Wednesday, March 6, 2019

IWSG March--Balancing the Seesaw in my brain

Wow, this snuck up on me! Things have been a lot better since the last post. I've dug into learning more about marketing to figure out ways to improve in that area. The only downside is I'm writing almost nothing. All my time is spent taking webinars on various aspects of marketing and then trying to implement them.

I'm back to needing balance. My brain just doesn't flip back and forth between the two ways of thinking. *sigh* Sometimes I feel like I'm getting too old to keep up with the constant changes. I'm hoping it's just the fact that January and February are always so gray and gloomy. I need the sunshine to really be me.

Funny story...In January I said I was going to forget science fiction for a while and concentrate on writing and selling my romance series. Right after that, I found a wonderful Facebook page of sci-fi and fantasy authors who actually help each other with marketing instead of trying to sell to each other. It's been wonderful, but it makes it hard to finish the romance novel that has a deadline quickly approaching.

More balance needed! LOL

The good news is I've found several things with the potential to work. I did have to separate my newsletters again (pain!), created a second Instagram for the romance pen name, and am stuck keeping two Facebook Pages and websites. However, once everything is up and running smoothly, I hope to find my writing brain again. I just hope it's soon.



Purpose: 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!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time. Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post.

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter hashtag is #IWSG

The awesome co-hosts for the February 6th posting of the IWSG are: Fundy Blue, Beverly Stowe McClure, Erika Beebe, and Lisa Buie-Collard.

March 6th Question: Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?

Definitely the protagonist. Why? I think it's because secretly I always want to be them. If they can work through their problems and overcome the trials and conflict in the book, them maybe I can too.

11 comments:

  1. I'm glad you found that group then. Hope with their help and everything you are studying, you find efficient ways to promote.

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  2. Focusing on one thing at a time isn't a bad thing. Right now you're learning something new. And it's okay to focus on that for now. The writing will come back when you feel a bit more stable about the new information you're getting.

    So glad to hear you've found some marketing help.

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  3. Sounds like you found a great group!

    Balancing different projects and genres is so hard.

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  4. I'm glad you are finding your balance. Nothing like juggling. :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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  5. I struggled with balance, too. I find scheduling my day out and sticking to it really helps.

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  6. Balance sometimes seems impossible, but it appears you're on a good way to finding it.

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  7. Balance is TOUGH! Glad you found a great group - that's got to help. Good luck with that teeter-totter!

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  8. Hi, Charity! Balance: my eternal quest! At least you've been stuck in seminars connected to your writing; I've been stuck in tax and financial seminars and investigating cooperative living communities. How nice to find a Facebook site where other writers help you rather than try to sell you. That's one thing I love about the IWSG. I never thought of my characters helping me overcome challenges ~ That's a cool take! Have a productive month of writing and good luck with marketing!

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  9. Balance is something I always struggle with. It's something I am really working on in 2019.

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  10. You're in good company about finding balance. I'm right there with you. It's hard to turn off one thing to make time to do each. When you find the secret, share. LOL Good luck!

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  11. I hear you! I'm struggling to write a book and market another at the same time. It seems like there's so much to do before the big launch that it's hard to fit in new words, but all we can do is our best.

    Running two of everything is a huge job. Bravo to you for trying it.

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