Welcome to our Twelfth IWSG, Day of the year 2025.
IWSG is a writers’ support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh.
At IWSG, we believe in the power of sharing and encouragement. Writers of all levels and genres can express their doubts and concerns without fear of judgment. Our community is a haven for all insecure writers!
This group is an immense help to many of us, as we are willing to share our insecurities and successes or offer encouragement and support to others.
So, if you’re a writer seeking a supportive community, IWSG is the place for you. Join us and experience the benefits of sharing your journey with like-minded individuals. The link below will lead you directly to us.
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and our hashtag is #IWSG.
The awesome co-hosts for the December 3 posting of the IWSG are Tara Tyler, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Pat Garcia, Liza, andNatalie Aguirre!
THE COOLEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED
The coolest gift I’ve ever received was winning my first writing challenge. I will never forget it. It was for The Woman and Her Dream under the Prompt UTOPIAN DREAMS for The WEP. I had been competing in the WEP Event for over 4 years and had never placed because the writers who competed were all excellent in their craft.
It was around December 16, 2016, when I received the notification while sitting at my computer, working on another story. Let me say, I screamed, cried, danced in my office, and gave glory to God. I even called family and friends in the United States.
Since then, I have received other acknowledgments for my stories I have submitted to the WEP and to other writing organizations. Still, none will ever diminish my joy over my very first win.
Christmas is right around the corner, and a new year marches in at 00:00 on January 1, 2026. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas, and I hope to see you again on January 7, 2026.
Shalom shalom,
Pat Garcia
