IWSG: Blogging
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is the creation of science fiction writer Alex J. Cavanaugh. You can find his books here. He started the IWSG, “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 offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!” The IWSG’s website offers resources and a support group. Join the blog hop the first Wednesday of each month here!
The awesome, fantastic and beautiful co-hosts (yes, I am one of these lovelies 😁) for April are Janet Alcorn, T. Powell Coltrin, Natalie Aguirre, and Pat Garcia!
Optional question(s): How long have you been blogging? (Or on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram?) What do you like about it and how has it changed?
Me? I’ve been blogging since 2009. At the time, my daughter blogged and suggested that I start one. She believed I would enjoy writing for one. Also, she believed that I would find other writers to connect with. I told her I would not like to blog. Guess what? I was wrong. She was right. Shh, don’t tell her.
Soon after, I found my first writer blog and others after that. I've loved the experience. These days, I don’t blog on a regular basis, but would like to get back to that habit.
The best parts of blogging are the friendships with people I will never meet in person and the shared love of writing with other bloggers.
Time does change things. The biggest difference between then and now, regarding blogging, is the amount of knowledge a writer can find on writing. These days, many writers share on their blogs and websites what they know about writing and publishing. It’s a big deal.
How long have you been blogging?
Comments
Thanks for co-hosting today.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It's cool that your daughter introduced you to it. I've been blogging since 2010.
Thanks for co-hosting our April blog-hop.
Yes, making new friends and learning how to support and help each other is one of the best things about blogging.
Blogging does make a difference in a writer's life.
All the best, and have a lovely day.
Shalom shalom
Until I came across and read a blogpost about how blogging was advantageous in helping build an author's platform. After, not knowing what I was doing, I jumped in only to fall off. Then came back with a clearer purpose and goals for my blog.
Through blogging I've connected and befriended other bloggers, authors and reviewers. Learned about IWSG from a former blogger. And eventually joined the IWSG.
Here us my blog: https://www.pjcolando.com/
Thanks for co-hosting today! Great job.
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Thanks for co-hosting. :)
Balancing Act
Thank you for co-hosting this month, and thanks to the blogging community for being there.
Jemima at jemimapett.com