Authors, Kai Strand & LA Dragoni

For more info & for a complete list of blogs, visit the #IWSG site Purpose: 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! The co-hosts for November are: Tyrean Martinson   http://tyreanswritingspot.blogspot.com/ Karen Walker   http://karenfollowingthewhispers.blogspot.com/ Denise Covey   http://dencovey.blogspot.com/    Stephen Tremp    http://authorstephentremp.blogspot.com/ Please be sure to visit their sites to thank them for hosting! *** Today I'm insecure about book signings! I have an event coming up in a real live bookstore. I've done bookstore events before and I really, really enjoy them-when people show up! Those of you who've had events before know it's hard to attract guests to book signings, plus this one is t...

Visit Alex Cavanaugh to find out more Purpose:  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! Our co-hosts for October are: TB Markinson  https://tbmarkinson.wordpress.com/   Tamara Narayan     http://www.tamaranarayan.com/    Eva E. Solar     http://lilicasplace.com/    Shannon Lawrence      http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/ Stephanie Faris    http://stephie5741.blogspot.com/    After you've left a kernel of wisdom for me in the comment section, please visit the hosts to show your support. My post: I recently started writing a new book. I've been mulling the idea over for a while and I'm pretty excited to dive in...except when it's actually time to dive in, then I se...

Purpose:  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!   Posting:  The first Wednesday of every month is officially  Insecure Writer’s Support Group  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.  Be sure to link to  this page  and display the badge in your post. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG   Ninja  Alex J. Cavanaugh  is the founder of IWSG. Be sure and visit his blog.   The awesome co-hosts for the August 5 posting of the IWSG...

Be sure to visit the grand master Alex Cavanaugh Purpose:  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! Posting:  The first Wednesday of every month is officially  Insecure Writer’s Support Group  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG The awesome co-hosts today are  M. Pax,   Tracy Jo, Patricia Lynne,   Rachna Chhabria,   Feather Stone,  and  Randi Lee!  Please visit their blogs & say hi! First, I just want ...

This month, Lightning Quick Reads is hosting a giveaway. Each comment you leave on any LQR post in May enters you to win a gift cert. Start with my may story on sexism,  You Cannot Be Serious To sign up, visit the IWSG Master,  Alex Cavanaugh Purpose:  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! Posting:  The first Wednesday of every month is officially  Insecure Writer’s Support Group  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG The awes...

To sign up, visit the IWSG Master, Alex Cavanaugh Purpose:  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! The awesome co-hosts this month are  Suzanne Furness, Tonja Drecker,   Toi Thomas,   Rachna Chhabria,   Fundy Blue,  and  Donna Hole!  Be sure to visit them all! Now for my post. Very short due to the competition with A to Z Challengers. Since it's April 1st, I feel I can admit that I'm a fool. A fool for trying so darned hard to make this whole writing thing work. A fool for dreaming of some modicum of success to alleviate my guilt over devoting so much time to it. A fool to continue struggling. The towel is in my hand. The time to throw it approaches. Damn the fickleness of a creative career. *** On a much more positive note, I'm thrilled to sh...

click to visit the original post Welcome to the Insecure Writer's Support Group. Purpose:  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! Posting:  The first Wednesday of every month is officially  Insecure Writer’s Support Group  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG The awesome co-hosts for the March 4 posting of the IWSG are  Chemist Ken, Suzanne Sapseed,  and  Shannon Lawrence! Now for my post. I’m taking a different route f...

The first Wednesday of every month is officially  Insecure Writer’s Support Group  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.  Be sure to link to mastermind,  Alex Cavanaugh's page and display the badge in your post. Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG The awesome co-hosts for today's IWSG posting are  Gwen Gardner,   Dolorah,   Sarah Foster,  and  M. Pax!  Show your support by visiting their blogs. When you're at M Pax's blog, tell her Kai sent you. She's a phenom writing buddy to have. This month I'm going to address my pre-release jitters. I'm balancing on the precipice of a book release. Though I have a couple young adult romance novella...

I have decided to join forces with this dynamic group. I've lurked on their Facebook page and through their blog posts for a few years now, but this year I thought I needed to play a more active role in their community.  First, a little about them. Insecure Writer's Support Group was founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh . His awesome co-hosts for today's posting of the IWSG are  Elizabeth Seckman,   Lisa Buie-Collard,   Chrys Fey,  and  Michelle Wallace! Now to introduce myself: I'm Kai Strand. I write fiction for kids and teens. I coordinate LIGHTNING QUICK READS , a multi-author short story blog, I'm a mother of four. A wife of one. I hate to touch raw meat, and I'm a Mozart fangirl. On to the insecurity: You might wonder why, after seeing the publication of nine books, I'm only now joining a group for insecure writers. It would be a valid question. I assure you that I've gained all sorts of knowledge and confidence in regards to my writing caree...