Hello and Welcome to the Focused on Story Blog
AND the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop
Always on the first Wednesday of the month.
#IWSGbloghop
Happy IWSG Blog Hop Day!!
and an early Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
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What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?
Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. To find out more, click this link: Insecure Writer’s Support Group
The purpose of the group is
* 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!
You're invited to become a member of this supportive group. Click here to sign-up to join.
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Aye, 'tis a lucky day for me indeed because it's my turn to be a cohost, sharing duties with a bunch of lively leprechauns.--- Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen, Jacqui Murray, Chemist Ken, Victoria Marie Lees, Natalie Aguirre.
You may not find a pot of gold at the end of your blog hop stops, but I bet you'll find some golden nuggets of information, inspiration and encouragement that are more valuable than gold.
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| Question of the Month |
March 3 question - Everyone has a favorite genre or genres to write.
But what about your reading preferences?
Do you read widely or only within the genre(s) you create stories for?
What motivates your reading choice?
As I romped through the wide-open cyberspace filled with books, I discovered I have my go-to genres- romantic suspense, cozy mystery, YA, time travel, historic fiction, and Westerns (written by Sandra Cox). My non-fiction choices are mainly books dealing with the craft of writing, marketing, publishing and memoir. ( I like memoirs written like fiction.) I have tried many other genres to support fellow authors in the BWL Publishing Stable and here at IWSG.I found delightful reads that widened my reading horizons. Frankly, there were some genres I sampled, but could not finish. I'm sure you have the same experience when it comes to trying something new.
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WRITING UPDATES
1. You may remember last fall, I was revising and adding new material to my Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women interactive eBook. I had to put that plan on hold when my publisher decided to put my memoir, Arranging a Dream on pre-order in November.
I picked up where I left off. I contacted the 15 role models to let me know what they were up to nowadays. Afterall, it had been 10 years since their interviews. What fun to reconnect with these amazing women. And yes, they have moved on.
I updated each interview and added another interview. I was privileged to interview add another amazing role-model for girls, an attorney. (Girls requested a chapter about the career of an attorney.)
With so many changes, the book needs to be released with a different title and cover. In a nutshell, the book profiles successful women who made their childhood dream careers come true. Their stories will inspire MG girls to dream big and work toward making that dream come true.
So--if you have an idea for a clever title that would catch a reader's attention, please let me know.
Here are a few ideas:
- Girls' Dreams Come True: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women
- Dream Careers Can Become Reality
- Dream Careers Can Come True.
I plan to release the book in March during Women's History Month.
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| Naturally go together-Your Words, Your Life Story and My Life Writing Journal |
I also updated the eBook that accompanies the journal, Your Words, Your Life Story: A Guide for Sharing Memories.
If you have thought about sharing stories from your life, click here to download the eBook format of this guide at your favorite digital bookseller. On sale now for 99 cents.
Click here to order your life story writing journal at amazon.com. Promotional price $5.82.
Thank you!
Click here to visit more bloggers. I hope to see you on the hop!
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| The Rose Courier March 2021 Edition Stay in touch with updates from JQ--packed with articles, freebies, and photos! Click here to sign-up for delivery once a month. |
