Wednesday, January 2, 2013

It's 2013 and Time for IWSG!

It's 2013, and my first post is for IWSG. If you'd like to be a part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group, please visit here. If you don't know Alex J. Cavanaugh, you're missing out. This month, Alex's co-hosts are Tyrean Martinson and Jamie Gibbs.

It's a new year and I feel great. I know that 2013 will be a great year and I look forward to sharing in other's successes. I hope to encourage or inspire other wonderful authors and I know they all feel the same way. We are all in the same boat, even though we may be at different stages on our journey. As long as you enjoy what you are doing, that's all that matters. The craft can be improved. The journey may take longer than you expect, but perseverance is key.

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and is inspired to begin 2013 on a good note. Here's to a great new year!
Miranda

41 comments:

Empty Nest Insider said...

Great words of encouragement about being on different stages on our journey, and the importance of perseverance. Happy New Year Miranda! Julie

Kyra Lennon said...

The perfect post to begin the year! Happy New Year, Miranda!

Pk Hrezo said...

Perseverance indeed. Without it we'd never accomplish anything.

Happy new year to you, Miranda!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

And we need to enjoy the journey as well!

Ravena Guron said...

Great post! And sometimes the journey is the best bit :) (Or whatever that saying is :D)

Tyrean Martinson said...

Wonderful words of encouragement Miranda! I'm excited about sharing and encouraging each other too.

Cindy said...

Great message for a new year. :)

Pat Hatt said...

Yeah enjoyinh it is surely a plan to be had, as well.

Stephen Tremp said...

Happy New Year to you and yours too! I'll stop by your other link too.

Charity Bradford said...

Thanks for the positive vibe! My goal is to adopt that one instead of one of anxiety. Here's to a great new year of writing and life!

Clarissa Draper said...

I love your words. It's true, we may be at different stages but we're all on the journey together.

Candilynn Fite said...

Aw, same to you, friend! I'm hoping 2013 brings magic to all of us. :)

Michael Di Gesu said...

Hi, Miranda,

Happy New Year to you too!...

And you are so right about our journeys. WE may be on different roads, BUT we all are going toward the same destination.

PERSEVERANCE is the KEY!

Tasha Seegmiller said...

Super excited for this year. I just feel like it's going to a be a good one for many people.

Medeia Sharif said...

Happy New Year.

I'm excited about what's to come in 2013, even though I have no clue what's really in store for me. I feel good, though.

E. Arroyo said...

Yay! A great mindset for the new year. =) Thanks!

Michael Offutt, Speculative Fiction Author said...

Your words are like zen for the New Year! I approve whole-heartedly.

Cherie Reich said...

Wonderful words of encouragement! Let's make this a great year! :)

Southpaw said...

Wonderful sentiments for the new year! Thanks! Have a great 2013.

Shannon Lawrence said...

Very encouraging. Happy New Year!

Shannon at The Warrior Muse

M Pax said...

Happy New Year, Miranda! Those are beautiful thoughts that you wrote.

Amy McBay said...

Fantastic message! Hope you have a very happy year.

JJ said...

Miranda: I love your positivity. Happy New Year!

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

I'm always telling my students that perseverance is the key to success. Have a great 2013

Denise Covey said...

Hey Miranda, I hope this is your year to make that NYTimes bestseller list!

Jennifer Lane said...

Love your optimism, Miranda! I think 2013 will rock as well. I'm excited about finishing one novel and starting another, and about some potential job opportunities. Keep up those high spirits, chica!

kmckendry said...

The journey is what makes the destination so great! Happy New Year!

Tyrean Martinson said...

Love this positive post!!! Best of wishes for 2013! Happy Writing!

Morgan said...

Perseverance IS key! Serious. It's crazy how true that is. I'm excited for this new year, Miranda. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Mark Koopmans said...

As long as you are happy...

BEST words evah!

Have a very happy and successful 2013 and PS... sorry I made you laugh at work :)

Tara Tyler said...

excellent new years post to encorage & motivate!

happy 2013!

Slamdunk said...

You forgot to add that you were regularly boast about the nice weather where you are and make us cold climate dwellers feel even worse during the winter.

Wait, I guess that would not fit the positive intent of this exercise.

Slamdunk said...

You forgot to add that you were regularly boast about the nice weather where you are and make us cold climate dwellers feel even worse during the winter.

Wait, I guess that would not fit the positive intent of this exercise.

Jessica Salyer said...

What a great post for the new year! I agree that perseverance is the key. Wishing you the best for 2013!

Gwen Gardner said...

I feel great about 2013, too. And that's a great start! Thanks for the words of encouragement, Mirandy!

Michelle said...

Hello and happy new year!
So true about loving what we do as writers. I was so excited to get back into revisions after a break through most of December.

David P. King said...

I'm liking this attitude! There's much to look forward to this year. Glad to be a part of it with you! :)

Lynda R Young said...

Yes!! Enjoying our writing makes a world of difference.
Welcome to IWSG!!

meradeth said...

A very positive start to the year! I wish you the best with everything :)

Nicole said...

Great advice for the writing journey!

DL Hammons said...

I'm having the time of my life! Welcome to 2013! :)