tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post3117432891495832392..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: IWSG: August 2019 VersionSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1099235244664031912019-08-17T14:07:17.265-04:002019-08-17T14:07:17.265-04:00I don't belong to any for-pay writers groups a...I don't belong to any for-pay writers groups and don't blame you for wanting to quit one. Maybe writers want that on their bio for respectability? <br /><br />Good for you on getting back in shape with your knee. My mom had knee surgery many years ago as well. I wonder if it's something I'll face after running, hiking, and rollerblading for years. <br /><br />I've been watching the latest season of The 100 on Netflix and loving it. I also enjoyed latest seasons of The Dark, Stranger Things, and Riverdale. I've been less enthusiastic about The Walking Dead for some reason and never finished the political season of American Horror Story. Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343966432075424106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-59660201644741885432019-08-16T23:41:03.503-04:002019-08-16T23:41:03.503-04:00Wow, had no idea RWA cost so much. Not surprised y...Wow, had no idea RWA cost so much. Not surprised you don't want to renew your membership, especially since you're no longer getting your money's worth.<br /><br />And oh, that's so exciting about the new book contract! Many congrats!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-34765057341602810162019-08-08T15:53:31.244-04:002019-08-08T15:53:31.244-04:00Good for you, Susan! Happy to hear your rehab is g...Good for you, Susan! Happy to hear your rehab is going well and you're back to walking, elipticalling (is that a word. LOL), and ANOTHER CONTRACT! How exciting! Sounds like a wonderful summer indeed.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-52968524478803220992019-08-08T15:52:42.657-04:002019-08-08T15:52:42.657-04:00My local group is Grub Street, and they are pretty...My local group is Grub Street, and they are pretty pricey although I believe they are top notch. I take classes at the non-member rate when I can afford it. So glad to hear your knee if back to normal. Enjoy the rest of the summer!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-30338389210289803872019-08-08T13:36:47.723-04:002019-08-08T13:36:47.723-04:00Hi Susan - I've never thought about joining a ...Hi Susan - I've never thought about joining a group - and the odd thought has usually been knocked out by the members that I might know. I enjoy being here and getting the benefits from comments and various insights as they come along via specific blog posts ... Congratulations on that contract - great news ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-39421231045998327572019-08-08T13:06:04.170-04:002019-08-08T13:06:04.170-04:00I'm not a member of any paying groups or well ...I'm not a member of any paying groups or well known ones yet. All my groups are great and free, except Ninja Writer's Club which 25 a month or less if go through Patreon, but I drop that for awhile with plans to go back. I got a lot of value for the money with Ninja Writers. Happy IWSG!<br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61541224926576855372019-08-08T13:05:15.853-04:002019-08-08T13:05:15.853-04:00I had joined a national writers group (thriller ge...I had joined a national writers group (thriller genre) and after a couple of years realized that I was wasting my money. I had hoped to benefit through marketing programs and making connections. Didn't happen. IWSG is wonderful; excellent advice and support. BlessingsF. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55963538627119954652019-08-08T12:33:59.403-04:002019-08-08T12:33:59.403-04:00Office supplies are way too tempting. A couple of ...Office supplies are way too tempting. A couple of weeks ago I went to buy printer paper and came out with a whole bag of stuff from plastic folders to pens to composition books in a variety of colors for planning purposes. This is bizarre behavior because I'm trying to clear out all the clutter in my office.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-66480264224082231582019-08-08T12:03:02.588-04:002019-08-08T12:03:02.588-04:00I don't mind paying my dues to RWA for the fou...I don't mind paying my dues to RWA for the four chapters I belong to: Nationals, two local chapters (Seattle & Olympia), Contemporary Romance Writers, and Passionate Ink (for erotica writers). I take advantage of the inexpensive, high-quality courses offered to members, but I get even more value from the freely-shared information on the PAN loop, Marketing loop, and others--detailed info passed on by writers far more experienced and accomplished than I. I also look at it this way: when I was a public school teacher, I paid my union dues. I benefited tremendously, though usually indirectly, from the union's advocacy. RWA advocates for professional romance authors with Amazon, takes up legal arms against plagiarists, and effects change I couldn't on my own. Sadira Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879842617320020500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-6336507024449226272019-08-08T07:50:58.163-04:002019-08-08T07:50:58.163-04:00Volunteers are the best! If we had to pay them eve...Volunteers are the best! If we had to pay them even minimum wage, we couldn't afford their work. The IWSG volunteers make this group what it is--a place for us to groan about our lack of writing or display our insecurities. Also to celebrate accomplishments without feeling like we're boasting. Hurray for volunteers!<br /><br />I've belonged to RWA for over 25 yrs, my local chapter, and two online chapters. Yes, it's a lot of money going out, but what I get out of it is priceless. While the national organization is concerned about the big picture, in my opinion, the chapters help the individuals. I appreciate that a big organization advocates for the writer, that it has legal help to solve sticky issues (remember cocky-gate?). Many in our local chapter left recently. Their priorities changed. Everyone has to decide where their (limited) moneys go and what's best for their career. Good luck. