Tag Archives: #IWSG

What I Look for on Author Websites

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The February 7 question: What turns you off when visiting an author’s website/blog? Lack of information? A drone of negativity? Little mention of author’s books? Constant mention of books? What I Look for on Author … Continue reading →

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Are You a New Writer?

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The January 3 question: Do you follow back your readers on BookBub or do you only follow back other authors? Are You a New Writer? Rather than talk about who I follow on BookBub, because … Continue reading →

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The One Book Review Every Author Wants

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The December 6 question: Book reviews are for the readers. When you leave a book review, do you review for the Reader or the Author? Is it about what you liked and enjoyed about your … Continue reading →

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A Community of Writers

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Congratulations, Founder Alex J. Cavanaugh, as you celebrate IWSG’s 12th anniversary, achieving the status as one of Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers! The question this month asks: When did you discover the IWSG, … Continue reading →

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How to Become Obsessed With Your WIP Again

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Through trial and error, I discovered the secret to finding excitement again for every project should I lose interest. To finding that original fire I started with.

Anytime I’m struggling with any WIP, I know exactly what to do, which are two things, and they’re tied together. Continue reading →

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Where Do My Story Ideas Come From?

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Where do I get my story ideas from? Here are a few places… Continue reading →

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Never Stop Writing

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

After 53 years of writing, I’ve finally found my niche. Continue reading →

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The Art of Mastering (or Avoiding) Procrastination

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Does procrastination affect you? Would you like to be its master, instead? Continue reading →

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A Writing Career Path: Finding the Joy

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

I found joy as a writer, but I almost gave it up. Writing is so much about the journey. Continue reading →

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Author Envy?

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Have you ever read a line in a novel that stopped you because the sentence was so wonderful? Continue reading →

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