tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post8948314731511492629..comments2015-12-07T09:27:35.305-08:00Comments on Genissa Bornong: Insecure Writer's GroupGenissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-21389597044902499482014-06-04T13:43:20.195-07:002014-06-04T13:43:20.195-07:00Genissa, I have written about my CP/Writer Group i...Genissa, I have written about my CP/Writer Group issues in the past. I had exchanged samples and two weeks into critiquing, both ladies said they no long want to work with me. They didn't give me a reason. It still stings, but I can't worry about their reasons or let how they say it dissuade me. Six month later i'm a published author and they are MIA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-74969187371597000642014-05-17T11:30:58.056-07:002014-05-17T11:30:58.056-07:00Hi Randi! I'm excited to be part of IWSG. Meet...Hi Randi! I'm excited to be part of IWSG. Meeting fellow writers is always great!Genissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-2512647536526149732014-05-16T11:37:53.386-07:002014-05-16T11:37:53.386-07:00Hi Genissa!
New follower here via IWSG. It can be...Hi Genissa!<br /><br />New follower here via IWSG. It can be difficult getting to know fellow writers. I actually started an online group myself just this week for that very reason. Welcome to the IWSG--I'm sure you'll find it an all around supportive culture :)randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-52081169475001331092014-05-08T18:24:15.538-07:002014-05-08T18:24:15.538-07:00Nice to meet you too, Nick! I'm excited to mee...Nice to meet you too, Nick! I'm excited to meet people in the IWSG :)Genissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-65934660446160939932014-05-08T18:22:04.032-07:002014-05-08T18:22:04.032-07:00Luckily, things like that make me even more determ...Luckily, things like that make me even more determined :) And it taught me how my words toward others can encourage or discourage. The lady tried to be encouraging after she declined becoming critique partners, but it didn't feel like an encouraging e-mail to me like giving me a chance would have. Genissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-2736493946918685162014-05-08T14:40:49.394-07:002014-05-08T14:40:49.394-07:00It is hard, isn't it? Getting to know other wr...It is hard, isn't it? Getting to know other writers and critiquing should be a positive experience, so I'm glad that encounter didn't put you off. This community helps and learns together, which is what's great about it. Nice to meet you on the IWSG!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-70677831950998505022014-05-08T14:38:37.468-07:002014-05-08T14:38:37.468-07:00Wow. We have two options when we come across anoth...Wow. We have two options when we come across another writer who isn't as proficient as we believe ourselves to be. We can push that person further down or do our best to lift that person up. While you felt the "ouch" the person who was really insecure was the one who said it. Glad you didn't allow that person to crush your belief in you.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-81744782252086161592014-05-08T12:14:32.583-07:002014-05-08T12:14:32.583-07:00Haha I thought the same thing. I think I said that...Haha I thought the same thing. I think I said that in the return e-mail to her. Even when I first started writing, it wasn't sloppy. I would have understood it more if there were a lot of errors, but overall, I know most grammar rules. But to each her own. It made me realize that I want to be someone who's willing to help people who are just learning :) Genissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-74572030986951058632014-05-07T19:19:54.718-07:002014-05-07T19:19:54.718-07:00I second that ouch! I could never tell someone tha...I second that ouch! I could never tell someone that, even if I thought it was true(so I guess points for honesty- but I'm giving them grudgingly!). The nice thing to do would be to help that person, so that they could grow to the same 'level' you're at. *makes rude noise* ;) I'm glad you kept writing, and looking forward to hearing more!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-2983878267281271042014-05-07T19:18:28.095-07:002014-05-07T19:18:28.095-07:00Thanks Alex :-) thankfully that happened a few yea...Thanks Alex :-) thankfully that happened a few years ago and a lot of the insecurity from it has gone away. The more I've written the more confident I've become, but doubts still fine their way in. Genissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441564291706025039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3014569626188240414.post-66615577671116008462014-05-07T18:14:27.361-07:002014-05-07T18:14:27.361-07:00The more you write, the better you'll get. It ...The more you write, the better you'll get. It won't ever be easy, but it will come more natural and less stressful.<br />Welcome to the IWSG!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com