The Insecure Writer’s Support Group ~ No#9
NEED I SAY MORE ?!
… on second thoughts, if I were to write five sentences EVERY DAY, imagine the possibilities… 
WANNA READ ABOUT SOME CONSTRUCTIVE INSECURITIES?
Go to the IWSG which is hosted by the Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, and you will meet tons of wonderful and super-talented writers with lots of different "writerly" insecurities.
Yes, but only five sentences of a fifty-five chapter novel? You'll produce far more in the same amount of time!
You know just what to say, to cheer me up.Thank you.
That was cute,Michelle.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
Thanks Shelly. Your support spurs me on… keeps me going… 🙂
Hahah. Cute. It can be hard not to make comparisons. I try not to but we are only human. Your story will come when you're ready. Just keep writing!! (:
Elise, I hope and pray that you are right! 🙂 It seems that everybody is writing a novel—– except me. 🙁
hahaha well you'll get there eventually at least.
Thanks Dr.Seuss! I appreciate it.
So true. It seems like every time I accomplish something in my writing, another writer has done 50% more than me in the same time.
Oh well. Everyone has their own pace, right?
Yes, and you can only work at your own pace… we are all different!
That was really cute, Michelle 🙂
Thanks Rachna! 🙂
Actually one 5-sentence piece a day sounds fun. 🙂
It would be fun writing it on a daily basis, as long as each piece forms part of a larger body of work – not individual 5 sentence stories, which is what I normally tackle. 🙂
Step by step, word by word, your story grows.
Thank you Mary! The perfect way of approaching it.
This is cool! You are so creative.
You really think so? It's just dabbling with some drawings… actually very amateurish. (I wish I could draw… )
It's like the expression " quality over quantity." You really pack those five sentences with lots of punch. I'd rather read a short and interesting story over a long and drawn out one. Embrace your creativity! I always enjoy coming here Michelle! Julie
You have made me feel much better! At least somebody enjoys my short stuff! Thanks Julie!
LOL! We all feel like that some days.
Wow! Unbelievable. This comment coming from a super-talented lady who has written a 5-series book of stories that overlap… Thank you L.Diane.
Yup – I've had that feeling too! Love the comic 🙂
Thanks Jemi! 🙂 The comic is my feeble attempt at drawing… (not very good, I know…)
Too funny. 😀 Hang in there, Milchelle. Thanks for visiting my blog. 🙂
I'm hanging in there – quitting is NOT an option. 🙂 Thanks for the return visit.
I loved this cartoon. 🙂
Thank you Medeia. 🙂 I've always wanted to learn to draw/sketch/paint… just the basics…
Never judge your progress against others'. (Unless of course they aren't as productive as you, and then you can secretly smile, feeling all smug and superior! lol)
Wise words, Lexa. I think part of my problem is trying to rush this writing process instead of letting it evolve naturally…
5 sentence fiction is HARD! Not to be sniffed at. If you wrote one every day for a year, that would be an amazing book. 🙂
A great perspective, Nick! I wonder if my 5 sentence fiction modus operandi could be transferred to a full length piece of work?
Love that! How many times have I calculated just how long it will take me to finish? Countless. How often have I been right? Never. I think sometimes when I daydream about how "quickly" I could finish my novel, I am really just procrastinating.
Calculating = Procrastinating… so true! As one blogger commented – step by step, word by word, the story will grow. That's the reality of it.
55 chapters is a lot, but then we are talkin' sci-fi. lol
LOL. I think I simply pulled the number 55 out of thin air, in a moment of despair, to coincide with the 5 from Five Sentence Fiction… Thanks PK.
Ha! I love this!! I also love the name of your blog 😉
Thank you and welcome to my place, Kimberley! "The Art Of Infiltration" – very appealing name too… loaded with mystery/suspense… like literary espionage!
Very cute. 🙂 And I love your 5 sentences!
Thank you Mina! I know you are one of the people who pops in to read them…
I loved this! Heck, I'd be proud of myself writing five sentences a day!!
And to think, a whole book with ONLY 55 chapters. I need to do some serious editing 😉
Cheers!
Jen
Ha! Good luck with the editing, Jen! 🙂
Writing something beleivable and eye- catching in five sentences is much harder than it sounds. It's also good practice for when you're editing your novel – as you certainly will be, one day:-)
That is the sweetest and most inspiring comment I've come across for the day! Thank you J! 🙂
Well, better to have 5 good sentences than 10,000 rotten pages. That's my 2 cents!
Great to meet you here at the IWG.
Thanks C.Lee – I really appreciate your "2 cents" contribution… every little bit counts! 🙂
Hey, Michelle,
There will always be people who make us feel inadequate, even if they're not showoff. The smart thing is to always be working toward our own goals, no matter how small.
Joy, you are SO right! Every person has a different set of goals… a different vision… which is important to that particular individual. Thanks for the reminder.
Haha! I should try the five sentences a day and see how it works.
Sherry, I've been thinking more and more along those lines… 5 sentences a day, or every second day, will add up in the long run… 🙂
I needed that little laugh.
Thank you Susan!
That was SOO cute!! Thanks for the smile. 55 chapters. Wow.
The mention of 55 chapters was just pulled out of thin air to match the number 5 in the Five Sentence Fiction… LOL. The 55 part is not to be taken too seriously… 🙂 It's just a moment of despair…
It always seems like there's someone faster, better or just more gifted than ourself, great comic 🙂
I suppose I can only be the best that I can be… in life there will ALWAYS be someone faster… better… etc. Thanks Charmaine!
I love this! And the possibilities are endless! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Thank you Cherie! Thumbs up to endless possibilities! 🙂
This made me laugh. Love, love, love the comic. And yes, I know exactly how writer's insecurity feels. I've recently come to the conclusion that my YA novel-in-progress should actually be a non-YA graphic novel. No big deal…I just have to learn how to draw. Ha!
I'm glad you had a good laugh! I know my attempts are amateurish… I CANNOT draw! I'm basically hopeless at it! Good luck with the drawing lessons.
Cute comic! When I hear other writers talk of their 100,000+ novel, I wonder if my scrappy little one will be enough. I'm back at revising, so I'll be shaving off about half of said scrappy novel and starting again. Sigh!
Thanks Rose. I know what you mean… I often wonder how long it's taken them to get to 100,000 words. *sigh* Good luck with the revisions!!
That's how started … thinking about how 5 sentences a day eventually adds up.
It has to start somewhere, hey? I suppose that everything starts with the germ of an idea… 🙂
five sentences a day is probably more than i usually do LOL!
I think the main thing is to write SOMETHING every day… no matter how small. Thanks Madeleine.
You can sketch and I can't even do that. 🙂 see, the grass is always greener on the other side.
But, ourside has the natural, serene charm of a slow production masterpiece. Enjoy your Sunday. 🙂
I love the sound of "…slow production masterpiece…" 🙂 … and the charming part too…
I fall into the trap of comparing my work (and my production) to other writers all the time. I have to keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time and commit to something I can do. I will get there. So will you. Good luck!
Kari
Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment! 🙂
Aww, your sketch is adorable, and hilarious! I'm SO the wee guy on the left haha, I am green with envy when someone talks about their super-fast progress, whilst I languish in my pit of slovenly despair!
At least you know your 5 sentences will be tight and powerful. The majority of the 55-chapter writer's words aren't nearly as loved as yours. Oh no… now I feel sorry for the unloved words. 🙁
Thank you Catherine. Though I must let you know that this is the beginning and end of my sketching abilities. Your comment made my 5-sentence-stories feel very loved and important… thank you! 🙂