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| Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop |
| #IWSGbloghop |
What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?
Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter.
To find out more, click here.
The purpose of the group is
* to share and encourage.
* Writers can express doubts and concerns
without fear of appearing foolish or weak.
* Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance.
*It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
You're invited to become a member of this supportive group.
Click here to sign up and/or to visit the bloggers this week.
Happy IWSG Day!
Happy June
The awesome co-hosts for the June 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Pat Garcia, Kim Lajevardi, Melisa Maygrove, and Jean Davis!
June 4 question - What were some books that impacted you as a child or young adult?
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| Black Beauty by Anna Sewell |
This is an easy answer for me. Black Beauty is the book I loved. In fact, my first "novel" was written when I was in 7th grade. The story was suspiciously similar to Black Beauty. This was a turning point in my life because my grandmother, Ma, typed up my "manuscript" rom my scribbles hand written in a lined notebook. I was amazed to see the book typewritten. Being the teacher she was, it was also edited into an amazing looking book! Thank you, Ma.
When I saw my story magically turned into such a beautiful piece, I was hooked. I wanted to write a LOT more. She was always my support and encouraged me to keep writing.
How about you? Do you have a memory of the time when you decided to write stories? Please leave a comment below. Thanks.
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Here's wishing you a fabulous month of June! We have GT's birthday, Father's Day, and our 55th wedding anniversary in June. I love June!
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9 comments:
Black Beauty and The Black Stallion are popular choices today. Kids have a thing for black horses I guess. And cool your mother typed up your story.
I remember Black Beauty. It's so cool that your mom typed your story for you.
I loved Black Beauty.
Congrats on 55 years!
Thanks, Alex. Horses and kids go together,
Thanks. Actually it was my grandmother who typed it up, but we called her Ma, so I understand that you all would see it as Mom. She was so excited about that story. I wish I had kept it.
I may have to re read that story!! Thanks for your congratulations. Time flies when you're having fun!
Stories about horses are always a treasure for children.
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That's so cool that your grandmother encouraged your writing dream! I first decided to become a writer when a fourth grade teacher complemented my stories for "Creative Writing Thursday." Happy ISWG!
It's so nice to have a grandmother who is a teacher. I love Black Beauty when I first read years ago. I'm wondering if I will love it if I read it now.
Have a lovely day.
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