IWSG - December

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. It's such an amazing group, it even has its own website now, which you can visit here.


So, in my last IWSG post, I said my goal for this month is to get some work done on my WIP. Well, I'm happy to say that I did get some work done on it; the downside is it was only one scene. 

However, I'm counting this as a win, simply because this was a scene that I've been stuck on for weeks. Every time I've opened my document, I've just stared at the screen for a few minutes then closed it again. 

The funny thing is, I actually finished the scene after I went back to work, rather than when I was still on sick. I think going back to work has motivated me, and made me want to do more. I wrote the scene on Monday night after work, so here's hoping it leads me to finish the rest of my edits. 

While I may have hoped to have got more than one scene done when I wrote the goal for my last IWSG post, I feel like at least I've made a start. That one scene will hopefully lead into many more. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh2 December 2015 at 18:08

    If it was a tough scene, then getting it done is a big accomplishment!

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  2. Crystal Collier2 December 2015 at 18:40

    I've had that happen before--where one scene or twist held up the entire story. For me, if the core elements of the story aren't correct, the book stalls. Things have to line up right on a subconscious level for me to go forward.

    Here's hoping you make epic progress now!

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  3. Jennifer Hawes2 December 2015 at 19:26

    Yes, it will! I write from one scene to the next. It just works for me better than trying to count words.

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  4. Megan Morgan2 December 2015 at 20:19

    Congratulations! It's always a great feeling when you make a breakthrough!

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  5. Yolanda Renée2 December 2015 at 23:29

    It will, just keep pushing ahead. Think of of your work as the last thing on your mind and wake up with new ideas and answers.

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  6. Diane Burton3 December 2015 at 03:05

    Congrats on getting that scene written. What a great feeling!

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  7. Sheena-kay Graham3 December 2015 at 04:59

    It's great that you got that scene down. Congrats.

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  8. cheerfuloptimistic3 December 2015 at 19:23

    Getting unstuck is a good step.

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  9. L.G. Keltner5 December 2015 at 01:00

    I'd consider that a win. I've had those scenes where I get stuck, and finally getting through them can make all the difference. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Anonymous5 December 2015 at 16:10

    Congrats on getting past that sticking point! That's definitely a win. I hope that progress continues! Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. Nick Wilford5 December 2015 at 22:05

    You're definitely further forward! Especially if it was a part you'd been stuck on. Hopefully, that'll lead to further inspiration.

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  12. Unknown6 December 2015 at 00:15

    Congrats on getting that scene done! Have a great weekend. :)

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