Insecure Writer's Support Group

Time for a Pivot

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I’m still at #39 on the list. Let’s start with what pivoting means: I feel so discouraged by Draft2Digital’s new policy. Haven’t heard about it yet? Learn more here: And that’s from a guy who was integral …

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Find Your Unicorn Space

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. We have new neighbours who have no respect for boundaries — especially where it comes to noise. They have loud parties (starting early afternoon and lasting well after midnight) which involves horrible music, bass so low you …

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Like Herding Cats

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The awesome co-hosts for the March 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, and Natalie Aguirre! This month I’m #39 on the list. I’m skipping this month’s question about marketing, as I don’t have anything new …

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An Author’s Goals for 2026

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. Happy New Year! Near midnight until 1pm on New Year’s Eve, it felt like being in the middle of a border skirmish with all the firecrackers going off… Yeah, not great when you live in a agricultural …

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The Truth of the Writer’s Life

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. November 5 question: When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way? Once upon a …

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Seasonal Creativity For Authors

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. September 3 question – What are your thoughts on using AI, such as GPChat, Raptor, and others with your writing? Would you use it for research, storybible, or creating outlines\beats? I wrote about AI last month. And …

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Unethical Publishing Industry Practices 2025

It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The awesome co-hosts for the August 6 posting of the IWSG are Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Natalie Aguirre, Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen, and Olga Godim! I had something different planned for today, but that update can wait for next month… …

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