The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG Day. The IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh . Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and ...
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That's a terrible title about skinning a cat, but I thought it worked for this post. I apologize to all cat lovers. Rest assured, I would never harm a feline or any animal for that matter. So...
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When other authors ask me to recommend my favorite writing books, I’ve noticed that my answers almost always include the same recommendations. Authors go through a unique formative experienc...
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The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and ...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/08/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html
Selecting the right categories and keywords will be the difference between readers finding your book or your title getting lost in a sea of similar books. Authors need to know what categories and...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/07/choosing-right-categories-and-keywords.html
BY RAYNE HALL Do you want to showcase your short stories by publishing them in a collection? In this post, I’ll show you the professional techniques to make your project a winner. ...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/07/how-to-publish-collection-of-your-short.html
One big question that came up recently when we asked our members what more the IWSG could do for them was the issue of AI content. There is a lot of information out there and unfortunately no cl...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/07/what-do-writers-need-to-know-about-ai.html
Pixabay.com A guide to marketing yourself and your work BY SHAUNTA GRIMES Every fiction writer should be a blogger. There. I said it. Here’s the difference blogging made fo...
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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�...
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CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SIGNED A CONTRACT! The best advice I received in my seventeen years of researching, writing, revising, and editing, Half-Truths , came from my publisher, Jennifer...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/06/six-things-ive-learned-about-promoting.html
By Colleen M. Story This month, I’m releasing my seventh book. It’s a historical fantasy called The Curse of King Midas and I’m super excited about it. Ten years ago, I never wo...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/06/navigating-writers-landscape-overcoming.html
Join Us Today 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...
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We all know that strong opening lines which hook the reader, and make him want to read more, are crucial to your novel. New writers spend lots of time trying to create the perfect first line,...
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WHAT I’VE LEARNED IN A CAREER THAT ISN’T OVER YET A publishing friend of mine who is much smarter than I about such things once said to me, “The only true marker of success in this busine...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/05/the-long-haul.html
Homophones are a fascinating aspect of language, where words sound identical or nearly identical when spoken but possess different meanings and often spellings. These linguistic twins can...
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Readers have short attention spans, so the goal is to draw them into a story quickly. We can hook their curiosity through the protagonist’s actions and emotions in the moment, and use the ...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/05/how-to-draw-readers-in-through.html
It’s time for another group posting of the INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d...
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By Jaire Sims I decided to write and publish a Young Adult (YA) story when I was in high school. The process was exciting but had challenges along the way. Once I began writing my debut nove...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/04/great-tips-i-wish-i-knew-before-writing.html
You might not think about word count while crafting your masterpiece, but writers have to if they hope to sell their book. Publishers and agents are looking for a specific length. Readers expect ...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/04/the-sweet-spot-when-it-comes-to-word.html
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....
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/04/long-and-short-of-iwsg-day.html
Welcome Mary Kole to IWSG again. This is such an uplifting and encouraging post filled with great common sense tips for writers. Writing a novel or memoir manuscript is a labor of love. This ef...
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2024/03/how-does-writer-really-know-when-their.html
image from Pexels Many writers dream of signing on with a publisher. That first publishing contract can be so exciting – and SO confusing. Here is a list of terms, items covered, and ...
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THANK YOU C. LEE MCKENZIE FOR INVITING ME TO BLOG HERE. I AM HAPPY TO SHARE MY REPUBLISHING TALE. FOR THREE YEARS MY BOOK WAS OUT OF PRINT AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE EXCEPT IN SECOND HAND. T...
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JOIN US NOW! The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conqu...
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By Rose Cushing of Cushing Publishing You need to begin marketing your book before you begin writing it. As you are writing it While it is being edited Two weeks before release Rel...
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