Insecure Writer’s Support Group Monthly Blog for November

Welcome to November 2023. Hard to believe another year is almost over, but it’s been a grim year for the world. Let’s hope that things start to turn around soon. It’s ironic when, in the midst of war, we’ll be remembering the soldiers who died in the past conflicts when there are new ones going on. All of the negativity in the world tends to stifle creativity and positive thoughts, making it hard to write romance of any genre.

November 1 question: November is National Novel Writing Month. Have you ever participated? If not, why not?

I have participated in NaNoWriMo three times, successfully completing my novels each time, and eventually publishing them. At the time that I did participate, I had no external factors preventing me from writing each day. Since it was early in my writing career, I enjoyed challenging myself and found the support available from others on my team encouraging.

That being said, I probably won’t be participating this year. I have a novel to complete by November 10, as well as some independent editing to do. In addition, my time is no longer all my own, and I have daughter as well as grandmother obligations that cut into my writing time. As well, Christmas is just around the corner and I have things to do for that. Then, it’ll be January and time to leave the snow and cold behind for a few days in the sun.

As I grow older, I find that everything takes longer to accomplish and yet I have fewer hours available with which to work. Who knew?

Good luck to anyone who does participate. May yourmuse be with you all the way.

Check out other answers here: https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html