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Happy 12th Birthday #IWSG

Jennifer Lane
Join us for the Insecure Writers Support Group, started by Alex Cavanaugh.

Thank you to the kind co-hosts this month: Sonia Dogra, J Lenni Dorner, Pat Garcia, Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen, and Meka James!

HAPPY TWELFTH BIRTHDAY, INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP!!! 
🎈✨🎉🎊🎁🎂🍰

September 6 question: The IWSG celebrates 12 years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how has it helped you?

Wow, 12 years! I’ve been part of this amazing support group for about 10. I believe a fellow author with my publisher, Nicki Elson, turned me on to the group. Nicki became my critique partner, and the IWSG became an inspiring source of support!

While the self-depracating group name drew me in, the welcoming writers led me to return month after month. I so appreciate author Alex Cavanaugh’s investment in creating and maintaining this group. I’m also grateful to writers who often stop by to comment and encourage, including Natalie Aguirre, Pat Garcia, emaginette, Janet Alcorn, Diane Burton, Joylene Butler, Cherie Colyer, Nick Wilford, Olga Godim, Louise Fundy Blue, Esther O’Neill, and so many more.

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As a therapist, I have facilitated support groups, but it’s even more fun to vent my angst as a member of this writing support group. The IWSG gave me the courage and skills to start self-publishing in 2014, and I’m so glad I made the leap. This group has also inspired imagination, helping me to consider new ideas and opportunities from book covers to genres to editing.

So thank you, Alex, and all you impressive and interesting writers. Your support and collegiality mean a lot to me!

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Published by Jennifer Lane

I write sports romance and suspense with a psychological twist.

23 thoughts on “Happy 12th Birthday #IWSG”

  2. Not again ! WordPress not allowing me to Like. Of course I do… Incredibly, this morning, my IT department has just uploaded our next book on Kindle
    I always enjoy your posts, and glad I can say so – even without Google’s blessing.

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    1. I have struggled mightily to comment on blogs today, so I feel you, Esther! If you see this reply, will you tell me the URL of your blog? I can’t find that either. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Hi, Sarah, thanks for co-hosting. I’m having all kinds of trouble commenting on your blog–Blogger hates me sometimes. But here is my comment: I remember that old-school IWSG logo! Like you, I rarely blog these days other than my monthly IWSG post, so I’m grateful this group keeps me connected and writing posts. Congrats on your story being published in an anthology. ❤

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  7. Thanks for the shout-out too, Jen! It made my day! This is a wonderful group, and I’m really glad that you’re part of it! Hugs to you!

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    1. Hopefully she’ll return to the group, Diane! I still email Nicki, and she is doing well. I forgot to mention I found your wonderful book formatting services through the IWSG–thank you! 🙂

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  9. That’s so great that the group has given you so much!
    The IWSG is celebrating 12 years today, which is so amazing for a blogging community of writers. A dozen years of support! 🎉
    “The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” – Albert Einstein quote
    September is library card sign-up month! Get one, use one, and be grateful such places exist.

    J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction &Reference Author, OperationAwesome6 Debut Author Interviewer, and Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge

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