The first Wednesday of each month I participate in the Insecure Writers Support Group #IWSG
If you are a writer or blogger you are more than welcome to join us. No matter where we are in our writing careers there are times we could all uses a bit of support and there are times when we feel we have support to give to those in need.
To sign up or for more information on this fabulous group:
As I do every November, I sit here shaking my head and wondering what happened to July. As much as I love summer I am learning to enjoy the Fall and trying to be mindful of the beautiful nature and flavors it offers.
It isn’t just the chilly weather that’s kept me from being a fan of the crisp season it’s also the finality of the year looming ahead and the realization that I have so much to catch up on if I want to end the year with at least a few of my goals accomplished.
The one goal I did accomplish this year, it was actually a 3-year-process was to become a full-time writer, book coach/consultant and a speaker.
Another was the release of The Stranger In My Recliner.
Unfinished is REALIZE YOUR WRITING DREAMS, Actionable Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing. The final draft is close and I’m hoping to have it to the editor before the end of the year. The inspiration for this book came from my Writing Wednesday posts.
How are you doing with your 2016 goals?
NOVEMBER’S QUESTION: What is your favorite aspect of being a writer? Being a writer was a dream that started with me when I was 10-years-old. This year one of my favorite things about being a writer has actually been the luxury of having the time to write. Another fairly new favorite is being able to teach and share what I’ve learned with clients and being, so proud of them as they fall in love with their manuscripts and sign their publishing deals. I also love being a part of the writing community. Writers (and bloggers) are without a doubt the kindest most inclusive and supportive group I’ve ever been lucky enough to be part of. I have to say though, my favorite aspect of being a writer is hands down when a high school teacher calls to invite me in to meet the class that read my book as a summer reading assignment and decided to devote monthly in-service days to advocating for and providing for homeless teenagers. It is humbling and I am so grateful to them and everyone that takes the time to read what I write and then takes the extra step to let me know that my words affected them in a positive way. Readers are my absolute favorite aspect of being a writer.
Stop by and see what this month’s fabulous Co-Hosts are up to: Joylene Nowell Butler Jen Chandler Mary Aalgaar Lisa Buie Collard Tamara Narayan
Tyrean Martinson Christine Rains
Here I am now sitting here shaking my head that when we post for next month’s #IWSG it will be December. Oh my! Have you started shopping? My supermarket had Christmas candy stocked yesterday, on Halloween. I need to keep reminding myself to stay in November and to be grateful for each and every day of this month. It is the month of gratitude and thanks.
Happy writing,
Doreen
32 thoughts on “Its All About the Readers…”
Congratulations on achieving your ongoing goals!
I love the self-expression that being a writer affords me. Overnight I tossed and turned with something on my mind and then this morning started to write it as a blog post. And then, realized, it was an essay for an anthology of some kind. Having those avenues of self expression are a means of survival for me.
I have your book on my nightstand…I just have to find the time to read it–meaning I can relate to you wondering where July went! My favorite part of writing? Hmmm…I guess that I can make a living doing it. As a medical writer, it’s afforded me the opportunity to be my own boss, learn a boatload of interesting stuff and meet amazing people. And now that I’ve also started blogging (about to enter my second year with Boomer Haiku), it’s giving me an entirely new platform for self-expression and, I hope, a path to a new business that’ll keep me busy in “retirement.”
You are so sweet Roxanne, thank you!
Congrats on all you’ve accomplished this year. I get that same feeling this time of year. I can’t believe we’re in the final stretches of the year. Time surely flies by.
It does go so fast!
It must be such a rewarding moment when teachers call to invite you in to meet the class.
Congrats on reaching that three-in-one goal of becoming a full-time writer, book coach/consultant and a speaker. That’s amazing, Doreen!
Happy IWSG Day!
See you on Instagram!
Thank you Michelle it is the best.
Meeting your readers must blow your mind. I’d love that too.
Anna from elements of emaginette
It is the best!
I love that you are going into high schools and encouraging kids to write and advocating for homeless kids. You are inspiring future artists! I love these blog hops to get to know others – your book sounds interesting! I’ve added it to my want to read list.
Thank you so much Jennifer. I’d love to send you a copy (you can do a review if you like it) Just email me your address doreenb8@verizon.net and Keep Writing it really does get more exciting.
The year has gone by so fast. Congrats on all your accomplishments and we were so happy to have you as a guest on the 2 Boomer Broads podcast. Writing is such a wonderful way to collaborate with others and express our thoughts.
I love your show and it was so much fun to be part of it!
Doreen – How wonderful to know that your book and all your experience as a writer is impacting so many. Way to go! You are using your gifts and it shows!
Thank you Cathy!
Congratulations Doreen and what a sense of achievement. What is your goal now? Best of luck with the book.
fI cannot tell you how much I would like to meet my readers. That truly is wonderful.
b+
It is the best. You should do a meetup!
I always have a secret envy of people who can write novels and books. I don’t have that in me so congrats on finishing this latest book and for all your great advice.
I love reading your words Leanne. You should definitely give a book a try.
Ah, the luxury of having the time to write. I’d like a little luxury like that right about now 😉
What a thrill to meet with the high school kids who read your book, learned from it, and volunteered. You’re doing wonderful things, Doreen!
IWSG co-host Mary at Play off the Page
Thank you Mary, I just love the kids!
You’ve reminded me that I need to go look and see if I even set goals for the year. I usually do, but then I forget until about November to check in on them. Good luck getting everything done.
I kind of forget about them over the summer.
My fav aspect of being a writer is definitely sharing my stories and perhaps even helping others in the sharing.
It is the best.
I love meeting readers. What a thrill to have a class read your book.
It’s the best!
That’s awesome you achieved your dream of writing full time. Sharing and teaching others must be a joy and such a great way to give back.
Enjoy that writing time!
Thank you Alex!