IWSG September 2nd Dream Writing Partner
IWSG September 2nd
The IWSG 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 help and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! SIGN UP AND JOIN & FIND OUT MORE HERE!
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Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG Day 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.
Remember, the question is optional!!!
September Co-Host
PJ Colando, J Lenni Dorner, Deniz Bevan, Kim Lajevardi, Natalie Aguirre, and Louise – Fundy Blue!
IWSG September 2nd Question
If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why?
MY ANSWER:
Maybe L. M. Montgomery, but not really, I would be intimidated. Because her use of description and setting is like a character in her books. You love the place as much as you love Anne of Green Gables or Pat of Silver Bush. I want to bring my world to life like that and make people love it.
IWSG September 2nd
IWSG 2020 Anthology Contest Announcement
May 6th-September 2nd.
Guidelines and rules:
Word count: 4500-6000
Genre: Science Fiction
Theme: Dark Matter
Submissions accepted: May 6 – September 2, 2020
How to enter: Send your polished, formatted (double-spaced, no footers or headers), previously unpublished story to admin @ insecurewriterssupportgroup.com before the deadline passes. Please include your full contact details, your social links, and if you are part of the Blogging, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter IWSG group.
Judging: The IWSG admins will create a shortlist of the best stories. The shortlist will then be sent to our official judges.
IIWSG September 2nd
IWSG Goodread’s Book Club!
Writers and Readers,
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club is for writers to read/learn about the writing craft. We will swap back and forth between craft books and fiction books that demonstrate aspects of storytelling.
We will read one book every two months.
There will be polls, free-gifts, and a lot of Discussion Day fun.
No promo. Just writers reading books and discussing those books with other writers.
See Book Club/Posting Details for more information about the book club.
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September 17, 2020 @ 10:18
Not sure if I’m posting this in the right place, but as a beta partner, I would choose Lois McMaster Bujold. Her books strike a great balance between seriousness and humor. She also has a great way with the play of language. Even though she’s not exactly in my milieu, I think she would probably understand enough of my genre to be really valuable.
September 17, 2020 @ 14:39
You are in the right place. Sounds like a great pick.
September 9, 2020 @ 05:29
I love how the IWSG always has so many events going on!
September 17, 2020 @ 14:38
It is great, isn’t it? Thanks for visiting.
September 4, 2020 @ 18:03
Hi, Juneta! How fun that you picked L.M. Montgomery! I could have chosen her. My father’s people are from PEI, and L.M. Montgomery was a second cousin of my grandmother. I lived in Charlottetown during my early childhood and loved Cavendish which was Avonlea in the story. You do love the place as much as Anne. The language in the book is the language of my childhood. It’s been fun learning everyone’s choices. I went with Stephen King. I must get back to reading the IWSG’s books. You’d think being stuck at home would free up more time, LOL! Have a great September! Stay healthy and safe!
September 17, 2020 @ 14:38
That is so cool. I bet Cavendish is beautiful. I have also love Anne of Green Gables. Prince Edward Island is still on my bucket list for places to visit.
September 3, 2020 @ 17:39
I like short but evocative descriptions. I think they set the mood of a story.
September 7, 2020 @ 02:05
I agree. Set the mood tone, and can help build character at times by the way the react and feel to their surroundings.
September 3, 2020 @ 09:07
No intimidation. She’s just a writer like you!
September 7, 2020 @ 02:04
Too true, but an awesome one.
September 3, 2020 @ 07:19
I don’t like descriptions so I doubt that I could ever make my setting feel like a character. Great choice.
September 7, 2020 @ 02:04
Not my fave but when trying to make it pop it can be fun trying.
September 2, 2020 @ 21:01
I wish I could make my settings come off as characters.
September 7, 2020 @ 02:03
Me too!
September 2, 2020 @ 21:01
Good choice. Having a beta who doesn’t intimidate you too much is smart.
September 7, 2020 @ 02:03
Yes, hard to concentrate if you are intimidated. LOL