Wednesday, August 5, 2015

#IWSG


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 for the the August 5 posting of the IWSG will be Nancy Gideon, Bob R Milne, Doreen McGettigan, Chrys Fey, Bish Denham, and Pat Garcia! 


This month is a dose of 

Perseverance and Encouragement!

In a million years, I never thought I'd be an author!

 I was ready to throw in the towel and give up...

 Take one step at a time, even though they seem impossibly huge...


Not only in writing, but perseverance in our day to day lives...



Hope you're all feeling encouraged!

32 comments:

  1. I don’t know how should I give you thanks! I am totally stunned by your article. You saved my time. Thanks a million for sharing this article.

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  2. encouragement received! thanks!
    and thanks for your sweet comment at julie's about my new cover =)

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  3. Wonderfully inspiring post today, Cathrina! Thanks for the motivational words and for starting my morning off on the right foot!

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  4. I love the quote from Louise Brown. It's hard to be true to yourself when so many are just going after the money - and some even succeeding. But being happy is what it's all about, and that's not necessarily dependent on money.

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  5. Excellent encouragement. Louise Brown's quote makes for some brilliant advice. :-)

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  6. Great job! I think we all need encouragement from time to time. I had a client insult my writing talent last week..since then, I've had two separate clients compliment it, so I don't know why the insult sticks harder. We need to learn to shut out those negative voices and focus on the good!

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    1. Why do the insults & bad reviews hurt more than the hundred of good reviews and compliments?

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  7. We won't make it if we give up! Great message today.

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  8. Woo-hoo! You're so right. Perseverance is key. Never give up! :)

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  9. Yes! Perseverance!
    Thanks for the encouragement. :)

    IWSG #119 until Alex culls the list again.

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  10. Thanks for the encouragement. And I'm so glad you didn't give up!

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  11. I'm feeling very encouraged. Thank you!

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  12. Write about what you believe in is a big one. You're going to get really familiar with that novel through edits, so you better like it! :)

    Here is my August IWSG post. It's the second post on my blog today because my Pitch Wars mentor bio needs to stay at the top. Thanks!

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  13. I especially like that last quote. I'm going to copy it down somewhere to have it handy. These are words I truly believe in.

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  14. Great quotes! I loved the last one especially.

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  15. Hi, Cathrina,

    Thanks for the punch in the arm we all need to keep on going!

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  16. "Don't give up" is always my advice to aspiring authors. :D

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  17. Never give up! Never surrender! Your post made me shout, "RAWR!!" Thanks for the encouragement. :)

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  18. Hi, Cathrina,

    I just found your message. I am having major issues with my email from that horrific HACKER....

    How kind of you to want to help, but it was a SCAM... don't send anything....

    Hope all is well and have a great weekend....

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  19. Thanks for the encouragement. ��

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