Insecure Writer's Support Group: A lapse in writing insecurity

#IWSG: A lapse in Writing insecurity

9/2/2019

The first Wednesday of every month is the Insecure Writer's Support Group. Posts go up the 1st Wednesday of every month. Check it out here and join if you need support with your writing. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to the co-hosts: Gwen Gardner, Doreen McGettigan, Tyrean Martinson, Chemist Ken, and Cathrina Constantiner!

This month's question is: If you could pick one place in the world to sit and write your next story, where would it be and why?

I really just like to sit and home and write because I'm usually alone and no one can disturb me.

I'm not feeling insecure at the moment in regards to my writing. August was a great month (if I don't look at my sales dashboard. Heh.) It's left me feeling pretty confident, so I'm going to enjoy the feeling until it passes. After all, it's not often we writers feel this way. If you're having a lapse in insecurity, my advice would be to enjoy it with me!

This is a short and sweet post, but before I go, I'd like to give a shout out to an upcoming event I do every Halloween: Trick or Treat Reads.

It's an annual event where authors give their books out for free like candy. Readers go from blog to blog and collect their treats. Last year, participation was lacking, so I'm hoping by mentioning it here, I can get more interest. If you have a free book and want to sign up, use the form below.

How are your insecurities this month? Leaving you alone or sitting on your shoulder like an annoying pest? What's your answer to the monthly question? Can to join me for Trick-or-Treat Reads?

PS: It's my brother's birthday today. He would have been 44 today. Happy birthday, Big Bro. I miss you. <3

58 Comments

H. R. Sinclair link

9/2/2019 06:57:52 pm

I like being at home to write too. I'm easily distracted. :-)

Patricia Josephine

9/12/2019 05:55:07 pm

I get too self conscious to write anywhere else.

Liz A. link

9/2/2019 07:02:49 pm

It's always nice when things feel good. Hold on to the feeling as long as you can. I find that when I'm feeling good, good things come my way.

9/12/2019 05:55:31 pm

I will try!

Christine Rains

9/3/2019 06:02:20 am

I like writing best at home too. When no one is home! Enjoy that feeling. :)

9/12/2019 05:55:50 pm

Home is where all your comforts are.

J.S. Pailly link

9/3/2019 10:36:07 am

I'm with you. I've carefully crafted the perfect writing spot (perfect for me, at least) in my home. Trying to write anywhere else just doesn't make sense anymore.

9/12/2019 05:49:18 pm

It's not much of a crafted writing spot for me. Just the couch. =)

Rebecca M. Douglass link

9/3/2019 02:00:57 pm

I'm another for writing at home, or maybe a quiet coffee shop.

I also share your feeling of confidence in being a writer just now (equally as long as I don't look at my sales). It's fun to feel competent!

9/12/2019 05:49:41 pm

I used to work at a coffee shop so that is far from the ideal place to write for me.

elizabeth seckman link

9/3/2019 10:04:04 pm

Oooh. I have one I plan to do a perma-free on. I'll have to see if I can get it ready to share by then. Yay! Extra motivation.

9/12/2019 05:49:59 pm

Yes, join us! =D

T. Powell Coltrin link

9/4/2019 06:25:56 am

Distractions are my enemy, so I should probably write in a closet with no windows.

Teresa

9/12/2019 05:56:21 pm

With a do not disturb sign on the door?

Madeline Mora-Summonte link

9/4/2019 06:49:11 am

Good for you for not being insecure this month! And I like to be alone to write, too. At the very least, I need quiet.

9/12/2019 05:57:04 pm

I don't need quiet, but I can't just write to any noise. It hasn't be something that I can tune out.

CD Gallant-King link

9/4/2019 08:23:33 am

There are so many distractions at home. I actually find it easier to write when I'm away from chores, games, pets, etc. And that doesn't even include my (human) family.

9/12/2019 05:57:28 pm

Those pesky chores and family, eh? ;)

Raven O'Fiernan link

9/4/2019 08:57:27 am

Congratulations on the great month! And the Halloween thing sounds fantastic -- wish I had a book! Oh well, it's coming :)

9/12/2019 05:50:35 pm

Well, I've been doing this yearly, so you should have your chance.

Jemi Fraser link

9/4/2019 10:07:22 am

Yay for a lapse in insecurity! Nothing better!
I don't have books out yet so I won't join in - good luck with it!

9/12/2019 05:50:58 pm

You can join in as a trick-or-treater.

Tamara Ann Narayan link

9/4/2019 10:53:55 am

My biggest worry is that even though the kids are starting school tomorrow, that something will come up to stop me from writing--either an actual emergency or some petty problem.

9/12/2019 05:51:21 pm

I hope nothing came up and you were able to write.

