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Monday, December 1, 2014

Now Available: The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond #IWSG

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group
Guide to Publishing and Beyond

Now Available!!!
And it's FREE!!!

Happy days!

Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond contains something for every writer. Whether you are starting out and need tips on the craft of writing, looking for encouragement as an already established author, taking the plunge into self-publishing, or seeking innovative ways to market and promote your work, this guide is a useful tool. Compiled into three key areas of writing, publishing, and marketing, this valuable resource offers inspirational articles, helpful anecdotes, and excellent advice on dos and don'ts that we all wish we knew when we first started out on this writing journey.

Amazon*
Barnes and Noble
Kobo 
Smashwords 
Goodreads 

Be a part of the IWSG:
Website – Facebook Group – Facebook Critique Circle Group

*NOTE: If Amazon still isn't offering the book for free (we've been on their case about it for a while now) then you can get your free kindle edition from Smashwords.
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Because of certain unexpected factors, I won't be able to post on Wednesday. This will be my IWSG post. Mainly I just wanted to say how excited I am about our book finally launching after months of hard work, writing, editing, collating, formatting. (I've lost count how many times I've read through it). While the IWSG team put it together--including Alex J Cavanaugh, Michelle Wallace, L Diane Wolfe, J L Campbell, Susan Gourley/Kelley, Joylene Nowell Butler and yours truly, Lynda R Young--it's a book that wouldn't have been possible without the generosity, enthusiasm and talent from our long list of contributors. You can all be super proud of this publication.

A big thank you to all the members of the IWSG who have made this group what it is today. You guys are truly awesome.
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68 comments:

  1. RickDecember 1, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Looks Great!

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 1, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    That's right! It was a gigantic group effort. Thanks for your hard work putting it together. It will benefit a lot of people.

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  3. L. Diane WolfeDecember 1, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    LOL - And I lost count how many times I went through it making corrections. But it's finally done!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 2, 2014 at 10:08 AM

      I know, right?! You think you've found 'em all and another pops up.

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  4. Natalie AguirreDecember 1, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Awesome the IWSG book is out.

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  5. Pat HattDecember 2, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    Awesome that it is out indeed

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  6. Susan Gourley/KelleyDecember 2, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    Release Day! So much fun and excitement.

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  7. DEZMONDDecember 2, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    there's a book?

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 2, 2014 at 10:09 AM

      A very special book :)
      (But don't wait for the movie)

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    2. DEZMONDDecember 4, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Sorry to hear about Lady Cortana, today :((

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    3. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 8, 2014 at 8:17 AM

      Aw, thanks, Dezzy. It's been especially hard because she was always there for twelve years. The best writing companion ever. I miss the snuggles and everything else about her.

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  8. Al DiazDecember 2, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Congratulations! It looks great!

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  9. Hart JohnsonDecember 2, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Thank you to all of you who worked so hard to pull this together!

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  10. S.P. BowersDecember 2, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    Congrats on the book and good luck on your unexpected factors!

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  11. Terri TiffanyDecember 2, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    So many congrats being sent your way!!!

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  12. Joylene Nowell ButlerDecember 2, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    We did good, eh!

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  13. Carol RiggsDecember 2, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Congrats on the release of this helpful book, woo! :) What a great group effort, along with your hard editorial work.

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  14. LuAnn @ BackPorchervationsDecember 2, 2014 at 3:41 AM

    Wonderful news! I can't wait to read it!

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  15. cleemckenzieDecember 2, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    This is out and about everywhere! I'm back just in time.

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  16. Bish DenhamDecember 2, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    Downloaded and waiting to be read!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Yay! THANK YOU to all who helped make this possible!

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  18. UnknownDecember 2, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    This is awesome! Thanks for all the info and links - I'll include it on my Friday Freebie post. Have a great week!

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  19. Neurotic WorkaholicDecember 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Congratulations on the book! I included a link to it on my Twitter page.

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  20. PatsyDecember 2, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations to everyone involved.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Congrats to all of us who contributed. Thank you to all the coordinators who made it possible.

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  22. J.L. CampbellDecember 3, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Here, here! for the contributors.The IWSGers are a wonderful bunch! Whooo hooo!

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  23. Mina BurrowsDecember 3, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats on your book!

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  24. Shah WhartonDecember 3, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Boo! It's not free in UK :( Looks great though, well done to everyone who organised and contributed to this awesome writer resource. X

    shahwharton.com

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 4, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      It sometimes take time to convince Amazon to offer books for free. You can pick it up for free via Smashwords.

