Hi Everyone, I am posting July late as I have as of today, 07/09/2024 been in the hospital 29 days. I am hoping soon to be move to rehab, which means longer hospital time. I could use all the prayers I can get that things go right. I get the assistance I need and help. Anyway, check out the IWSG July post for the latest monthly question and answer from another admin Pat Hyatt.
See ya next month, if not sooner. Fiction Subscription on REAM. Early Access Midlife Ghostwalker: Katje Storm-Details here. FOLLOW ME ON REAM
Our Twitter handle Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
IWSG HOME BLOG<–Go here for July 3rd question of the month. Say Hi to Pat and the gang.
My Answer to the question July 3rd; Scrivener (Word processing program) , Scrapple (Mindmapping, Compatible with Scrivener), ProWritingAid (Compatible with Scrivener), Word, Google Docs, Atticus (for formatting books), OneNote, Notions, Google Keep, Google Calendar, Plottr (Plotting, keeping a bible, and visual timeline compatible with Scrivener) , CreateStudio, WonderSpace Productivity, Zoom, linktree, Ko-Fi, Glary Utilities-shareware program for cleaning up computer, Aeon Timeline (Compatible with Scrivener), I use all these some more than others. My faves: Scrivener, Atticus, ProWritingAid, Plottr, Linktree, Zoom, Glary, WonderSpace-has time for doing sprints, Google Docs, Keep, and Calender–these are my most use and recommend all listed if they fit your needs.
Juneta WRITES SPECULATIVE FICTION that is Evocative,Mythic, a little Magical,Adventurous,and somewhat Humorous!
Come Explore Her Worlds.
She loves writing about Grumpy Old Gods, Space Opera, Paranormal Women’s Fiction & Sci-Fi Fantasy adventure, mysteries, and romance with all the complexity of human nature mixed in, whether human or non-human, mage, mystic or pilot. Stories that involve the mythology born of living and the shadows that make us all heroes, anti-heroes, villains, and poets. Learn more about her here.
Our Twitter handle Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
EVERY MONTH, WEÂ ANNOUNCE A QUESTION THAT MEMBERS CAN ANSWER IN THEIR IWSG POST. THESE QUESTIONS MAY PROMPT YOU TO SHARE ADVICE, INSIGHT, A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, OR A STORY. INCLUDE YOUR ANSWER TO THE QUESTION IN YOUR IWSG POST OR LET IT INSPIRE YOUR POST IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SOMETHING TO SAY.Â
REMEMBER, THE QUESTION IS OPTIONAL! June 5 question – In this constantly evolving industry, what kind of offering/service do you think the IWSG should consider offering to members?
Storyteller’s Gambit has TWO Coaching Spots Available for June: Choose from Single Session or Discounted Monthly Package with 6-Month Commitment! Click here to book your session now.
Are you ready to bring your book from idea to reality?
Unlock the potential of your story with personalized book coaching! As an experienced book coach, I offer dedicated guidance and support tailored to your needs, whether you’re just starting out or polishing your final draft.
With my coaching, you’ll receive:
— Tailored Guidance: Receive personalized feedback and guidance to develop your unique voice and style.
—Accountability: Stay on track with regular check-ins and deadlines to keep your writing momentum strong.
—Craft Improvement: Learn techniques to enhance plot, character development, and storytelling to captivate your readers.
—Confidence Boost: Overcome writer’s block and self-doubt with strategies to boost your confidence and productivity.
I currently have openings for book coaching sessions in June, with options for single sessions or discounted monthly packages. Plus, commit to a six-month package and receive a special $100 discount!
Don’t let your book stay a dream. Take the first step towards becoming a published author today. Reserve your coaching spot now and let’s bring your book to life together!
Storyteller’s Gambit Book Coaching founded in 2020.
What others say about me:
Meg Stewart (Fantasy Author) Also Freelance Content Writer, Software Guru, Technology and Business Coach –Juneta Key held my feet to the fire, made me choose one world to work on, and helped me plot three books in that world and possibly a fourth!
Vanessa Wells Author Storyteller (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Cozy Witchy Mystery)–My whole world changed last year when I finally hired her to do developmental editing on one of my stories. Wow!!! I was shocked at how much depth she was able to help me add to the story.
Shaunta Grimes—Middle-Grade Author, Nonfiction Author,—Founder and CEO of Ninja Writers Club, Guild & Academy.–Juneta is the BOMB! Every time I talk to her about my work-in-progress she whips it into shape. Not by doing the work for me, but by asking the exact right question so that I can see the path for my work. We call her the velvet hammer and if you work with her for half an hour, you’ll know why.
Mark Ingram–Author (Science Fiction, Time Travel, Thrillers)–I’m not a pantser. When I started working with Juneta I’d already rigorously studied and applied the five key plot points. I’d read books, take classes, etc. In working with Juneta I realized things about my story that I hadn’t recognized, issues with pacing and tension, plot points that didn’t make sense. It was a pleasure to work with her and I would certainly do it again for future books.
