Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Insecure Writers Support Group Welcomes You!

Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh has had some great ideas in the past few years. If you've read his books, you know about some of them. Unless you've been writing on an island using squid ink the last two years, you've probably heard of his brainy idea called the Insecure Writers Support Group. Alex gave birth to this tiny genius and nursed it along on his blog. Like all healthy newborns, it grew and grew and grew, maturing until it was ready to move out on its own. Today the IWSG opens the doors of its new home to everyone interested in looking for support, offering support, or just having some interaction with other writers.

I'm thrilled to be part of the new blog. You can get all the details on the site and read the introduction penned, well typed, by our captain. What can you learn from the IWSG blog about writing? Everything. Anything. That would take thousands, millions maybe, of pages. What you will find are resources, links, lists of places to look for the answers you need.

You know the smartphone ads that say 'there's an app for that.' Well on the IWSG blog, we have a link for that.

Who are we? Alex J. Cavanaugh, Joy Campbell, Michele Wallace, Joylene Nowell Butler, L. Diane Wolfe, Lynda Young and me. We've all had a part, but I've been amazed at the expertise and hard work already contributed by my partners in this endeavor. We're all people like you, writers making our way through the complicated world of publishing. But none of us have to do it alone. Join us at the new blog. Follow us and put us on your favorites list so you can come back often.

Have you followed the new site yet? Do you know my partners in crime?

34 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

And couldn't have made it happen without your help! Without the dedication of all the IWSG members.
We have a link for that - I like that!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

I'm happy to be a part of this venture. Alex really had a vision.

Huntress said...

I'll check in on the new website. Looks like a winner. And Heaven knows, we all need a hand, encouragement, and advice :D

Tonja said...

I did see the site. It looks great.

http://tonjamatney.blogspot.com

Laura Clipson said...

It really was an amazing idea, off to check it out now! :)

Michelle Wallace said...

I'm honored to be a part of this wonderful initiative!
It's the one-stop-writing-shop!

Christine Rains said...

The new site is wonderful! It's a big day for the IWSG. :)

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

I really feel like I got the easy part, I just find contests. Not anywhere near as complicated as what the rest of you are doing. But that's okay. I'm involved and I'm loving it.

J.L. Campbell said...

Susan,
I like your attitude. We definitely don't have to take the publishing journey alone. It's been a pleasure.

Huntress said...

Is there any other profession so close knit and ready to help than writers? Amazing.

Mary Aalgaard said...

Oh, ya. I'm a charter member. This i a great thing. Like your image of writing on an island with squid ink.

Cate Masters said...

Ah, you've been busy behind the scenes! Great work. I couldn't access it earlier, but was able to just now - it looks great.

Unknown said...

I've just been to the new IWSG and it's great! Thanks so much for what you and the others are doing to make this support site come alive! :-)

Robin said...

"We have a link for that." You cracked me up with that line. Fabulous!!!

Unknown said...

The site does look great!
Today was my first Wed to post for IWSG!

Mark Means said...

The site looks great....you all did an awesome job on it :)

River Fairchild said...

It's a great-looking blog, Susan! Thank you for being one of its strong pillars. :)

Liz Blocker said...

Hmm. I think I was writing on an island using squid ink the last two years... at least until July. I came back to the mainland then.

Thanks for all of your hard work! I love the new site :)

Anonymous said...

Sooo excited about the new site!

Unknown said...

The new site looks great! It must be really exciting to be a part of it. I'm looking forward to exploring it more...I can't have too many self publishing resources.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's so great working with you and the rest of the team to make the IWSG website a reality!

Amanda said...

The new site looks brilliant!

dolorah said...

The site is sure to be a great help to writers.

......dhole

Shannon Lawrence said...

I do know your partners in crime! Thank you to all of you for your hard work!

Shannon at The Warrior Muse

Unknown said...

Yes, I've joined the site, Susan, should be very helpful.

Unknown said...

Joined the site and facebook page the other day. I am sure this will be a wonderful asset for all who visit. Congrats!

Unknown said...

A huge thank you goes out to you and the rest of bloggers who've put together the IWSG blog!! It's going to be awesome. :)

Morgan said...

It really is such an amazing venture. I know IWSG has helped me A TON. Love seeing it's success!!!

Patsy said...

I'm liking all things IWSG.

Tina said...

The website is AMAZING. Thank you all for the huge amounts of work you put into it. Being part of the team which has brought you a small endeavor called The A-Z Challenge, I have SOME idea of what it took to make this happen. THANKS.
Tina @ Life is Good

Julie Musil said...

LOVE the new IWSG blog, LOVE the Facebook page. You guys have worked so hard on this, and it's totally paying off. Thank you!

Michael Di Gesu said...

Fantastic idea and Blog...

Thanks to you and the others, we writers have a fantastic source to fall back on...

The Happy Whisk said...

Wishing you much luck and fun with your new blog journey. Sounds like you guys have got it going on.

Cheers and boogie boogie.

Unknown said...

Love the new site!