#theiwsg

Another month has passed, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, and an opportunity to tweak my writing strategy. First, it’s been over three months since I submitted my Snowdon Shadows police procedural, Fevered Fuse, to London-based publisher Joffe Books. As expected last month, I never received an answer, so that is a firm rejection. Their website says, ‘Do not be…

This is the first Insecure Writer’s Support Group post of 2024 so, Happy New Year to everyone. May this year prove better than the one past, despite any gloomy predictions… forecasts which should be ignored as always. 2023 felt like a turbulent year from my health and my wife’s to writing and world events. I’m praying for positive developments in 2024, starting with everyone’s health… not just…

Before I tackle this month’s question for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group post , there’s time and space for a news update. First, I must remember to celebrate our 13th Wedding Anniversary on May 14th. Second, our house move may take longer than hoped. Some of the houses we were interested in, we can’t view yet as they are not ‘active’ in the market. Our realtor explained he gets fined…

Before I tackle this month’s question and Insecure Writer’s Support Group post , I must give you my usual writing-health report. Writing one-handed through pain and med-induced drowsiness, is now exacerbated by using the second arm/hand to massage or lift myself. Hence snail progress… or, apologies, none. Thus, this post is delayed… and nearly missed the deadline. Ukraine is still my priority…

#IWSG – Writer Success?

Passing on the monthly Insecure Writer’s Support Group post is a decision I face and resist each time, even if it’s tempting to succumb to failure. But not this month. As for July’s family medical crisis, that was resolved, although I suspect there may be others out there. So, the monthly question made me answer again, so please bear with more confused thoughts. Okay, here goes. Well, first I…

Conscience preys on me, and my reluctance to lose my IWSG contacts keeps me making brief appearances – even this late entry. Is this monthly Insecure Writer’s Support Group post an attempt to stay connected? Should I accept this as a vain attempt to salve my conscience? Could it be an exercise for my brain – or a diversion from urgent work? Answers are not needed, although the Ninja Captain…

I’ve joined up with the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (again) and am committing to writing at least once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month. I’m a bit late (again) but I’m hoping with this post that I will redeem myself. If I miss more than one month, I will be axed from the group and I still have bruises from the last time. I must really like this group to recommit to it so often 😉