It's the first Wednesday of the month (seriously, how did that happen?) and that means Insecure Writer's Support Group! I love IWSG, if you aren't already signed up for it, you should do so now. You can find more information about it here. A great big thank you to Alex J. Cavanaugh, host and founder, and his awesome co-hosts today, Tina Downey, Elsie, Elizabeth Seckman, and Julie Flanders!
Currently I'm finding myself too busy to have time to get insecure! Unless of course it's insecure about whether I'll ever finish all the things I need to get done in the next couple months!
So today I'm going to give you words of advice from people smarter than me. :)
So keep writing! Keep learning, and keep enjoying what you're creating.
Happy IWSG day!
I understand too busy, but I manage to carve out a moment or two for insecurity. Lots of smart advice here. I like the idea of chasing the writer you will be too. That's a cool idea to me.
ReplyDeleteKeeping busy is a good way to keep from feeling insecure.
ReplyDeleteAll good quotes.
ReplyDeleteNeed to keep some of these in mind a lot more!
Heather
So much great advice. I really need this today. And too busy to be insecure can be a good thing. ;) Good luck getting everything done.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that comparison quote! I am so bad about reading something and then thinking, I'll never write like this, I can't ever be this good, etc. It gets discouraging. I am definitely going to keep this quote in mind.
ReplyDeleteThat last one is some sound advice. I can definitely do a page or so a day. It's been my pace the past two months.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspirational post. It made me smile!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes. Thanks for the inspiration. =)
ReplyDeleteI love the one about not comparing yourself to people, I just wish I could actually make that work. Also, I have a strong case of nostalgia, so when I compare myself to myself of yesterday, I find that I was better yesterday than today. Either, I'm in a nose dive, or I need a perception adjustment.
ReplyDeleteI love Julie's quote and she is absolutely right. Thanks for the inspiration Rachel.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts. The second one is simple but profound. The first one reminds me of a sweatshirt I have; It says: What doesn't kill me will make a great plot point in my next book. LOL
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I need the comparing one stamped to my stinking forehead!!! Or maybe the top of my hand so I see while I hunt and peck on my keyboard.
ReplyDeleteThe comparing one, is so very true! :) It's good you've been too busy to be insecure!
ReplyDeleteGreat post- lots of positive vibes over here.. Glad you aren't insecure this month. Pass on whatever you've been working on whenever you want. I'm "back in the saddle" so to speak. And ready to write/read on.
ReplyDeleteLove the first one!
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