Chemistken link

9/4/2019 11:36:54 am

Being home alone is a great time to write. That doesn't happen to me very often, but after my son heads off to school in the morning, everyone else is asleep and that's almost as good as being alone.

9/12/2019 05:58:21 pm

Yup, sleeping family works just the same as writing alone. Unless your family snores loudly.

Michelle Wallace link

9/4/2019 12:43:31 pm

I just need more time to write. The day job is eating away at my life...
Good luck with your book blog hop!

9/12/2019 05:51:55 pm

I know that feeling. That's one nice thing about no longer being able to work a day job.

Tyrean Martinson link

9/4/2019 01:24:34 pm

Bravo for a month without writing insecurity!!!
I'm sorry for your loss. It's always good to remember.

9/12/2019 05:52:46 pm

Thanks. It's still surreal to think of him being gone.

Tonja Drecker

9/4/2019 01:42:17 pm

So glad to hear you had such a great month! I hope it keeps rolling along through September. As to August sales, I've heard from other authors that August is the dead month in that area. So, onward bound!
Oh, and I signed up for the hop

9/12/2019 05:53:05 pm

As long as it's not just me! LOL

Loni Townsend link

9/4/2019 01:47:59 pm

If I'm at home, then I need to make sure nobody else is, otherwise I can't write. But my husband often thwarts me, because he's all "you have the day off, we should go out to lunch!" and then it eats up my time and I spend more time in transit and with him than actually writing. *sigh*

9/12/2019 05:53:36 pm

Tell your hubby to get a girlfriend. XD (I'm kidding!)

Sarah Foster link

9/4/2019 02:54:21 pm

I always write best at home, too.
Hooray for feeling confident!

9/12/2019 05:59:03 pm

Home is where the writing happens!

Lee Lowery link

9/4/2019 04:19:01 pm

Congrats on a productive August! Home alone really is the best place for me. Travel is stressful and time-consuming. As much as I cherish the experiences I've had, I'm always so happy to just be back in my own space.

9/12/2019 05:54:04 pm

Yeah, if I travel, I'm too busy enjoying it or being exhausted from it to write.

Gwen Gardner link

9/4/2019 05:49:37 pm

I definitely get more writing done at home! That’s great that you’re feeling good about your writing right now. Stopping by from the IWSG!

9/12/2019 05:59:34 pm

Thanks for stopping by.

Susan M Gourley link

9/4/2019 06:14:33 pm

I don't have as much quiet time at home as I used to, but it's still a good spot. Keep that flow going.

9/12/2019 06:00:00 pm

That's too bad. You gotta grab that time when you get it!

Samantha Bryant link

9/4/2019 06:14:47 pm

Hmmm . . .I'll have to think about that giveaway. I've got a writing room at home now, and it's WONDERFUL to have a designated place to write in and keep all my writing-life stuff! @samanthabwriter from
<a href="http://samanthabryant.com">Balancing Act</a>

9/12/2019 06:00:35 pm

Yes, do think about it. ;)

Lynda R Young link

9/4/2019 06:49:29 pm

Home is definitely the best place to write.

9/12/2019 06:01:07 pm

I don't see how other writers can write elsewhere, but that's just me.

Debbie Johansson link

9/4/2019 09:19:48 pm

I do my writing from home too as I'm easily distracted. Congratulations on having such a great month!

9/12/2019 06:01:38 pm

Thanks. I'm hoping to keep that greatness going.

Kalpana link

9/4/2019 10:23:58 pm

Writing at home is the best but any non-distracting place will do for me too. Happy Birthday to your brother. I love the idea of the book hop. I don't have a book to contribute but I love to read.

9/12/2019 06:02:10 pm

Well, you'll have to come back for Halloween and grab some books.

Debs Carey link

9/5/2019 03:01:00 am

Yay! Great to hear that your confidence is high. I love those rare moments when that happens - enjoy it!

9/12/2019 06:02:30 pm

That's why I decided to enjoy it and celebrate it.

Heather R. Holden link

9/7/2019 11:14:57 am

Home is my ideal place to write, too!

And that's awesome how your writing insecurities have dispelled! Definitely a feeling to enjoy. Hope this lasts a good long while for you!

9/12/2019 06:03:06 pm

At home I can control the distractions. I think that's why I like it the best.

Yvonne V link

9/9/2019 07:53:26 am

So glad August rocked! I hope September is amazing as well!

9/12/2019 06:03:21 pm

So far, September is going well.

J.H. Moncrieff link

9/16/2019 03:54:15 pm

Hugs re: your brother's birthday. I hope it wasn't too painful for you...I can't even imagine.

I'd love to participate in Trick or Treat reads, but I have so much going on in October, I'm terrified I'd forget. I'll go to your other site and read more, see if I can make it happen.

And congrats on having an awesome writing month!