#IWSG – Questions, Questions and more Questions
Created and hosted by the Ninja Captain himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure
Writer’s Support Group monthly blog post is here again – and so am I.
Apologies for the two weeks of silence, but it was those midwinter
distractions, and even now I feel inundated with emails that subtly hint at
what I should be doing.
But I hesitate to reflect on 2018 or make resolutions for
2019. Okay, I may review my reading tomorrow and I have resolved decided
to develop and focus on Fevered
Few, my NaNoWriMo novel. But more about that another day/week/month.
First, the IWSG post which got me scribbling in my little
black notepad over midwinter-fest.
January 2 question – What are your favourite and least favourite questions people ask you about your writing?
“What are you writing
now?” is my favourite question and lets me ramble about my WIP – or attempt
to explain it as briefly as possible. Answer:
Fevered
Few
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“Why haven’t you
published anything since 2013?” is THE question that I dread so my least
favourite. Answer: Because I take
years to finish anything and change novels mid-edit.
“So, you never submit
anything?” annoys me because I dislike the Answer: Nothing of value it seems.
“Why are you being rejected?” is another least favourite,
and enough to make me feel dejected. Answer:
What do you think?
“But you’ve been a winner?”
is a question/comment that hovers midway between favourite and not. Answer: This is a chance to crow about
a writing prize as a kid and the giveaways that make up my TBR pile. Or the
point when I confess that my writing has yet to win a prize this century – so,
that’s why I’m an Insecure Writer in an Ace group called IWSG.
And now the real question: “What are the questions to ask – or not ask – about your writing?”
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The awesome co-hosts for the January 2 posting of the IWSG
are Patricia Lynne, Lisa
Buie-Collard, Kim Lajevardi, and Fundy
Blue!
Purpose of IWSG: 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!
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.
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
