Category Archives: #IWSG

Writing Highs and Lows

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Diana Stout

Like any job, writing comes with its own highs and lows. See what this writer’s highs and lows have been. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes and Plans Gone Awry

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Diana Stout

Working on the entire series before publishing the second book to ensure there weren’t any timeline snafus took longer than I had planned, plus life got in the way multiple times and in multiple heart-wrenching ways. Continue reading →

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The Struggle for a Decision

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day with a purpose to share and encourage. Writers are offered a question to answer each month or to write a block of their own. … Continue reading →

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Support for Writers

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group February 2 question – Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn’t around anymore? Anyone you miss? Support for Writers Throughout my writing career, I’ve had some terrific supporters. The best. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Any Regrets?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group January 5 question – What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it? Any Regrets? This month’s question was easy to answer at first with an … Continue reading →

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Six Reasons Why Writing Is Like Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Diana Stout

Writing a book, like Christmas, is a major event. Continue reading →

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Drafts, Titles, & Blurbs, Oh My!

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group November 3 question – What’s harder to do, coming up with your book title or writing the blurb? Drafts, Titles, & Blurbs, Oh My! Writing on some days flows easily. Most days not so much; … Continue reading →

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Coloring Outside the Lines

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Diana Stout

Characters dictate their language, their behavior. And, I let them. Continue reading →

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Six Paths of Writer Success

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Diana Stout

How does a writer measure her success? Dr, Diana Stout states that for her there are six. Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Journey Recommendation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Diana Stout

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group August 4 question – What is your favorite writing craft book? And why? The Writer’s Journey Recommendation Ever since its publication in 1992 when I bought the book, my recommendation is and always has been … Continue reading →

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