Wednesday, October 1, 2014
IWSG: October, 2014
Man, do these first Wednesdays of the month creep up fast. Almost....ninja-like. And speaking of ninjas, I have to give a shout out to the Ninja Captain, himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh. The father of the Insecure Writer's Support Group. Thanks again, Alex, for coming up with such a great venue for writers to share their writing dilemmas as well as support their fellow word spinners.
This month, Captain Cavanaugh's sidekicks...some might call them co-hosts...are, the kinetic Kristin Smith, the enigmatic Elsie, the spectacular Suzanne Furness, and the fantastic Fundy Blue! Drop by their respective corners of the blogosphere and show them some love, if you're so inclined.
Oh, and I almost forgot....happy One Year Anniversary to the IWSG site and Facebook group. You'd be hard pressed to find more hard working and helpful writers anywhere on the 'Net. Thank you all for your efforts and support.
Slow month as far as insecurities are going, I'm happy to say. Not only am I getting words out there on a couple of old projects, I'm still gearing up and prepping for NaNoWriMo, as well. It's only a month away and I have a lot to do. I think this is going to be the most prep I've ever put into a NaNo, so I had better be crossing the finish line. If not, though, it'll make for a heck of IWSG post in December....haha.
Anyway, not much going on here so I'll be dropping by and seeing how you're doing with your insecurities....if you have any. If not, I'll just say 'howdy'. :)
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If you prepare that much, you won't have any chance but to cross that line!
I'm with Alex on that! I've been playing with posting my word count each day on my blog and/or FB, twitter, etc. Just to do it. I'm pretty much ready to go on NaNoWriMo. Just have to fill in my "book info" and I'll be ready!
Howdy there, Mark. Glad to hear you are being productive and that the insecurities are being held at bay. Long may it continue :)
Woohoo!!! Those insecurities are frightened of all the planning and prep! Way to go with all of that. I'm sure you'll cross the finish line this year. :)
You keep posting about NaNoWriMo... and it makes me think that I SHOULD participate this year. Hmm.
Sounds like a good time. I tell myself I'm too busy for NaNo this year, but I know I won't be able to resist. :)
good luck with NANO!
glad things are going well for you =)
Your first three lines made me chuckle. I love my nick name. That's it. I'm keeping it. Hats off to you for doing NaNo - I don't think I'd last. Good luck!!
Elsie
co-host IWSG
Oh, man, almost NaNo? Where did the time go? Good luck with it.
Always nice not to have any insecurities demanding attention. How did we get all the way around to a month before NaNo this fast?
I admire all of you who do NaNoWriMo. It's amazing. Glad things are going well.
Hey, Mark,
Glad all is good in your world! Sounds like you'll make it through NaNo this year.... Keep the positivity going!
Haha! Love that—kinetic Kristin Smith! Thanks for the mention!
Way to prep for NaNo! I can't believe it's only a month away...where has the time gone? Good luck with all your prep, and thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm now your newest follower. :)
~Kristin
http://swordsandstilettos.blogspot.com
Hi Mark! Thanks for the "fantastic" shout out in your post! And for visiting my blog yesterday and leading me to your blog. Love your writing voice! I keep reading about "NaNoWriMo." I won't be going for it this year, but it sounds like you are well under way ~ good luck with your writing!
Always great to read an IWSG post about a lack of insecurities. Can't beat those months. :)
It's great to hear your insecurities are few and far between Mark. It's inspiring actually.
YAY for the insecurities laying low! Always love that when they are temporarily calm. And good luck with NaNo! I always participate myself. Finishing an editing project in the meantime.
Hi, Mark
The time does fly indeed. Have fun when NaNo time comes around and enjoy the blitz!
I haven't done NANO for a couple of years. I'm not sure about this year either.
Lee
Tossing It Out
I guess it's already Wednesday where you are so I think it's okay to officially wish you a Happy Blitz Day.
Lee
Tossing It Out
"gearing up and prepping for NaNoWriMo..." - you sound like you're on a roll.
Happy Blog Blitz Day!
Enjoy the flood of comments that are coming your way!!
Good luck with your preparation for NaNo. This will be my first and I am, as the saying goes, bricking it!
Happy Blog Blitz Day!
I might be missing this year NaNo :( But looks like you're going to kick it's big-ol bootie across that finish line. I've never gone in prepared and although I always surpass the word count, what a mess it all is afterwards. Whatever word count to reach, it'll be full of the good stuff.
shahwharton.com
The more I think about it, the more I want to do Nano this year. Got a big chunk of my outline done yesterday and i'm feeling pumped!
