Gosh! We've been at this blogging thing a while now haven't we. I started up my blog in 2009 and not long after that I joined in with Alex and the crowd doing The Insecure Writer's Support Group. Yes, still plugging away at it...
The Insecure Writer's Support Group
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month in Alex J. Cavanaugh's Insecure Writer's Support Group--a forum of writers who gather to talk about writing and the writer's life. For a complete list of participants visit Alex's Blog.
The co-hosts for theSeptember 6 posting of the IWSG are Sonia Dogra, J Lenni Dorner, Pat Garcia, Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen, and Meka James.
September 6 question - The IWSG celebrates 12 years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how has it helped you?
I've been here from the beginning. Since Alex had been one of my earliest blogging buddies and had been such a big part of helping me get the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge off the ground, when he started #IWSG I was more than willing to get on board. I don't remember missing any posts, but I've always been here in spirit at least. And my memory seems to be a bit faulty at times. I do know that I found IWSG through my association Alex and I've been around since then.
Congratulations for making this thing grow like it has over that past decade plus. May there many productive years ahead.
For me it's good to stay in touch with the community in which I've been a part of since my blogging beginnings. IWSG is a great way to do it. These days I don't spend as much time on computer as I did when my old computer was operational. These days I have to share a computer.
Besides, to a great extent I cut way back on my writing a few years ago. Not due to any insecurity in regard to writing, but mostly a change in the focus of my life. Writing remains somewhere in my future I'm fairly certain, but for present I'm diverted.
Whatever it is, it's all fine with me.
And IWSG--I plan to stick around.
Hope you can take a listen to my current Battle of the Bands post and read about some music that my father truly abhorred. See what other readers think about my "juggling music".
You've been there since the beginning and I appreciate that. Cool the A to Z Challenge is still going as well!
ReplyDeleteAlex, I'm kind of here, but the blog events are big enough to sustain.
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I like touching base with those in the writing community and other blogs that I visited way back in the day. Part of my recent years of not commenting on yours is that for some reason I can't publish my comment. It's blogger, and I'm not sure why but has something to do with embedded comment boxes. As I write this, I realize I might not get it published.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've appreciated the A-Z of which I would like to participate again if I can get my commenting thing fixed.
Teresa
Teresa, I'm not sure what's going on with your commenting situation. Your comment showed up here with no problem. Hope you can find a way to participate in the next A to Z.
DeleteLee
I usually only post for the IWSG, so it keeps me connected, too.
ReplyDeleteL.Diane, these blogging events are great for staying connected if even only a little bit.
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As much as Alex for the IWSG, you deserve kudos for the A-Z Challenge too. It was also crucial in forging connections early in my blogging and just general inspiration. And it was there I met Alex and learnt of IWSG!
ReplyDeleteNick, thank you for your acknowledgement of A to Z. I think A to Z helped a lot of us to connect and grow our blogs.
DeleteLee
Incredible that you've been writing this blog since 2009! Very impressive. I've started and stopped writing many times. I've lately been on a roll with my new blog which I'm very happy about. Your posts and dedication to the craft show what's possible!
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Joaquin, I wish I had the same passion for blogging as I did early on. Or better yet, I'd just like to have a fire burning for writing. Best of luck with your blogging future.
DeleteLee
I've only been posting once a month for IWSG too. To stay in touch with the community.
ReplyDeleteLidy, in my first year of blogging I was posting every day. Now I have to really push myself to put together a post. I need to stay connected with the community, but it can be difficult for me.
DeleteLee
You were one of the first people I visited online when I started blogging and became associated with, first, the AtoZ, and then IWSG!
ReplyDeleteC.Lee, yes, I remember. There is a core of us who have been hanging in there for a good while. Congratulations!
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Hi Mr A to Z!
ReplyDeleteI think I discovered the IWSG via the A to Z Challenge, then Alex asked me to join the admin team, and the rest is history!
I do miss the A to Z Challenge...
Happy IWSG Day!
Michelle, IWSG is so intertwined with A to Z that either way could be possible. Thanks for helping out with IWSG. Join us for A to Z next year!
DeleteLee
Arlee - you are the reason I think I found IWSG. Your A to Z challenge helped me find my way into the blogging world, and I am thankful for all of your kindness and encouragement.
ReplyDeleteYour A-to Z is how I met Alex. You've helped so many bloggers get into this form of promotion. Great on you, Arlee
ReplyDeleteGrats on being with the IWSG for so long! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to learn that you plan to stick around, Arlee! I've seen a number of references to you and the A-Z Challenges as I visit posts today. We all have different seasons in our lives, and it's okay to take a time out from writing. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteYou guys started such a strong blogging community. I hope that it will live on for decades in whatever form humans use in years to come.
ReplyDeleteThe IWSG is celebrating 12 years today, which is so amazing for a blogging community of writers. A dozen years of support! 🎉
"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." – Albert Einstein quote
September is library card sign-up month! Get one, use one, and be grateful such places exist.
J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction &Reference Author, OperationAwesome6 Debut Author Interviewer, and Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge
It is amazing that it's been 12 years...and makes it hit how fast time flies. Life ebbs and waves in changing directions, but the contacts remain close at heart.
ReplyDeleteHi, Arlee!
ReplyDeleteMy experience is much like C Lee's. I first found and followed you, which led me to IWSG and A - Z April Challenges. So, thanks, Lee. You and Alex are absolutely awesome!
I too am at split purposes where writing is taking a back seat. But I hope one day it will get more focus than it has. But I do not wish for it to be my whole life as it was for so many years. I'm ok with it just being a mistress. www.heidiangell.com
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