"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." - Walt Disney

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

IWSG: Take a Chance

It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs. You can also join us on twitter using the hashtag #IWSG, or on the Facebook page.

It doesn't matter how long you've been writing, how many publications you've appeared in, or how much success you've achieved - inevitably you will still struggle with confidence from time to time.

Writer's block pops up, life interferes, old doubts resurface - don't let them. When you feel yourself wanting to retreat it's okay to allow yourself time, but eventually you must












And if you're very lucky, you'll have days where you


What chances are you taking?

5 comments:

Yolanda Renée said...

I'm taking a break from blogging to write, but damn the insecurities are boundless!

M.J. Fifield said...

I really love that second Take A Chance picture you used. It's very clever.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Crystal Collier said...

Awesome and inspiring. I'm not taking any chances today, but I will. Oooh, will I ever.

Loni Townsend said...

I often get scared of taking chances, but it's true... we can't accomplish anything if we don't give it a try!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Be the lion!
Bet you're glad you took a chance on the IWSG anthology.