It's August, which means it's time for the Insecure Writer's Support Group.
Created by Alex J. Cavanaugh, the IWSG exists for insecure writers to gain support, as well as give it. Anyone can join. Simply click on Alex's name and link to your blog, then be sure to hop around and visit other participants from the list.
This month's co-hosts are
PK
Hrezo, Cathrina
Constantine, PJ
Colando, Kim
Lajevardi, and Sandra Cox! Be sure to drop by and give them a visit, plus some thanks for their hard work.
This month's optional question is: What is your favorite writing craft book?
Mine is still "On Writing," by Stephen King. He knows what he's doing, plus what he's supposed to be doing. It's inspirational and informative. I always feel ready to jump into writing after I read it.
This month's insecurity: reviews. I posted asking people to review my books if they've read them, and got ONE review. One. I'm still getting monthly royalties (teeny), but searching on my name doesn't bring up all my solo books, and the ones it does bring up, don't pop up first. There's a Reverend Lawrence Shannon that pops up first. If people can't find me, they certainly can't buy my books. I've seen people offer free books in an attempt to get reviews, but even that doesn't usually work. Anybody have a secret they're willing to share? I intend to hit the ground running as soon as I finish school (three more classes!), and having more reviews would certainly help. Tips?
Okay, time for writing stats. Again, with school being top priority until I finish, I'm not super active, but I did get some submissions done.
In July:
5 submissions
7 rejections
1 short listed
3 requests to send something else
0 acceptances
I hope to be posting that I'm done with school by the September IWSG. Wish me luck!
What are your insecurities? What's your favorite craft book? Have you been submitting? Any great news to share?
May you find your Muse.
