Writing Wednesday
The first Wednesday of each month is also the designated day for the meeting of The Insecure Writers Support Group. (#IWSG)
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One thing I will never understand is why some writers (very few) are terrified of competition. It makes no sense. In the publishing business competition or competing story lines are gold. Just think vampires, zombies or romance books. There will never be enough to read and there will always be opportunities to create the next Walking Dead or Hunger Games.
My daughter has read two romance novels a week since she was a teenager. Now a married mother of three she’s still reading romance novels voraciously.
If there was one piece of advice I could give every writer, author and blogger whether new or established it would be to share everything you know with writers that need help and support. Paying it forward feels really good.
When we stop competing and start connecting magic happens, I promise.
Happy writing,
Doreen
Join us Saturday, June 25 from 12-2pm as we celebrate seven talented local authors during the Doylestown Small Press Expo.
Doylestown Bookshop
16 South Main Street Doylestown Pa 18901
This event began as The Local Author Spotlight, where we celebrate and host a number of authors from a number of genres for a large group book signing event in our store. We believe that everyone’s voice should be heard, whether you are with a small publisher, are self-published or with a large publisher. We have re-branded this event, which occurs every June and November, as the Doylestown Small Press Expo because it has grown in quality and quantity. We don’t just give space to the authors, we give space to the publishers who support them and in turn support the written word in our community and beyond. We promote the event, its authors and sell their books on this day where we can truly celebrate them and the work they have accomplished.
12-2pm-Doreen McGettigan -The Stranger in my Recliner/ Bristol Boyz Stomp
12-2pm-Valerie Ogden-BLUEBEARD: Brave Warrior; Brutal Psychopath
12-2pm- Javed Mohsenian, M.D. Gold For Sugar
12-2pm-Don Swaim-THE ASSASSINATION OF AMBROSE BIERCE: A LOVE STORY
12-2pm- Michael Pogach The Spider in the Laurel
12-2pm-R. Michael Phillips-Between Good and Evil
12-2pm- Joseph P. Eckhard-Living Large: Wilna Hervey and Nan Manson
22 thoughts on “Wednesday Wisdom…”
Hi Doreen! You always inspire me to keep moving forward. I started a small writer’s group, we haven’t met yet in person, but we have a group on Facebook. I was inspired by my experience with Listen To Your Mother and how support and connection can lift a soul, not competition. Some members are thinking of writing, some have intense stories brewing, I wanted to create a safe place for those first words to land. Thank you for always being a nurturing and encouraging voice. Wishing you a peace filled day!
Many people (not just writers) are naturally competitive. You want to be the best and you don’t to give anyone a chance to beat you, so of course you’re not going to cooperate with other people. But as you said, in the writing business it’s rather silly. There’s plenty of opportunities and very little money anyway, so what are you fighting for? Heck, even if you help someone else succeed, being friends with a successful writer could prove very advantageous to you. 😉
IWSG Post June
Absolutely!
I always look forward to your words of wisdom on Wednesday. I am sure it has helped so many.
I hope so, I love helping other writers.
When I just started blogging, I felt insecure to share my work with others and felt in competition. Now I get it and don’t feel quite so insecure about my own work. I agree that we do need to help each other and pay it forward.
I am so glad you feel better about sharing your work. I felt the same way when I started.
Inspiring words. One of the reasons I enjoy blogging is that I find the community so supportive.
I agree the kindest bunch ever.
I think we share because everyone could write the same plot and we’d get umpteen different stories. Why be afraid?
Anna from elements of emaginette
This is so true, I do this experiment with a class I teach.
Hello Friend! Love your post. Paying it forward and connecting takes us all a little farther in this crazy fun business.
It Sure does!
Thank you Vanessa, yes it is a crazy business!
So true – if I felt like I was competing with other bloggers, this would not be fun. I love that we can help each other and celebrate other’s successes. Wise words.
Thank you Cathy and yes we are so much better when we help others.
If I worried about “competition” I’d never get anything done. People helped me when I was starting out in my writing career. It feels right to help newbies. The old saying about what goes around comes around is very true.
You are so right. Competition is a huge time sucker.
You are such an inspiration. I so enjoy learning from you.
Thank you so much Mary.
I must say, I don’t know another writer as generous as you. You are very special and I appreciate all your help.
xob
Thank you Barbara. I hope you are writing…