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  25. AmandaDecember 4, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    It's not free in the US anymore, either. Which is fine. :-) But you may want to remove that line from the post.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 4, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      It's only Amazon that has the lack of free issue at the moment. Sadly, that's the way Amazon does things. You can pick up your free kindle version from Smashwords.

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    2. AmandaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you!

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  26. SittieCatesDecember 4, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    Congratulations to everyone! Yay!

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  27. MelissaDecember 4, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    You guys did a super job. Congratulations!

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  28. Sheena-kay GrahamDecember 4, 2014 at 3:41 AM

    Congrats to all who contributed to this release.

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  29. Emily R. KingDecember 4, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    It's so great to see this talented list of writer's come together for our benefit!

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  30. Donna McDineDecember 4, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    How exciting! I'm delighted to be part of it!

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  31. emaginetteDecember 4, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I have my copy and shamelessly looked myself up. It's a thrill. I can't wait to read all the other articles. The book looks fantastic. Thanks for working so hard on it. :-)

    Anna from Shout with Emaginette

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  32. clarbojahnDecember 4, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I must have missed the free deadline but was happy to get it for under one dollar for kindle. I have been stalking this blog and other insecure writer sites for so long now, it has become like home.

    Thanks so much, Lynda and all the other authors who put their time into it. Can' t wait to read it. :)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 5, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      I hope you both enjoy the read and get a lot of helpful tips from it. I certainly did!

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  33. Stephanie FarisDecember 4, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Congratulations to all of you. That's awesome!

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  34. Juneta keyDecember 4, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I have my copy. I am honor to be included in this project among such great company. Wishing You A Happy Holiday Season.

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  35. Denise Covey December 4, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Just downloaded my copy. It's $1.15 from Amazon AU. Lucky us! Can't wait to read the entries.

    Denise:)

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  36. UnknownDecember 5, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    I heard about this and just wanted to swing by and say congrats! :)

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  37. Chrys FeyDecember 5, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    The team kicked butt with this! Thank you to you and everyone else for all the hard work.

    P.S. I mentioned you in a poem on my blog. :D

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 5, 2014 at 9:26 AM

      Ha, Chrys, that's such a brilliant poem. Thanks too for the mention. :)

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  38. SuzeDecember 5, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    How lovely that Chris mentioned you in a poem, sweets. :)

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  39. Christine RainsDecember 5, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Woo-hoo! Congratulations! The book is awesome. :)

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  40. Tammy TheriaultDecember 5, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    it's good to know that we help each other out so much, we write about it...like in a book! hey sweet Lynda!!

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  41. Empty Nest InsiderDecember 5, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks for working tirelessly on the IWSG Guide, Lynda! It looks wonderful, and I know I'll refer to it often!

    Julie

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  42. Nicholas C. RossisDecember 5, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Bought! Thank you for all your hard work :)

    Judging by the stats, it looks like it was much appreciated:

    #7 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Publishing & Books
    #16 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar
    #41 in Books > Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Publishing & Books

    Awesome! :)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 8, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      Ha, I hadn't looked at the stats yet. I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing them.

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  43. Nick WilfordDecember 6, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    Fantastic news! I know what it is to turn an anthology around in short form. No mean feat. Congrats to everyone who contributed!

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  44. Vanessa MorganDecember 6, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    The book looks great. I've downloaded it and will start reading soon. Have a lovely weekend.

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  45. UnknownDecember 9, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    Reconnecting with everyone, Lynda, after Google destroyed my blog by removing all my photographs when they took over Picasa. Have finally had the courage to begin again!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 9, 2014 at 10:38 AM

      Oh my goodness, Carole. I'm so sorry to hear that! Best wishes for starting over.

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  46. NasDecember 9, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I just downloaded, looking forward to reading it.

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  47. Ava QuinnDecember 9, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Such great news that the book is out. You all worked so hard on it! When I spoke to Susan (Gourley) on Saturday at our writer's Christmas party, she was really happy it was available for everyone, and a little relieved too. It was such a huge undertaking. Thank you to you and the others for working so diligently on it!! You guys rock!!

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 9, 2014 at 10:40 AM

      It is a big relief it's finally out. I've lost count how many times I've read through the book in all its entirety, making sure it was right.

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  48. UnknownDecember 11, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Thank you, Lynda, looking forward to reading the book.

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  49. Kittie HowardDecember 13, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Can't wait to dive into this treasure. Thank you for all that you did to help make it such a success!

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  50. Blue GrumpsterDecember 14, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    Congrats on the book!

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  51. Akanksha JainDecember 15, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Seems interesting. Will definitely look forward to read this book. BTW hearty congratulations on this achievement.

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