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


At the moment I'm off sick from work, which sucks, but I've decided to use all of the spare time on my writing and blogging. I'm off with dizziness and feeling lightheaded, so there's not really much else I can do! Even reading makes me dizzy, which is so depressing. All this spare time, and I can't use it to get through my to-read pile! 

Thankfully, it's my favourite time of year for writing; I just love writing stories for Halloween. I've entered three blog hops (WEP, Share a Scare and Spooktoberfest) and I can't wait to write the stories for them. I started planning for the first one last night, which is the most writing I've done in a while. 

I'm also going to use all of the spare time to catch up on blogs and become more involved with the blogosphere. I really have missed you guys! 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh7 October 2015 at 13:19

    Sorry you're sick. Hope you feel up to hopping around the blogging world today. Maybe even some reading and writing later.

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  2. Yolanda Renée7 October 2015 at 13:58

    Take care! Horrid to be dizzy, but if you can write - it'll take you away from the rest!

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  3. Anonymous7 October 2015 at 14:48

    I'm sorry to hear that you're sick. At least you can write. That might make up for some of the unpleasantness.

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  4. C.D. Gallant-King7 October 2015 at 15:02

    I am impressed you can still write through dizziness! But if you can, great, use your time wisely!

    I am also looking forward to spooky Halloween stories. I should get on that...

    IWSG October

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  5. Sarah Foster7 October 2015 at 15:31

    Hope you feel better soon! I can't even write when I'm sick. I pretty much just lay in bed watching TV.

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  6. Unknown7 October 2015 at 15:34

    So sorry you're sick. Good luck on writing the spooky Halloween stories and feel better soon! :)

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  7. ELAdams7 October 2015 at 16:15

    Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. Have fun with the short stories! :)

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  8. Susan Gourley/Kelley7 October 2015 at 16:23

    I hope you feel better soon. Not being about to read sounds terrible.

    Susan Says

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  9. Unknown7 October 2015 at 16:33

    Aw, hope you feel better!! *hugs*

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  10. Annalisa Crawford7 October 2015 at 17:07

    I hope you feel better soon. I get dizzy myself, so I know how you're feeling. Happy writing :-)

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  11. Tonja Drecker7 October 2015 at 17:31

    So sorry you're sick, and hope it clears up soon.
    Halloween is a fun time to write - so many great possibilities. I'll have to keep an eye out for your hop entries.

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  12. Madeline Mora-Summonte7 October 2015 at 17:47

    I hate when I'm too sick to read, like if I have a cold and my eyes water too much to see the page. Ugh. Hope you feel better soon!

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  13. Crystal Collier7 October 2015 at 18:00

    Oh man! I hope you feel better soon. All of those hops sound awesome and I want to come play too...but I have too many deadlines this year. *sigh* Here's to doing what we can, when we can!

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  14. Suzanne Furness7 October 2015 at 19:20

    Sorry you're sick Laura, wishing you a speedy recovery. Enjoy writing those spooky stories.

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  15. TBM7 October 2015 at 19:41

    I hope you feel better soon. I can't do much when I'm ill. Have fun with the blog hops.

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  16. Cherie Reich7 October 2015 at 21:40

    Aww! I hope you feel better soon! I have trouble reading while sick, so I usually just end up staring at the TV when I'm not sleeping. At least you feel up to writing, which is good.

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  17. Stephanie Faris7 October 2015 at 23:08

    Halloween is my favorite time of year! I always love the spooky stories that come along with it.

    Stephanie Faris
    IWSG Co-Host
    http://stephie5741.blogspot.com

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  18. Julie Flanders7 October 2015 at 23:51

    So sorry to hear that your're sick. Dizziness sucks! I hope you are better soon.
    Good luck with the spooky stories! :)

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  19. Stephen Tremp8 October 2015 at 01:29

    Laura, I don;t like that feeling. Its like you don;t have control over yourself and that's scary. Get well soon! And yeah I also love this time of year to read and write. It's the best!

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  20. N. R. Williams8 October 2015 at 04:12

    Sorry your sick but using the time to write is excellent. Thanks for getting my book.
    Nancy

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  21. Denise Covey 8 October 2015 at 05:06

    Sorry to hear you're not well, Laura. But it's good you're getting reading and blogging done. So pleased you've signed up to WEP and all the other spook fests! Going to be so exciting! :-)

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  22. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne8 October 2015 at 16:26

    So sorry you're not feeling well, Laura. Hope you feel better very soon. Thinking of you.

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  23. Chrys Fey8 October 2015 at 18:46

    I'm sorry your sick! I hope you feel better soon so you can read and write against without being dizzy. Enjoy your blog hops!

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  24. Chrys Fey8 October 2015 at 18:46

    I'm sorry your sick! I hope you feel better soon so you can read and write against without being dizzy. Enjoy your blog hops!

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  26. Tyrean Martinson8 October 2015 at 20:52

    Way to persevere through illness. I hope you get better soon!

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  27. cleemckenzie8 October 2015 at 22:30

    Sorry you're sick. Hope whatever ails you goes away soon.

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  28. cheerfuloptimistic10 October 2015 at 02:16

    At least something's getting done while you're sick.

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  29. Shannon Lawrence10 October 2015 at 03:08

    Sounds like a good use of sick time! Good luck with the blog hops and your writing.

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  30. Michael Di Gesu10 October 2015 at 12:53

    Feel better, Laura...

    Have fun writing those "ghostly" tales...

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  31. Scribbles From Jenn14 October 2015 at 06:51

    Sorry your are sick :( However, it sounds like you're using your time productively!

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