Wednesday, January 7, 2015

IWSG - January 2015

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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!

We're supposed to share a little about ourselves. In my day job, I'm a city recorder (municipal clerk). I work with my mayor and council, handle city records, and run elections, to name a few of my duties. This is going to play out a lot in the book I'm editing, Swing Vote. I'm a mother, grandmother, Army vet, karate black belt, and total Harry Potter geek. I love to read. I like to do videography, and I used to do crafts and crochet until I started writing. There's just not enough time now for everything.

A new year.

A new beginning.

Like starting a new story,
it's a chance to take a blank piece of paper
and create something totally unique. 

What I write on it is up to me.

Sometimes real life gets complicated.

How I handle those complications is up to me.


What do you hope for yourself in 2015?

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43 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    It's all in our attitude and what we do about it.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:57 AM

      That's my philosophy, Alex. I'm all about the attitude.

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  2. ~Sia McKye~January 7, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    It really is up to us, isn't it. I've been thinking a lot about this lately.

    Reading different IWSG articles makes me aware that I'm not alone and many are facing the same distractions, sets of problems, and everyday life does get into the way of writing. It's all in what you want. :-) Thanks for the reminder.

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      And isn't it nice to see we're not the only ones struggling? Sometimes another author's solution to a challenge inspires one for me

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  3. Pat HattJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    We decide how we react to everything indeed

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      And sometimes we need to be more proactive than just reacting, too.

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  4. David P. KingJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful time at the Magic Kingdom. Wishing you a very Happy New Year with much success in everything your hand touches, Donna. Because Donna is awesome. :)

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:04 PM

      Actually, Disneyland is next week, and I'm so freaking excited!

      Awww. You're nice.

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  5. Natalie AguirreJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Love the quote. I'm saving it. Happy New Year, Donna! I'm hoping for a new job soon.

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  6. Haneen IbrahimJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Yea, I learned that lesson the hard way, it's all up to me. Happy New Year.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      But you did learn it. Sometimes I worry I keep making the same mistakes over and over again. :D

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  7. LD MastersonJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I saw a great quote on Facebook last week. It went something like, "Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a great one."

    Happy New Year.

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  8. DEZMONDJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I've worked in our municipality too, but teaching English to the mayor and his local ministers :)

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  9. Elizabeth SeckmanJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I love that quote! It's so true.

    I love blank pages!! I still have kids home from college, but when the house clears out, I'll get back to work filling up those pages.

    Best of luck in 2015 Donna!!!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:56 AM

      Thanks, Elizabeth. *crosses fingers* We have to keep plugging away.

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  10. Beverly Stowe McClureJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    You're so right, Donna. It is up to us. Good luck this 2015.
    I hope to finish the story I've been working on forever, it seems. And maybe another one or two.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:57 AM

      Funny how some stories are like that, isn't it? My YA portal fantasy story feels like it's forever there. But I WILL get it done!

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  11. shellyJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Yep. Yep. Yepper.

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  12. cheerfuloptimisticJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    My hope is to plan less and do more. Heaven knows I need to get off my butt and do stuff. Anyways, hope your year goes well.

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  13. Carrie ButlerJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Your blog background is so pretty! It's very tranquil and full of possibility for the new year. :)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Yes, the choice is ours.

    I didn't know we had to introduce ourselves, so I posted on FB just now.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:58 AM

      Good thinking. I forgot mine too and had to come back and edit my post. :D

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  15. dolorahJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Nice introduction, and awesome choices quote. I choose to give this writing stuff another year of my time. Slowly, but steady; I hope.

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  16. RosalynJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Your day job sounds interesting. Cool that you can use it in your writing!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:59 AM

      This particular story will be very cathartic for me, I think. In my job, I must bite my tongue. With a piece of fiction, my characters don't have to.

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  17. Fundy BlueJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    What an interesting day job you have, Donna! Lots of grist for the mill. You led me to the IWSG,and I'm so grateful for that. Happy writing in 2015!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:00 AM

      Grist for the mill. I like that. I'm so glad you're enjoying IWSG!

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  18. Shannon LawrenceJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    I always kind of look forward to the new year for that new start. Each new week, too. Your job does sound interesting.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:01 AM

      My job has its moments. There's usually enough variety to keep it interesting. But when things get ugly (politics), holy cow are they ugly.

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  19. CynthiaJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Good luck with SWING VOTE. I'm sure you've observed and experienced a lot at your day job to be inspired to write this story.

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  20. Michael Di GesuJanuary 8, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Hi, Donna,

    Happy 2015...

    Sounds like you are off to a good start. Excellent quote by James Owen....

    For 2015, I hope for a simpler and safer world for all. Where all our hopes and dreams can come true.

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  21. L. Diane WolfeJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    That saying is so true. It's all in our attitude and how we respond to situations.

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  22. Cherie ReichJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    What a great quote! My motto this year is "no more excuses."

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