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ISWG Feburary Post

Hey all!

I'm sharing this month, with a happy smile on my face. No, no good news as of yet, but for the first time in a long while, I'm not insecure about my writing.

Of course, I still have times when I think I may never be published, but I've learned so much about publishing, writing, and growing as "ME" that I can honestly admit:

I'm happy right where I am.

So many people go through life wishing they had this, or lived here, or was more like someone else, they miss the wonderful life granted them.

Stop wishing for the green grass on the other side of the road and be happy where you are, with who you are!!

What about you, beautiful guys and dolls? How are you feeling this month?
Any good news to share?

Leave a comment, PLEASE!!

Comments

  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Well said! If you can't be happy with who you are and where you're at, you won't be happy with more.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    You just have to tackle each day as it comes. It's a difficult craft we're trying to master, and the setbacks can be daunting. But the progress is often measured in leaps, not inches. So keep pushing and trying every day, because you never know when you're going to take your next big jump. :)

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  3. CynthiaFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    That's wonderful that you're feeling content right now.

    They might say the grass is greener elsewhere, but once someone gets to that "elsewhere," they might still find reasons to be dissatisfied.

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  4. Julie MusilFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    YES! You're a kindred spirit. Yes, I have doubts as well, but I'm so thankful for where I am right now.

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  5. Frankie MillerFebruary 7, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Yes, be thankful for who you are and where you are. All writers must feel insecure at times. I sometimes think I gave up too easily since I never bothered to send my recent book to an agent. I just put it on Amazon as an e-book. That suits me at the moment.
    Having doubts is not such a bad thing. I would say it's better than being super-confident and then being knocked back. Go for it gradually and I'm sure you'll find your way.

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  6. Jennifer JoyceFebruary 7, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    It's so good that you're happy where you are right now. Fab attitude!

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  7. Christina MitchellFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    Hello from IWSG,

    Thank you for your joyful post. This month is good for me. My day job got better. I finally quit fighting with my muse. Life is looking up. Now if only it'd warm up a bit. I'm freezing my toes off in Michigan.

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  8. VikLitFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Glad you are feeling so positive! Send me some writing to read ;))

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