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.
The awesome co-hosts for the July 06th posting of the IWSG are: Yolanda Renee, Tyrean Martinson, Madeline Mora-Summonte , LK Hill, Rachna Chhabria, and JA Scott! Don’t forget to visit them and thank them for co-hosting.
Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG.
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This year will see the second annual The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology being published and the contest kicks off in the fall. You get to vote for the anthology genre!
There are 10 genres to choose from. Please vote only once. Voting ends on July 8th. The theme will be revealed after the genre is chosen. Then you’ll be able to write a story for the contest.
NOTE: The first anthology was sci-fi, so you’ll notice that is not an option.
VOTE HERE: : http://goo.gl/forms/rYp2vuFbLqDagQGG3
And we’re revving up IWSG Day to make it more fun and interactive! Every month, we’ll announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
JULY 6th QUESTION: What’s the best thing someone has ever said about your writing?
Well, the first piece of flash fiction (104 words) accepted by an online magazine in 2013 came with this editorial response:
As you can see, I keep a printed copy of the e-mail. This was a major boost to my confidence and cemented my love for flash fiction. If you’re interested in reading the piece, click HERE.
The next IWSG day is on August 03rd.
AUGUST 03rd QUESTION: What was your very first piece of writing as an aspiring writer? Where is it now? Collecting dust or has it been published?