Today’s the day for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) where, on the first Wednesday of every month, writers get together to share their insecurities and offer encouragement. The IWSG was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh, and you can learn all about it and sign up for it here.
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Wow, I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve had a chance to get back into the blogosphere. When life steps in, it can throw everything for a loop. But I’m happy to say I survived the intensive ten-week training course, passed the required 4-hour certification exam, and have settled into my new job, which is going really well.
The best part is that I’m finally starting to get back into writing. I can’t tell you how good that feels. So what is my insecurity this month? I’m wondering if writing is like riding a bicycle. It’s been so long since I’ve written anything new that I sometimes feel like I’ve forgotten how. I’ve been reading through my current WIP so it will be fresh in my mind. It’s called The Road Once Taken, and it’s about ¾ done, so I don’t have too much left to write. My goal is to publish it this fall. Fingers crossed that I can find the time to make it happen.
My free time is still extremely limited so it may take me a while to return visits and see what everyone has been up to in the last six months, but today’s post is a start, and I’ll be working my way back to blogging more often.
One thing I did accomplish was to get the book cover done. I wanted to have some “coming soon” book cards printed to hand out at the book events I have coming up this summer. Carrie Butler of Forward Authority Design did a fantastic job with it. And I always get the images for the cover and for the book trailer at the same time, so I’ve been playing around with that, too. Click below to see the latest version.
Happy IWSG Day!!
© Lori L. MacLaughlin and Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams, 2017. All rights reserved.
Hi Lori,
Congratulations on your getting your certification and getting through the intensive ten-weeks training program.
I love your trailer. It is catching and I wish you all the best with your new release whenever it comes.
Shalom aleichem,
Patricia
Everything Must Change
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Thank you very much, Pat!
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Congrats on your certification – it sounds like an intense process. I love the idea of “coming soon” book cards. Great way to keep yourself motivated to see it through and get other people excited about the upcoming publication.
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Thank you, Ellen! Yes, I want people to know there will be more books coming.
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Welcome back! Congratulations on finishing training and certification.
Cool trailer. Carrie does awesome work on covers.
It is just like riding a bike. It will come back to you.
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Thanks, Alex! I hope so.
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Congratulations on all of your new accomplishments, Lori. Best wishes on your new ventures.
You have lots to celebrate.
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Thanks very much, Deanie!
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I’m glad you’re back and in one piece. hehehe
Anna from elements of emaginette
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Ha, ha, Anna. Me, too.
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You’ve done a lot! Great for you and welcome back.
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Thank you, C. Lee!
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Missed ya, Congrats on book. Enjoyed the trailer.
‘ Juneta @ Writer’s Gambit
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Thanks, Juneta! It’s good to be back.
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This is my first time here. I’ve followed your blog and connected with you online. Bravo on your new trailer and book. It’s awesome. And congratulations on all your recent accomplishments.
All the best to you.
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Thank you very much! It’s nice to “meet” you!
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Welcome back! Congrats on receiving your certificate and getting through the ten week course. I love the video!
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Thanks, Cathrina!
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Love the book trailer.
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Thank you!
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Great to see you back! Congratulations on the certification and new job – that’s wonderful. And best of luck getting the WIP finished – the trailer looks awesome.
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Thanks very much, Julie!
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Nice to see you back. ^_^ Really like how your covers follow the same kind of theme.
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Very busy, but great results!
Thank you,
Heather M. Gardner
Co-Host/Admin IWSG
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Congrats on succeeding in your training. The rewards sound worth it. And no worries about the blog break. I don’t know of a blogger who has NOT taken a vacation here and there!
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Welcome back Lori. I have been worried about you 🙂
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