Wednesday, March 6, 2024

@TheIWSG #IWSG #WritersSupportGroup #writerscommunity


Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
 
Alex's awesome co-hosts are Kristina Kelly, Miffie Seideman, Jean Davis, and Liza @ Middle Passages!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG 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. 

Remember, the question is optional

March 6th question: Have you "played" with AI to write those nasty synopses, or do you refuse to go that route? How do you feel about AI's impact on creative writing?

I have never "played" with AI. In fact, I never delved into or researched AI. But now that you mention those nasty synopses, maybe I should read what it's all about. LOL 😊
 

The next #IWSGPit will be in March 27, 2024,

10:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.


Create a Twitter-length pitch for your completed and polished manuscript and leave room for genre, age, and the hashtag. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Tweet your pitch using #IWSGPit. If your pitch receives a favorite/heart from a publisher/agent check their submission guidelines and send your requested query.

Many writers have seen their books published from a Twitter pitch - it’s a quick and easy way to put your manuscript in front of publishers and agents.

CLICK HERE FOR THE RULES AND HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

@TheIWSG #IWSG #WritersCommunity #WritersSupportGroup #WritersLife

 
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!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Every month, we 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. 



February 7 question: What turns you off when visiting an author's website/blog? Lack of information? A drone of negativity? Little mention of author's books? Constant mention
 of books? 

I love my blogger friends. The blogs I visit each month have become special to me. It's rare when I come across negativity, and usually, it's understandable. I don't mind at all when author's books are mentioned, because authors have to market their wares. (I so dislike marketing) With that said, I admit that I don't have tons of time to blog hop. If I come upon someone's blog that has an extremely long post, I quickly skim it, and look for the meat in the words.

I hope everyone is having a good start to the New Year! 



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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

@TheIWSG #IWSG #writingcommunity #writersSupportGroup #writerslife


 


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!Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG

Alex's awesome co-hosts for the January 3 posting of the IWSG are Joylene Nowell Butler, Olga Godim, Diedre Knight, and Natalie Aguirre!

In the beginning of 2023 I was full steam ahead with my WIP. Then life got in the way and I lost my concentration. I'm still battling with sitting my butt down and completing this draft. I don't know what my problem is. I'm at 82k. I basically know where it's going. But my insecurities and doubts have doubled concerning my writing. I'm wondering if it's all worth it.

The time spent writing grows exponentially because I'm a turtle writer. LOL. Since I now self-publish it's also the money spent for professional editing. Formatting. Covers. And the worst...Marketing. 

I'm hoping to climb over this hump and put my thoughts in order to complete this project. 

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

@TheIWSG #IWSG #writingcommunity #WritersSupportGroup #Writerslife #authorslife #writer

 


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!Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG

Alex's awesome co-hosts for the IWSG are C. Lee McKenzie, JQ Rose, Jennifer Lane, and Jacqui Murray

December 6 question: Book reviews are for the readers. When you leave a book review do you review for the Reader or the Author? Is it about what you liked and enjoyed about your reading experience, or do you critique the author? 

That is a good question. I rarely critique an author. In my opinion, it's not my place to critique an authors already published work. If unpublished, and an author asked me to critique their work, that's a different story....

And I never give a bad review. Because as an author I know very well those long hours of hard work, and what goes into writing and publishing a novel. 
I once couldn't get through a book. I waited months and picked it up again. Guess what? I was able to read it and enjoy it. Sometimes it's just not the right read for that moment in time. 

Or, if I totally dislike a novel, which is rare, I wouldn't post a bad review. I've read some pretty nasty reviews and those are heartbreaking for an author. And I've actually liked those books with the nasty reviews. So only you, as a reader can judge what you like and don't like. 

There's millions of books out there for a diverse population. Not all books are a person's 'cup of tea.'














Wednesday, November 1, 2023

#IWSG @TheIWSG #WriterSupportGroup #WritingCommunity


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!Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG

Alex's awesome co-hosts are PJ Colando, Jean Davis, Lisa Buie Collard, and Diedre Knight!

November 1 question: November is National Novel Writing Month. Have you ever participated? If not, why not?

I am a terrible, slower than slow turtle writer, and I would never even try to participate. I'm amazed by those who do participate, and I wish them much success!



On some days, it helps not to think about what's happening & what might happen in your life or in the World....