#IWSG Insecure Writer's Support Group

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

Join Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!

Purpose: 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!

The awesome co-hosts this month are: Megan Morgan, Chris Votey, Viola Fury, Christine Rains, Madeline Mora-Summonte, L.G. Keltner, Rachna Chhabria, and Patricia Lynne! 

I completed my first draft on my ms that had been put on hold for over a year. I tried something totally different this time. After the initial read through to get reacquainted with my characters, I began to write and didn't return to the the beginning and edit like I normally do when I get stumped. I forced myself to move forward and not look back. 

Thinking the beginning of the ms was sound, I sent out the first 3 chapters to betas. I was wrong, of course, and they gave me tons of sound advice. (But remember, every reader has differing opinions. And both betas gave me differing advice. You must create your own writing style) 

Now, as I'm editing and creating a second draft, I'm either duped into thinking --- this ms isn't too bad, or I'm clearly not seeing past my nose. 

This time the editing process seems somewhat easier. I've learned a thing or two about grammar and my over usage of adverbs and adjectives. (I still have a thing for them)

All writer's have a different style of writing and what works for them. I discovered that sometimes I need to mix it up a bit, especially when I'm in a slump.