IWSG: Secrets

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!

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!

June's Question: Writers have secrets! What are one or two of yours, something readers would never know from your work?

My Answer: Huh. This one really stumps me. I am not a keeper of secrets. I pretty much wear everything right on my sleeve for the whole world to see. Well. Except maybe my pandemic hair. I'm considering letting it go gray. (YIKES) But I haven't decided for sure. It makes me feel older every time I look in the mirror. Maybe I should keep coloring it? I'll make a decision before my next official author appearance. Ha. 

How about you? Do you keep secrets?

IWSG: A Dark Secret Revealed

According to the Insecure Writer's Support Group website: "It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!"

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

So is there a better way or day to reveal a dark secret about myself?

Here's a visual clue about my secret:

But to find out what the secret is ... you'll need to check out my post over at the Darkly Delicious YA Blog today.

http://darklydeliciousya.blogspot.com/

JUST CLICK HERE  ... but be sure to come back and share what your dark secret is ... WHAT? you think you don't have one? Sure you do. We all do.


Share.

Because IWSG is a "safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds."

:)

SECRETS REVEALED: Finding Joy Along the Way

Some days ... no words are necessary.

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SECRETS REVEALED: Become a Better Writer!

Simply, read more.

Seriously.

Okay...not *simply* read more, but read more WELL WRITTEN books by great authors.

What? You say you don't have time to read more because:
1. You're spending all of your time writing.
2. You have a full time job, and you're trying to write.
3. You have thirteen children, a full time job, and you're trying to write.
4. etc.

Whatever.

You still want to become a better writer?

It's still the same answer. Oh, and:
1. Write more
2. Get a critique partner (or four)
3. Read excellent books on the craft of writing
4. And, read more.

:-)

What's the best tip (aka secret) you have for becoming a better writer?