{"id":13942,"date":"2023-04-04T19:57:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T01:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pjmaclayne.com\/?p=13942"},"modified":"2023-04-04T19:57:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T01:57:49","slug":"my-first-book-iwsg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pjmaclayne.com\/?p=13942","title":{"rendered":"My First Book #IWSG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0To 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\u2019s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!\n

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The awesome co-hosts for the April 5 posting of the IWSG are\u00a0Jemima Pett,<\/a>\u00a0Nancy Gideon,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Natalie Aguirre!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.<\/p>\n

April 5 question – Do you remember writing your first book? What were your thoughts about a career path on writing? Where are you now and how is it working out for you? If you’re at the start of the journey, what are your goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The first book I ever wrote was back in 1975. It was a time travel romance and frankly, it was bad. No, it was worse than bad, it was terrible. I enjoyed the experience and was proud that I had accomplished it. Somewhere, I still have a typed copy stuck where it will never see daylight.<\/div>\n
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I didn’t try again until about 17 or 18 years ago. That book was at least only bad. But the story was overly derivative of another author’s work, so it too will remain tucked away.<\/div>\n
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I finished several books before finally writing one I felt was good enough to share with the world. But none of them were a waste of time. Looking back at them, I can see how my writing improved with each.<\/div>\n
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I’m currently working on my 11th and 12th books, but I still get a thrill each time I finish writing a story. I haven’t written a best seller yet, and it as great as that would be, the sense of accomplishment I feel each time I write “The End” is the reward that keeps me going.<\/div>\n
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Don’t forget to check out some of the other authors in the group and find out about their first books.<\/div>\n
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As always, until next time, please stay safe.<\/div>\n
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