I should put this off given the title of this post. But as the date is September 2nd and the first Wednesday of the month, it’s officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day.
August has been a month of delays, but I can’t blame snow on the tracks, or leaves. But the weather or at least the distractions of summer might have played a part.
I admit that I didn’t give my beta readers a deadline for when their comments on “Storms Compass” were needed. And I forgot that the summer is filled with distractions, from holidays, tasty BBQs, and back-to-back horse shows. So a week ago I gave my readers until September 17th, and even told those that I knew were tied up, the option of asking for longer. Now I just wait a few more weeks.
Not sure whether my brother has an excuse for moving the deadline over agreeing to help with my bridging loan to get to the USA. But that decision is being delayed as well, even though I now have the go-ahead for the next stage – the medical.
Any more delays?
Well I have to stick up my hand and admit the character profiles for “Fates Maelstrom” are delayed while I distract myself in some future world.
But isn’t that the fault of summer? Do you blame me?
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The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. We post our thoughts on our own blogs. We talk about our doubts and the fears we have conquered. We discuss our struggles and triumphs. We offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling.
Please visit others in the group and connect with other writers – aim for a dozen new people each time.
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’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
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The awesome co-hosts for the September 2 posting of the IWSG are Julie Flanders,Murees Dupé, Dolorah at Book Lover, Christine Rains, and Heather Gardner!
Delays are the worst. Waiting for feedback is equally hard. Distracting yourself in a future world sounds perfect. I would be doing that too. I hope everything works out well.
Thanks Murees. Nervous about the feedback too. Will my beta readers be just negative? Time to distract, yes.
I hope you don’t experience any more delays! And that you hear back from your beta readers sooner rather than later.
Thank you for offering to read the first few pages of my book. I will send them over later today. 🙂
And I will try not to be your delay Chrys
August was a quiet month around here. I think everyone was busy with something.
It’s that sort of month Alex.
Keep on keepin’ on, Roland. Hope things pick up for you this fall.
Thanks Milo. Proof will be in the writing. Amazingly even have an idea for the IWSG anthology comp – a snippet of alternative history.