Our Twitter handle Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or a story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional! May 1 question – How do you deal with distractions when you are writing? Do they derail you?
MY ANWSER:
Distractions can derail me, especially if it’s a person, or phone call, or if I am looking for a reason to avoid writing. I write to rain sounds which help, or set a timer. I know a lot of people like the Pomodoro method. 20 mins writing, 5 minute break, repeat, and so on. Here is a cool free online app that uses that method with an online timer background and atmosphere if you want it. Wonderspace.app
I wanted to share this brilliant poem. You may have seen it before. You should read it from top to bottom first, like normal, and then read it from bottom to top. Worst Day Ever Poem by Donna M. Phelan. It is a lesson in perspective. I got such a thrill when I read it. What a great example of an author controlling intention and word choices. I attend a class about What is genre? Taught by Mary Robinette Kowal and she shared the poem with us. The class is something she offers through her Patreon page, free to Patreon’s through her archive of class she does as part of the offerings.
3 Book Coaching Spots Available for May: Choose from Single Session or Discounted Monthly Package with 6-Month Commitment!Click here to book your session now.
Are you ready to bring your book from idea to reality?
Unlock the potential of your story with personalized book coaching! As an experienced book coach, I offer dedicated guidance and support tailored to your needs, whether you’re just starting out or polishing your final draft.
With my coaching, you’ll receive:
— Tailored Guidance: Receive personalized feedback and guidance to develop your unique voice and style.
—Accountability: Stay on track with regular check-ins and deadlines to keep your writing momentum strong.
—Craft Improvement: Learn techniques to enhance plot, character development, and storytelling to captivate your readers.
—Confidence Boost: Overcome writer’s block and self-doubt with strategies to boost your confidence and productivity.
I currently have openings for book coaching sessions in May, with options for single sessions or discounted monthly packages. Plus, commit to a six-month package and receive a special $100 discount!
Don’t let your book stay a dream. Take the first step towards becoming a published author today. Reserve your coaching spot now and let’s bring your book to life together!
Storyteller’s Gambit Book Coaching founded since 2020.
What others say about me:
Meg Stewart (Fantasy Author) Also Freelance Content Writer, Software Guru, Technology and Business Coach –Juneta Key held my feet to the fire, made me choose one world to work on, and helped me plot three books in that world and possibly a fourth!
Vanessa Wells Author Storyteller (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Cozy Witchy Mystery)–My whole world changed last year when I finally hired her to do developmental editing on one of my stories. Wow!!! I was shocked at how much depth she was able to help me add to the story.
Shaunta Grimes—Middle-Grade Author, Nonfiction Author,—Founder and CEO of Ninja Writers Club, Guild & Academy.–Juneta is the BOMB! Every time I talk to her about my work-in-progress she whips it into shape. Not by doing the work for me, but by asking the exact right question so that I can see the path for my work. We call her the velvet hammer and if you work with her for half an hour, you’ll know why.
Mark Ingram–Author (Science Fiction, Time Travel, Thrillers)–I’m not a pantser. When I started working with Juneta I’d already rigorously studied and applied the five key plot points. I’d read books, take classes, etc. In working with Juneta I realized things about my story that I hadn’t recognized, issues with pacing and tension, plot points that didn’t make sense. It was a pleasure to work with her and I would certainly do it again for future books.
Our Twitter handle Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or a story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional! April 3 question – How long have you been blogging? (Or on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram?) What do you like about it and how has it changed?
MY ANWSER: I write articles. Not sure that is blogging. I do not blog on a schedule, but as needed and depending on my focus. I do participate in the IWSG blog hop. I have been on Facebook and Twitter for over 20 years. Lots of changes—don’t like none of it — change is hard and disruptive. Twitter is HORRIBLE and now called X—Musk ruined that platform. Facebook, not better, just different and harder to use and get seen, especially if you use it in your book marketing. The one thing I like that is connected to Facebook is I think Instagram has gotten better, so there is that.
Our Twitter handle Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
The next #IWSGPit will be March 27, 2024. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Create a Twitter-length pitch for your completed and polished manuscript and leave room for genre, age, and the hashtag. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Tweet your pitch using #IWSGPit. If your pitch receives a favorite/heart from a publisher/agent check their submission guidelines and send your requested query.
Many writers have seen their books published from a Twitter pitch – it’s a quick and easy way to put your manuscript in front of publishers and agents.
Do authors really find agents and publishers through a Twitter pitch party? Yes they do! Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. has found FIVE authors from this event, including one of our best sellers, Damien Larkin.
So, get your pitches ready for March!
What turns you off when visiting an author’s site? Will you be participating in #IWSGPit? Have you had success with a Twitter pitch party?
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or a story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. Remember, the question is optional! Have you “played” with AI to write those nasty synopses, or do you refuse to go that route? How do you feel about AI’s impact on creative writing?
MY ANWSER:
I have used AI to come up with SEO type stuff, a basic outline, marketing ideas. I have played with images. I think it is not quite the monster everyone thought it was going to be, and think it is here to stay. We can find creative ways to let it assist us without giving up originality and creativity.
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