Happy Blitz day! And I hope I don't put my comment in the wrong comment box this time... :P
Glad to read the writing is going well. Good luck with nano this year! Happy Blitz Day!
I'm also glad to hear things are going well for you this month. NaNo is one of the few aspects of writing that I never have warmed up to...not exactly my writing style, but I admire all of the writers who tackle it each year. Good luck!
BTW...you've been BLITZED! Enjoy! :)
Good luck with NaNo and happy Blitz Day!
Good luck with NaNo and happy Blitz Day!
Good luck with NaNoWriMo! It's great to hear that you're writing too =D
Happy Blitz Day =)
Best of luck with NaNo, and happy blitz day!
Good luck with NaNo and Happy Blitz Day!
I'm doing NaNo too! I've been doing every year for about 4 years. Good luck next month:)
Happy Blitz Day!
Good luck with NaNo and happy Blitz Day :)
All the best for NaNo and good to know you're all geared up.
Happy blitz day.
Good luck on NaNo this year and Happy Blitz Day!!
Best of luck and happy #Blitz Day
Good luck with NaNo this year! I'll be doing it myself (well, my alter-ego lilicasplace will be, lol). Happy Blog Blitz Day to you! Eva
Good luck with NaNo! I'm always so impressed with everyone who does it.
Happy Blog Blitz Day!!
Looks like we'll be doing NaNo together this year! You've been Blitzed! Happy Blog Blitz Day to you. Enjoy the day. Eva
Hi and happy blitz day!
Awesome how productive you are and that you're already planning for NaNo. Happy Blitz Day!
Good Luck with those old projects and new word counts!
Happy Blitz Day!
First off, Happy Blitz Day!
Second, yay for NaNo! I still have to craft my outline, but I think I can crank that out in the next few weeks. Or I hope so, anyway
I'm getting ready for NaNo, too - looking forward to it. Good luck to you!
Enjoy the Blog Blitz!
I wish I was doing NaNo this year, but I just don't have the time. Maybe next year!
Happy Blog Blitz :)
I can't believe NaNo is almost here again. I just finished the project from last year's. Good luck to you and may the word count gods be with you.
Happy Blitz Day!
Happy Blitz Day!
I'm raring to get started with Nano this year. Trying to use October for plotting so I can make it through!
Glad to hear the insecurities are at bay! Happy Blitz day!
Happy blitz day! Hope the writing continues to go well!
Best of luck with your NaNoWriMo goals and Happy Blitz Day!
Oh, sidekicks is definitely the right choice of word. ;) Glad to hear things are going so well with your prep-work. I bet you'll earn yourself some awesome ninja butt-kicking weapons duruing the NaNo challenge!
Happy Blitz Day!
I tried the November writing challenge once and failed miserably. Apparently I don't like being told how much to write everyday, even from myself! :)
BAZINGA!
You've been blitzed!
I hope you have a great day and things start going your way very soon.
Heather
Happy blitz day!
I'm in awe of anyone who can hack NaNo. Seriously.
Aloha Mark,
Hope all is well! Good luck with the job search - and the writing - *and* that crazy November thing I still can't abbreviate correctly :)
Good to hear you're getting in a lot of writing. Happy Blitz Day!
Mark, let this Happy Blitz Day sooth your insecure writing soul! ;-)
Hi, Mark. Best wishes with NaNoWriMo!
HAPPY BLITZ DAY to you!!
I'm impressed that you're already planning for NaNo. I still haven't decided which idea I'm going to go with.... Happy Blitz Day!
NaNo is great, but after the first failure a couple years ago, I've been setting goals that are more realistic for me. Works a lot better by the end of the month :)
Happy Blitz Day!
best of luck with Nano, I think I'll be trying it too this year! Happy blitz! :)
Ah, NaNo. I said if I ever found myself jobless during this month I'd give it a try; but I think its too early in my unemployment to this year. I don't have an idea for a book. I think I'll just try and finish a few short stories already in the works.
You'll do great at NaNo Mark.
Hi Mark, hopping over to wish you a Happy Blog Blitz Day!
I don't think I've ever finished Nano - at least during November lol I have finished a novel in one month on other occasions, but Nano gets me every time :) Good luck!
Happy Blitz Day! I'm planning to do Nano too. You'll love it. And even if you don't make the 50 thou (I sometimes don't), no writing effort is ever in vain! Good luck!
Hi Mark,happy blitz day! I'm really going to try and get organised for NaNo - I'm so far behind with everything atm that for the first time I completely forgot to post for IWSG :(
xx
Had to come back and say Happy Blitz Day! And - welcome to my world...
Happy Blitz Day!!! Hope you are having a great day!!!
