-lived
write like you
sometimes you just need to laugh
overcoming the obstacles
why post to IWSG at all?
on getting stuck
February Grace and Upon a Time OR Where to Find Inspiration
on scrapbooking vs writing
overcoming our fears
Shine
on perfectionism and making mistakes
a post about not writing
and here are a few that i didn't write specifically for IWSG, but they kind of fit
in good company (about actor Patrick Stewart)
who wants perfectionism? (quoting Anne Lamott)
the journey of a thousand miles (quoting explorer William H. Murray)