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-32173533059972438592019-08-08T01:27:21.955-04:002019-08-08T01:27:21.955-04:00I have never paid a fee to get into a writing grou...I have never paid a fee to get into a writing group. I've paid for conferences and workshops, but not a critique group. Even the big ones. I'm both broke and cheap, lol. Paying fees has never assured me of publication though. IF it did, I'd likely pay.<br /><br />Glad you are getting your health back.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-8273966141841960092019-08-08T01:23:17.599-04:002019-08-08T01:23:17.599-04:00I've considered joining one of those writing g...I've considered joining one of those writing groups, but I honestly can't see anything in the list of benefits that I'm not already getting for free. I'm already part of one of the greatest writing communities I've ever been part of and I didn't have to pay a dime for it. (I'm referring to IWSG of course).Renee Scattergoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152662507598037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-37117085524787707622019-08-08T00:18:37.591-04:002019-08-08T00:18:37.591-04:00Glad your rehab went so well. Sounds like you'...Glad your rehab went so well. Sounds like you're on the upswing in terms of your writing and health.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-53446459117432412112019-08-07T21:37:54.912-04:002019-08-07T21:37:54.912-04:00It's good to hear your knee is healed up. Hope...It's good to hear your knee is healed up. Hope the writing goes well for you, too :)J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-18806013985239420782019-08-07T19:46:26.158-04:002019-08-07T19:46:26.158-04:00Just saw a whole bunch of back to school stuff her...Just saw a whole bunch of back to school stuff here today, thankfully not tempted. Great your knee is doing grand. Anything one has to pay for like that turns me off rather quickly.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-36392558162023451122019-08-07T18:07:19.236-04:002019-08-07T18:07:19.236-04:00Excellent news about your recovery, and if a membe...Excellent news about your recovery, and if a membership has served it's purpose you are wise to dispense with it.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-68814639689765023012019-08-07T17:49:40.715-04:002019-08-07T17:49:40.715-04:00Glad to hear you are recovering, Susan, and I spen...Glad to hear you are recovering, Susan, and I spend, spend, spend when let loose in a shop full of wonderful notebooks and reams of paper, Susan....😊lostinimaginaryworlds.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765118845864442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-81422178331346010402019-08-07T16:34:01.580-04:002019-08-07T16:34:01.580-04:00Oh yeah, back to school supplies always get me. Bu...Oh yeah, back to school supplies always get me. But I keep reminding myself--I have everything I need digitally. If only that were enough to keep me from impulse buying...Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-56704729626628111692019-08-07T16:04:40.880-04:002019-08-07T16:04:40.880-04:00I pay to belong to SWCBI but think it is worth it....I pay to belong to SWCBI but think it is worth it. But I know what you mean about paying fees to different groups that may not be helping as much. I love the IWSG. We are all such a supportive group.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-37027795667188602022019-08-07T15:26:28.626-04:002019-08-07T15:26:28.626-04:00I do pay SCBWI. This was my first professional wri...I do pay SCBWI. This was my first professional writing group and they have taught me a lot.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-10971440736680873112019-08-07T14:15:35.025-04:002019-08-07T14:15:35.025-04:00I always struggle with those back to school sales....I always struggle with those back to school sales. This year, however, I've done pretty well. I've only purchased one package of pens. Thus far, anyway...<br /><br />Glad to hear your knee rehab is complete!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-45796816720287546682019-08-07T13:45:40.904-04:002019-08-07T13:45:40.904-04:00Hello Susan,
I'm a member of the RWA. So far,...Hello Susan,<br /><br />I'm a member of the RWA. So far, I've gotten a lot out of it because I'm a member of the international branch and they offer excellent writing courses. <br />Happy to hear all went well with your knee.<br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat G @ <a href="http://patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/" rel="nofollow">EverythingMustChange</a><br /><br /><br />Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-34403372834751206412019-08-07T12:53:09.779-04:002019-08-07T12:53:09.779-04:00Glad your knee rehab is done!
I've been watch...Glad your knee rehab is done! <br />I've been watching a lot of Netflix lately. First Stranger Things, then Orange is the New Black, and I'm super pumped for Mindhunter to come back next week. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76086577924531103542019-08-07T12:29:54.275-04:002019-08-07T12:29:54.275-04:00Glad the knee rehabbed great and you're back t...Glad the knee rehabbed great and you're back to full activity! Haven't seen too much on TV these days. Waiting to see what the new season might bring!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-87158896537976225602019-08-07T12:25:06.730-04:002019-08-07T12:25:06.730-04:00I've had a long--so long--writing break Today ...I've had a long--so long--writing break Today I'm writing 500 words if it kills me. I'm glad you're on the mend. Work hard get back to 100%. ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.com