Insecure Writer's Support Group...
It's that time of month again AND that time of year!
Wow. Last month of the year and last IWSG post for 2013. If you want to know who else is participating visit the Ninja Captain behind it all, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
So I posted a bit of an insecurity yesterday. You can see that post here if you missed it.
For today, I'd like to be a bit more on the advice giving side, than the whiny, oh-my-gah-I'm-a-writing-failure! side. (I'm talking about me, not you.)
I see lots of my friends posting links to new releases. They talk about how this, that and the other thing will be out next month and the following month, there will be more. And don't forget to stay tuned to when you can see this short piece, that short piece AND a bag of chips with it all....
I'm being facetious. And by now, you're asking where is the advice?
Well, everyone goes their own pace. All the books I've read about being a writer and making time to write every. Single. Day... just doesn't pertain to me. I know lots of people who have trouble finding time to write. On the opposite side of that coin, I know lots of people who have too much time to write.
Personally, I can't write everyday. My creative process won't allow it. I have to come up with ideas, jot down as much info as I can, and then let it marinate for awhile. Sometimes, I go months without writing a single word, then all of a sudden, I'll write eighty thousand.
Does that mean I'm less dedicated than those people who have a new book out every week?
No. It just means I work differently than everyone else.
Story of my life. I am proud of the fact that my life-long address has been The Island of the Misfit Toys.
I'll be hopping around and visiting you all today to see what your insecurities are, and/or your advice! Have a great day.
Wow. Last month of the year and last IWSG post for 2013. If you want to know who else is participating visit the Ninja Captain behind it all, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
So I posted a bit of an insecurity yesterday. You can see that post here if you missed it.
For today, I'd like to be a bit more on the advice giving side, than the whiny, oh-my-gah-I'm-a-writing-failure! side. (I'm talking about me, not you.)
I see lots of my friends posting links to new releases. They talk about how this, that and the other thing will be out next month and the following month, there will be more. And don't forget to stay tuned to when you can see this short piece, that short piece AND a bag of chips with it all....
I'm being facetious. And by now, you're asking where is the advice?
Well, everyone goes their own pace. All the books I've read about being a writer and making time to write every. Single. Day... just doesn't pertain to me. I know lots of people who have trouble finding time to write. On the opposite side of that coin, I know lots of people who have too much time to write.
Personally, I can't write everyday. My creative process won't allow it. I have to come up with ideas, jot down as much info as I can, and then let it marinate for awhile. Sometimes, I go months without writing a single word, then all of a sudden, I'll write eighty thousand.
Does that mean I'm less dedicated than those people who have a new book out every week?
No. It just means I work differently than everyone else.
Story of my life. I am proud of the fact that my life-long address has been The Island of the Misfit Toys.
I'll be hopping around and visiting you all today to see what your insecurities are, and/or your advice! Have a great day.
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