The last two months I was seriously in need of help and support. The Insecure Writer’s Support Group made me feel welcome, calmed me down, and pointed me in a new direction.
Tag Archives: Writing Resources
Worried By Lack of Momentum
I discover some of the best stuff just clicking on links through Twitter. This time, I found author Alex J. Cavanaugh and his wonderful brainchild The Insecure Writer’s Support Group.
It’s a blog hop on the first Wednesday of each month where writer-types can share their insecurities and/or encourage others.
I soooo need this.
My Muse Brought Out The Goodies
This morning, I got hit by a series of ideas from my Muse and all I can say is:
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The intensity actually made me dizzy for a while. Too bad I had to break the moment and take my kid to Driver’s Ed.
No, I was NOT driving impaired.
Sheesh…
Panels: First Steps & First Chapter
One thing I regret about my ConCarolinas experience is not getting enough photos of the author panels.
Faith Hunter (aka Gwen Hunter) and I
What’s wrong with me?
Thank God my husband was paying attention and reminded me to get one with Faith Hunter. Honestly, I was so tongue-tied around her but my inner fangirl was screaming! Faith writes the Jane Yellowrock paranormal fantasy series and is a contributor to the group blog www.MagicWords.net .
Alright. Alright. On to the writing goodies…
My Shitty First Draft
Anne Lamott would be proud. She sang the benefits of writing a shitty first draft in her book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life.
Well, I did it, Anne. Oh, yes, I did!
Let the Revision Begin!
Conventional writerly wisdom says one should wait weeks or even (gasp!) months between finishing a first draft and starting revisions. But, dammit, I couldn’t wait that long.
Yes, Prrrrecious, I’m back….
Life Stories: Family
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved listening to people tell life stories. Sometimes it’s just one-on-one and other times it’s gathered around the dinner table, living room, bonfire, whatever.
For many people, exposure to life stories first begins in their own families.
Growing up, I had two very different exposures to this.
A Little Light Housekeeping…
…before the carnage is unleashed. Muahahahaha!
Ok, now that I’ve got that out of my system.
Spitting In the Eye of Fear
I have a confession to make.
My writing has come to a screeching halt and I feel like I’m balanced on the edge of a chasm, windmilling my arms, trying not to fall into the abyss.
Another “Duh” Moment
The good news is that I figured out why the writing has been so difficult for the last two weeks.
The bad news is the fix for it has cost me some time. And aggravation. And the dent in my forehead from hitting the desk. Well, ok, maybe that’s a weeee bit of an exaggeration.
