IWSG – Fish Out of Water

Happy March. Two months are already gone for 2023. Time is moving too fast. But a new month means a new IWSG post. I had to think about what I wanted to talk about for this post. I thought about answering the question, but my terrible memory made that a no-go for me. I’ve read plenty of book, some I’m sure had amazing lines, but I sadly can’t recall them. 

So where are my thoughts for this month? Deadlines and synopsis. I turned in book 1 to Harlequin last month, and book 2’s proposal isn’t due until July, but I needed to get a jump on it sooner. It took me over a year to finish the one I just handed in, I don’t have that sort of time for book 2. I’m a pantser so the whole process is throwing me off because I have to plan! Just thinking about that stresses me.

Way back in the day when I was in school, doing an outline was never something I enjoyed. I know it’s a method that works for plenty of people, I am just not one of them. But for book 2 I have to submit the proposal for acceptance which means writing a synopsis of what the book is about and I’m getting hung up on that fact. 

I’ve talked with my writing buddies, worked to layout what *could* happen in the book to make a reasonable series of events, yet in my mind I’m like but what if I don’t want to do that. Part of the “fun” of writing for me is the journey to see where things go and how the characters develop overtime. Doing the work beforehand takes something away from the experience. 

In true Meka fashion, I’m overthinking things I’m sure. Logically I know that writing the synopsis for approval doesn’t mean the story is set in stone, but it doesn’t stop the spiral. Nor does it stop some of the joy being sucked from the process. Do I have to figure out how to get over myself and get it done anyway? Absolutely, but it’s gonna take a lot of self-pep talks and remembering to look at the good. Focus on the positive.

Sorry if this post seems a bit disjointed and confused, that’s kinda my reality at the moment while I work through all of this. 

Until next time,

~Meka

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is a home for writers in all stages; from unpublished to bestsellers. Our goal is to offer assistance and guidance. We want to help writers overcome their insecurities, and by offering encouragement we are creating a community of support.

The awesome co-hosts for the March 1 posting of the IWSG are Diedre Knight, Tonya Drecker, Bish Denham, Olga Godim, and JQ Rose!

IWSG – Cover Conversation

Wow, the first month of 2023 is a wrap. Happy February and IWSG posting day. I hope the year has started out smoothly for everyone. 

It’s been a lot lately for me with lack of production (I have plenty of whining posts about it LOL) and am under an actual deadline for the first time. I managed to finish my first draft FINALLY that was a great feeling to not have to get up and open the doc in search of new words to complete that story. 

IWSG – New Year New Focus

It is 2023! Happy New Year. I hope you all had a great holiday however you celebrate. New year, new month, new IWSG blog post. As in years past, I use the first post of the year to lay out the goals I want to accomplish. 

IWSG – 2022 Year in Review

Happy December. It’s the final month of 2022 and the last IWSG post of the year. Normally for this post I do a year in review type of deal to see if I hit the goals I set out in January or not. So, let’s get to it.

IWSG – Getting Back On The Writing Horse

Happy November. I cannot believe we are in the final two months of the year. It’s somehow flown by, but also gone slow. What is time??? Anyway, the new month, means new IWSG blog post. It’s been a hell of a year for me writing wise and that’s mainly because I’ve not really done much of it.

IWSG – The Possibilities of Love

It’s spooky season! I don’t really get into Halloween like others, and now that my kids are getting older they are also less enthusiastic. But that’s part of growth and change, right? This month’s IWSG question ties into the growth and change of life. 

IWSG – Marketing Mysteries

It’s September. I’m back for another IWSG posting day. I wasn’t sure if I’d make the hop this month, I’ve had a few back to back betas and that requires lots of brain power. But chatting with my Squad and we were lamenting marketing woes and the idea for a post hit me.

IWSG – Trying To Get My Groove Back

It’s August. I’m back for another IWSG posting day after taking July off for my daughter’s wedding. It went off smoothly and the couple is happily married. Now it’s time to try and get back to work.

IWSG – Wedding Week

Happy July! I can’t believe this is the last month of summer for my kids. New month would usually mean new IWSG blog post, but as the image states, I’m taking off this month. My daughter gets married on Sunday so this is the final week of madness to make sure her big day goes smoothly.

There’s cleaning to do as I prepare for visitors. Being available to keep my Type-A daughter calm when she can’t micro-manage all aspects of what’s going on. Basically all the fun stuff LOL. Because of that, I am gonna be busy and not online much.

I hope you all have a wonderful month and I’ll see you in August.

Until next time,

~Meka

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is a home for writers in all stages; from unpublished to bestsellers. Our goal is to offer assistance and guidance. We want to help writers overcome their insecurities, and by offering encouragement we are creating a community of support.

The awesome co-hosts for the July 6 posting of the IWSG are J Lenni Dorner, Janet Alcorn, PJ Colando, Jenni Enzor, and Diane Burton!

IWSG – Productivity Plummet

Happy June. Normally June is *my* month due to my birthday, but  this year I’m feeling rather blah. I missed posting IWSG in May because my daughter was in town for a visit doing final steps before her wedding in July. Lots of things happening.