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!
The awesome co-hosts for the May 6th posting of the IWSG are Jenni Enzor, Jemima Pett, Jamie of Uniquely Maladjusted but Fun, and Kim Lajevardi!
Optional question - What was the most inspiring feedback
you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers?
you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers?
That I made them cry. Does that make me mean? I tend to write about hard things people experience in life, and if I do it right, the reader goes through that with them. I guess that's why I don't do romcom. I'm serious and if I'm ever funny, it's almost by accident. 🤷🏻It does happen sometimes.
I have a special folder where I put emails I've received. It's called Bummer Day. On a day when I'm feeling wear or beat-up by this writing life I've chosen, I can go to it to see what people have said. It uplifts me.
What about you? What inspiring feedback have you received?
I've made readers cry and it certainly was by accident! Good thing though, right?
ReplyDeleteTotally, Alex!
DeleteMaking readers cry is a huge compliment. It's a great idea to save reader responses for bad days.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the compliment. <3
DeleteBummer Day... That's awesome. I should create one of those. Instead, I just go for a hug from my littles or hubby.
ReplyDeleteHugs from loved ones absolutely work!
DeleteI love the Bummer Day file. I used to save all my encouragement from editors and agents, but I don't reread it that frequently. And I can so relate to getting excited about crying. A dear friend cried at my story when I was a kid and that was the spark that started me on this journey. Although I tend to write more cozy stories now, (and get excited when people laugh), I think we all feel successful when we can make someone feel.
ReplyDeleteI love that making a friend cry inspired you to write. That's awesome!
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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