It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. It’s nearing the end of spring here. And I’ve been spring cleaning since the middle of winter… The definition of spring cleaning is to get rid of things you hoard, get rid of the cobwebs that gathered …
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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 …
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… …
Seven Things for the Seventh Month
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I could’ve just titled it “seven playlists” instead… Anyhow, it’s the middle of winter so I’m in desperate need for inspiration to not just cuddle up with a Rottweiler and read until spring. Right now, my mindset …
Revitalising the Backlist
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I had this plan for what I wanted to do in May. That plan flew out the window when I saw an image and knew I just had to have it as it was perfect for a …
A Refresher on Book Marketing
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. First, there are various audiobooks available for free on YouTube about running your author business on the Creative Penn channel. Here’s the link. Book Marketing is an important part of our business as authors, as we can’t …
Focusing on Self-Care
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. Note: If you’re looking for my A-Z post, check out the main blog page. There’s a fine line between being tired and being on the slippery slope of burnout. As someone who has suffered from burnout on …
Tips For Author Success in 2025
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I’m co-hosting this month. Remember to visit my co-hosts: Pat Garcia, and Liza @ Middle Passages! This month’s optional question: If for one day you could be anyone or thing in the world, what would it be? Describe, tell …
Help Needed for Spreading the Word About Irascible Immortals
It is the first Wednesday of a new month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I’m skipping this month’s optional question to share some awesome news with you. I’ve completed the Irascible Immortals series (eBook, Paperback, and the Complete edition will be out by the end of this month) — …
An Author’s Goals for 2025
It’s the first second Wednesday of the month and time for another posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I do this every year, and I seem to be getting better at setting SMART goals and achieving them. You can see last year’s goals and achievements here and here respectively. Blogging I’m sticking to mainly …










