[I wrote this post as a member of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group where we share our worries and also offer support and encouragement to each other on the first Wednesday of every month. If you’re a writer like me and you’re looking for a bit of support, you can click the link and sign up here

Happy IWSG Day!

The awesome co-hosts for the February 1 posting of the IWSG are Jacqui Murray, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Pat Garcia, and Gwen Gardner!

Thank you to you, and thank you to the wonderful IWSG hosts who are spreading the writing love this month.

Where to Start

I hadn’t realized how much time had passed since I last posted any updates on my writing or myself. Wow! Almost three whole months! 

I’ve missed it. 

So here I am. The question of the month this month asks: If you are an Indie author, do you make your own covers or purchase them? If you publish trad, how much input do you have about what goes on your cover?

As an Indy author of two short stories, I’ve had limited input on cover design, I love the ones the publishers came up with to support the themes and tie the stories together. 

I am a graphic designer by day. I do create magazine cover art and also a variety of print media designs. And I also do use all of the fancy Adobe graphic software. I could see myself getting into cover art. I love photography. I know quite a few great ones. Images are what drive my brain. It’s how I work. I think I could potentially be good at it someday.

So maybe in the future? We can always hope and dream.

Writing Question for You

I do have a question for you. Does anyone know any great resources for writing different emotions in a highly emotional scene? I’d love to hear your thoughts as you go through the gamut of situations, internalization, and finally reaction with the multiple characters who are often so different.

Thank you!

Happy IWSG everyone! Keep writing and don’t stop! Even it takes more than a month, a year, maybe even 5? Oh my.