IWSG October

The Insecure Writer's Support Group was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh as a place where writers can talk about their insecurities once a month, and receive encouragement and support from other writers.


I'm still on a high from getting my dissertation finished last month, so my insecurities aren't too bad at the moment. I'm trying not to worry about what mark I'll get for it, since I don't find out until November, and there's no point in worrying anyway; it's not like I can do anything about it. 

My insecurities now mostly lie within the prospect of starting new projects, although I would say my excitement to start them far outweighs any insecurities I might be feeling. I'm hoping to do NaNoWriMo in November - I've only ever done the Camp ones during the summer before, so it should be fun doing the original one. 

I know which of my ideas I'll be using for this, all I need to do is actually start planning. There's a lot of work that needs doing: character profiles, outlines, research. It's taking me a while to get back into writing after my break, but I'm feeling quite confident; all I need to do is get started. 

I've joined three Halloween themed blog hops (so far) which I'm really excited about: Spooktoberfest (hosted by Dani and Jackie), Write, Edit, Publish (Halloween edition), and the Halloween Blog Hop. I've had plenty of ideas swimming around in my head for them, so I can't wait to actually start writing the stories. I should have plenty of ideas to choose from. 

I also feel like I've been slacking off with my blog lately, due to my dissertation and everything, so I'm hoping to start spending more time on blog posts, and hopefully be able to visit other blogs more than I am currently. I have plenty of time now that I've finished my degree, so I should be able to dedicate more time to the Blogosphere.

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh2 October 2013 at 11:19

    I didn't notice you slacking.
    You'll enjoy NaNo. I wrote my second book during NaNo 2010.

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  2. Anonymous2 October 2013 at 15:23

    See, here you were doing the dissertation while I was doing almost nothing, and you still blogged more than me.

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  3. Tonja Drecker2 October 2013 at 15:50

    Go NaNo! I'm sure you'll love it, especially now that you've had a little break from the dissertation. I didn't think you were slacking and am impressed - you have two posts today!

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  4. Susan Gourley/Kelley2 October 2013 at 15:57

    I admire all you who take the challenge of NaNo. I don't think I'm doing any Halloween blog hops this year as I have a trip planned for the last week of the month.

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  5. SK Anthony2 October 2013 at 16:13

    Oh my goodness... NaNo! Have fun with that O_O
    I don't have the nerves to do it just yet. I have two little ones who come with their own schedule. And while I know we can do as much as we want and we are in charge, I just simply cannot start it without giving it my all and seeing myself to the end. You are awesome and brave lol

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  6. Suzanne Furness2 October 2013 at 16:40

    Best of luck with NaNo, I admire all who write this way. Happy writing.

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  7. Sanderella2 October 2013 at 17:52

    Enjoy your blog everytime I visit, and you seem to be a very busy person and I don't see any slacking going on! Thanks for sharing the Halloween short story blog hop!! I think I can muster that, and have some ideas myself! Sandy www.sandysanderellasmusings.blogspot.com

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  8. ELAdams2 October 2013 at 17:59

    Sounds like you've got a lot of exciting things lined up! I'm considering doing NaNo, as I'm mid-way through planning a new project - as long as I can hold off starting it until November!

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  9. Krista McLaughlin2 October 2013 at 19:06

    Your dissertation is very important - it's okay it comes first! You've enjoy NaNo in November; it is a lot of fun to do with so many more people than in the summer versions. I'll be there! :)

    I love Halloween - I will have to check out those bloghops you've signed up for!

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  10. Unknown2 October 2013 at 20:29

    A dissertation is a huge accomplishment and an investment of blood sweat and tears. Congratulations. Bask in the glory of it all... ahhhh.

    Julie Luek
    A Thought Grows
    Co-host IWSG October

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  11. Unknown2 October 2013 at 20:42

    I've only done a camp NaNo, too. I hope you have a blast doing NaNo this November! Just think, all this month you get to do the fun stuff, research and planning. At least it's my favorite part of a new project. Enjoy!

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  12. Tyrean Martinson2 October 2013 at 21:03

    I hope you have fun doing NaNo this November. I don't think I'll be joining in, which is a bummer, but I need to finish revisions for Champion in Flight, and they are going super slow.

    Your new project is going to go great! I know it is. :)
    Happy writing!

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  13. D.V. Sheppard2 October 2013 at 21:34

    Congrats on the dissertation! What an accomplishment! Good luck with NaNo - sounds like you have set yourself up for success -just ride that excitement all the way to the finish line!

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  14. Mark Means2 October 2013 at 23:07

    Congrats on completing your dissertation....that's great! I'll be attempting NaNo this year, as well....I won two years ago, but didn't finish last year. I have to make up for that this year.

    With all you have going on, you're allowed to slip (a little bit :P ) on your blog. :)

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  15. Arlee Bird2 October 2013 at 23:09

    It feels good to get something big out of the way. Congratulations on the achievement!

    Lee
    Wrote By Rote

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  16. Michael Di Gesu2 October 2013 at 23:31

    So cool that you now have time to spend in the blogosphere. So much going on this fall for sure. And congrats again on your degree!

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  17. Jennifer2 October 2013 at 23:53

    Congrats on finishing your dissertation. Good luck with NaNoWriMo. I'm not going to do the November NaNo. I just don't have it in me right now, but I plan to be productive during that month.

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  18. Morgan3 October 2013 at 04:49

    Ohhhh... yay for not too many insecurities! And holy NaNo... you're so brave! I did it a couple years ago, and I don't think I'll ever do it again, LOL. Good luck!

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  19. Unknown3 October 2013 at 05:58

    Congrats on finishing your dissertation! I'm sure a huge weight has been lifted. The spooky blog hops sound like fun. I so love Halloween!

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  20. ilima3 October 2013 at 06:02

    Good luck with Nano. This will be my third? year but I've no idea what I'm writing yet. :)

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  21. Shannon Lawrence3 October 2013 at 08:35

    Congratulations! Good luck with NaNo. The jury is out on whether I will do it. I may just aim to do 50,000 words during the month on ANYTHING - short stories, articles, flash, novels, etc. We'll see. I'd like to do something, though, because it always gives me such a great kick in the pants.

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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  22. Annalisa Crawford4 October 2013 at 13:15

    Well done on finishing your dissertation - you deserve some time to relax, because it sounds like you're going to make yourself nice and busy again soon.

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  23. Mina Burrows4 October 2013 at 16:12

    I would still be high on my dissertation too if I were you. Definitely not a slacker.

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  24. Mina Burrows4 October 2013 at 16:12

    I would still be high on my dissertation too if I were you. Definitely not a slacker.

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