IWSG: Defining Success as a Writer

Butt in chair, hands on keys.
It’s that simple and that difficult. After thirty years as a published author, I’ve found the only constant requirement of being a successful writer is showing up. That’s the only thing we have complete control over. If we don’t show up to get the job done, day after day, week after week, no one else is going to do it for us. Words and stories don’t write themselves.
Some days, the last place you want to be is at the keyboard, especially if those words don’t come easily . . . if at all. When we get a rejection, a bad review, have an important life event (like your second child!), we can ignore that blinking cursor and take a much-needed temporary break, but we just can’t stay away. Those words are always circling, looking for a chance to land. And they won’t be ignored for long.
Being a writer isn’t just about the words that go into our books. It’s creating the promo package, doing the events, setting up a blog post (like this one), giving a speech, taking research notes, and all those other “wordy” things that come along with the job. Even if we’re not actively writing down those plots and conversations, they’re stirring in that creative brain pan, story ingredients thickening into a creative roux until ready to pour out onto the screen.
Here’s to being that successful writer!












The Insecure Writer’s Support Group
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 September 1st posting of the IWSG will be Rebecca Douglass, T. Powell Coltrin @Journaling Woman, Natalie Aguirre, Karen Lynn, and C. Lee McKenzie!
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
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