Wednesday, September 5, 2018

IWSG: September 2018

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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! Co-Hosts: Toi Thomas, T. Powell Coltrin, M.J. Fifield, and Tara Tyler!

Question: What publishing path are you considering/did you take, and why?

Answer: I self-published my two devotionals. One was nominated for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in 2009 in Creative Non-Fiction. 

 Now, I'm blogging. The fiction is on hold for the moment. And that's okay. We have to be good to ourselves, too. 

 Whatever your path, however you are published, make sure you treat yourself well. That's job one.

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16 comments:

  1. LouannePiccoloSeptember 5, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    And blogging is publishing, isn't it? I agree with the sentiment that no matter the path you take, make sure you treat yourself well. It can be applied to anything in life really.

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    1. Zan MarieSeptember 5, 2018 at 7:26 AM

      You know what? You're right. That's a frame of reference I missed. :-)

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  2. Crystal CollierSeptember 5, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    Agreed. It's not worth putting yourself through the wringer if it stresses you out and gives you nightmares and mountains of self-doubt. Here's to finding your fit and going with it!

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  3. Sadira StoneSeptember 5, 2018 at 11:31 AM

    Amen, Zan Marie! I have to remind myself that time off is allowed. I wish you happy writing and a golden September.

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    1. Zan MarieSeptember 5, 2018 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks, Rhonda! Life is hard sometimes, but on we go.

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  4. Chrys FeySeptember 5, 2018 at 6:31 PM

    Self-publishing devotionals is a good idea. And congrats on that nomination, though it was in the past. Still awesome. :)

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  5. MandySeptember 6, 2018 at 7:23 AM

    Congrats on your (2009) nomination! That's awesome!

    And yes, you need to be good to yourself as well. :)

    With Love,
    Mandy

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    1. Zan MarieSeptember 6, 2018 at 7:54 AM

      Thanks, Mandy. It's about time I learned this lesson. 😉

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 6, 2018 at 3:05 PM

    That's cool it was nominated for an award!

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  7. CV GrehanSeptember 10, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    Hi ZM! Keep a toe in the water. Blogging works.

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  8. Deniz BevanSeptember 12, 2018 at 5:22 AM

    I miss coming by your blog! I could say it's because of Blogger's new not-notifying-by-email business, but of course that's just shifting blame...

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    1. Zan MarieSeptember 12, 2018 at 2:10 PM

      😁 no problem. I haven't had the energy to go to anyone's blog lately.

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