Good luck with NaNoWrMo! It's great that you're prepping beforehand. I hope it yields good things!
And happy Blitz day!
I'd say being light on insecurities is a good thing, especially before the chaos that is NaNoWriMo. I'm glad to hear you're getting some prep time in ahead of the main event!
I've never understood the draw to participate in NaNoWriMo. Anything that pulls me away from writing my novel is viewed as evil, LOL. Everyone in unique, so whatever floats your boat (groan). Blessings.
Good luck with NaNoWriMo! I'm gonna try it again this year, too :-) AND HAPPY BLITZ!
I love the ISWG posts! They are extremely helpful for a fellow ISW. :)
Happy Blitz Day!
-Rb
I'm preparing for NaNoWriMo too - probably not to the extent that you are but I do have a vague plan.
Happy Blitz Day!!! :)
Chippy
Happy Blitz Day!!
I say down with insecurity. Up with preparation and that finish line.
Have a great Blitz while your at it.
It's always good to share your insecurities to find that many others have the same ones. Happy Blitz Day!
I was here a week ago... but you are being blitzed. How awesome, right????
Congrats!
Hi, happy blitz day. :)
Have a lovely, blitzful day! I'm glad I stopped in. Best wishes for a successful NaNo!
Happy Blitz, Mark.
Happy Blitz Day, Mark!!! And good luck with NaNo! :)
Yay for having a good month :) And good luck with NaNo!
Happy Blitz day! So cool you'll be joining NaNo; this'll be my 4th year in a row. (Hello, my name is Guilie and I'm a NaNo addict.) See you there!
Guilie @ Quiet Laughter
Happy Blitz Day. I always forget about NaNo. Thanks for the reminder.
Awesome job with having only minimal writer's insecurities! And Happy Blitz Day! :)
I'm glad to hear you aren't feeling particularly insecure these day, but are ya feeling a little... woozy? You should, because you, my friend, are getting BLITZED! Enjoy.
Break a pen during NaNo! And Happy Blitz.
Happy Blitz Day!!
I'm totally impressed that you're prepping for NaNo so much! (she says, not yet having decided whether or not to participate...)
Happy Blitz Day!
Happy Blitz Day, dude! :O) I got my months mixed up and thought NaNo was /this/ month...so glad it's in November, giving more time to prepare!
Hey Mark!! HAPPY BLITZ DAY!
I think I may do NaNo this year too ... but off the books. I always fast draft anyway. :)
Hey Mark! Stopping by again to wish you a Happy Blitz Day!! Hope you enjoy it! :)
Hi Mark! Hope you're having a good week. Happy Blitz Day!
Nice to see such a positive IWSG POST.
I did NaNo two years ago and it was an awesome experience. With all this preparation I'm sure you'll cross that finish line with flying colors.
Enjoy being blitzed!
I'm going to try and do Nano this year too. At least my version of it, heh! Which means not as many words and stretched out into December. Happy Blitz!
How about I just say "Howdy" then and pretend I don't have any insecurities? :) Good luck on your NaNo project!
I'm not doing NaNo this year and I'm already sad about it. But I have to focus on revisions instead of new word count, so there you have it.
Happy Blitz Day!
Good luck with NaNo and happy Blitz day!
I was going to bow out this year but I can't. Nano is in my bones. Best of luck with nano and your other projects Mark. Happy Blitz Day. See? Your day's looking even brighter.
Good luck with your prep for NaNoWriMo! Happy Blitz Day! :)
Wishing you all the best in getting that completed MS. Wishing you all the best with your writing.
Be blitzed be happy!
Happy Blog Blitz! Really like the idea of a support group for writers. We're all secretly insecure.
Good luck with NaNo! Happy Blitz Day!
very good luck with you preparations and with Nano! Happy Blitz Day!
Happy Nano-ing and happy blitz day!
Happy Blitz Day! NaNo away!
Wohoo, get your NaNo On! Happy blitz day!
Happy Blitz Day! Hope it was fun.
I'm stopping by later than planned (life does that sometimes), but I still wanted to wish you a Happy Blitz Day!
Best of luck with NaNo!!!!
And happy Blitz Day :)
Ooh I so want to do NaNo this year, I've never succeeded at it before.
I have a story in mind so why not? Good luck with yours!
Happy Belated Blitz Day!!!
Happy Blitz Day! Hope you enjoy it!
I think IWSG is a great group. Happy Blitz Day! :)
Happy belated blog blitz! And good luck with NaNo. I'm looking forward to it!
sorry it's a little late, but hope you enjoyed the blitz and all the attention :)
Is it the one year anniversary already? And of course IWSG is as ninja like as its creator :P Good luck for NaNo!
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