Another month slips by and along comes another Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly blog post. Behave brain and focus on the IWSG voluntary guidance question:
April 4 question – When your writing life is a bit cloudy or filled with rain, what do you do to dig down and keep on writing?
I’ll try and be brief.
If I’m desperate to get words out, then I switch into journo-mode and slog on to meet the deadline – and end up with a blah story, or a draft.
If I’ve got time to spare, and the weather is overcast or drizzling, then I go for the scribbles-surfing-research approach – or fall asleep with my dog on my lap.
If there’s thunder & lightning, and if the gods of frustration are weighing me down, then I escape into a gaming world.
And that’s why my 2018 Blogging from A to Z Challenge, aka A2ZMMORPG is on Gaming. As you will discover, H brings me back to my WIP and into the sunshine.
Photo of a cloud illuminated by sunlight. ~ by Ibrahim Iujaz from Rep. Of Maldives
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The awesome co-hosts for the April 4 posting of the IWSG are Olga Godim, Chemist Ken, Renee Scattergood, and Tamara Narayan!
Purpose of IWSG: 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!
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer – aim for a dozen new people each time – and return comments. This group is all about connecting!
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG
Writing Wings 
Sometimes you just need a little game time.
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And a little is relevant, Alex. Maybe, that works for movies as well.
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Good advice here, Roland. Thanks! I must admit I don’t play online games. I usually stick my nose in a book or take my brain outside. Thanks for sharing. All best to you, sir.
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Thanks, Victoria. I still fit the book reading in on most days but that’s part of my writing day. The wheelchair restricts my outside excursions, but that is a great alternative – the real outdoors.
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A dog on my lap and a night of gaming, sounds like bliss. So do you play indie games as well? There are some truly amazing indie games out there.
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Thanks for commenting on my approach to bliss. I have tried a few indie games, but I tend to play the ones from ‘stables’ that I follow. But, I’m always open to suggestions.
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Falling asleep with a dog on your lap sounds wonderful 🙂
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The dog loves it too – but not the other dog. LOL.
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