Welcome readers, writers, authors, and bloggers!
We’re glad you’re here! It's the First Wednesday of the month; when we
celebrate IWSG Day in the form of a blog hop featuring all of the
members of the Insecure Writer's Support Group. Founded by
author Alex Cavanaugh (Thank you, Captain!)
and fostered by like-minded associates, IWSG is a place to share the fabulous
views and exciting news that occurs along our fascinating writing journeys.
Check out the June newsletter here. Perusing the
many tips and resources offered here is definitely worthwhile and highly
rewarding, so pull up a comfy chair, or better yet - join us!
Our awesome co-hosts for this month's
posting of the IWSG are: SE White, Cathrina Constantine, Natalie Aguire, Joylene Nowell
Butler, and Jacqui
Murray!
This month’s
optional question is: When the going
gets tough writing the story, how do you keep yourself writing to the end? If
you have not started the writing yet, why do you think that is and what do you
think could help you find your groove and start?
Actually, I think
I’ve finished the final chapter of my last WIP. But that’s the problem, I only think
so. I think it’s time for fresh eyes. Do
you ever feel that way?
It’s fairly
breezy here in the woods as I write. At times it’s as if an onery angel is determined
to smother the splendor of spring in celebratory yellowcake dust. I hope we don’t have another pollen squall
while I’m out here. Moreover, I hope I remember to save my post before slamming
my laptop closed if we do. But, isn’t technology fantastic? I learned a
valuable lesson about the importance of page numbers after once having to chase
loose papers, snatched away by a gust of wind and strewn all over the yard. Gone
are the days of using writing utensils as flyswatters, in case they land in the
dog’s water bowl 😊 My only concern today is having to plug in my laptop before I’m ready to go inside, and what will become of the
little black ant that ambled across my keyboard letters A through D before
slipping under the F? Might words like fluffy, flaffler, and carfuffle
be the death of him?
In an article in
last week’s issue of Publishing Trends, I read (among other topics, of course) that women
readers and (more to the point) women writers over the age of 45 are
being dismissed by the very industry we support and rely on. I’m just going to
pretend I didn’t read that and that the unacceptable practice is gone like trash
after collection day. Chances are it will be. Especially considering recent
campaigns aimed at streamlining the page-to-screen pipeline whereby authors are
increasingly the people Hollywood wants to be friends with. Granted, not everyone has jumped on the
bandwagon…yet. But it’s nice to imagine a time when authors have a significant
place at the (screen) publishing table.
It's Audiobook
appreciation Month! Have you created one yet? I’m not yet convinced, but I’m
getting there. Do you check out free audio samples before choosing what to read
next?
Don’t miss the
full Strawberry moon on the 14th
Until again, be
happy, and write well!
