A
few years back when I used to read the IWSG posts, I never realized that I’ll
somehow summon the guts to join IWSG and even talk of all my writing related
anxieties and issues without a fear of being judged. I not just look
forward to IWSG, but by reading other writers’ worries and doubts I’m assured
that I’m not alone where writing problems are concerned.
IWSG (Insecure Writers
Support Group) is an online community of writers posting on the first Wednesday
of the month. We discuss all our writing related doubts, fears and worries in
our posts. This global group of writers also helps each other out in various
way.
Ninja
Captain Alex J Cavanaugh (author
of the Amazon Bestsellers: CassaStar, CassaStorm, CassaFire and Dragon of the
Stars) started this awesome group. Under Superhero Alex’s leadership, IWSG has become a
force to reckon with: there are monthly newsletters, contests, anthologies,
articles from Industry experts and IWSG has also hosted two Twitter pitch
contests.
The awesome co-hosts for
the March 7 posting of the IWSG are Mary Aalgaard, Bish Denham, Jennifer Hawes,
Diane Burton and Gwen Gardener.
March 7 question – How do you celebrate when you achieve a writing
goal/finish a story?
Whenever I achieve
a writing goal or finish a story I celebrate by taking some time off and doing
what I love the most: eating and reading a book. Earlier I would always reward
myself by taking a day or two break to read a book that has been sitting in my
To Be Read Pile or go out with my friends. But nowadays due to my work
commitments, the break time has been reduced to a few hours and I immediately
start planning my next writing goal or story. I feel the best reward I can give
myself is to move on to another story/manuscript or complete pending
assignments, the celebrations have all moved on to my mind.
I look forward to reading all your posts and seeing how
you all reward yourself when you achieve a writing goal/finish a story.
It's cake for me (any excuse!).
ReplyDeleteEating and reading--I like your ways of celebrating!
ReplyDeleteStarting a new project is its own reward. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did join us!
ReplyDeleteTime is so fleeting now, isn't it?
I have a few books I will reward myself with when I'm finished with my WIP. It's hard not to read them now!!
ReplyDeleteYou've made me want to finish a project. Reading a good book with a great snack at hand is a great way to celebrate.
ReplyDelete"I feel the best reward I can give myself is to move on to another story/manuscript..." What a wonderful and inspiration idea! Love this.
ReplyDeleteI would also celebrate for a short time (hours) before beginning the next. I just couldn’t help it. :)
ReplyDeleteGood way to celebrate by working on the next story. I tend to do that, too, because my characters have been yammering at me for months. LOL Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteI like to think about short stories right after finishing a long project, and I never thought about it until reading your post, but I suppose I do feel like it's a reward, to be able to tackle something a little shorter but still keep the creative juices flowing. Happy IWSG day! http://www.raimeygallant.com
ReplyDeleteEating and reading are good ways to celebrate. Sometimes continuing on to the next project you're excited to write is a good way too. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Reading is a reward that I don't do as often as I'd like.
ReplyDeleteYes, Rachna. Reading is a reward, a relaxation at the end of the day. I try to review my last book on my reading blog (Dear Reader) before I start the next one.
ReplyDeleteYes, food and books! When I was a child, every weekend I'd go down to the 7/11 and buy a candy bar and a comic book (before I found real books!). My idea of heaven :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great place to share all those insecurities. I miss just sitting a couple days and reading a good book.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good way to celebrate:) Hopefully, one of these days I can celebrate with you, Rachna:)
ReplyDeleteGood!
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