So glad you love the GIAM loop. It’s the feedback I get from you and others that the loop has changed not just your writing but your LIFE that still astonishes me. It also makes me determined to reach out and try to build that for more and more writers.

The concept has always been simple: gather a manageable number of people to participate on the loop. Post our goals and accomplishments weekly. Share high and low moments throughout the week as necessary. Get to know each other a little (it adds up over the months and years), get to recognize where everyone is at in their writing career. Share industry and inspiration on an ongoing basis.

They say it takes a village, and that’s what GIAM has become for me–my own special neighborhoods.

You analyzing Virgo, you. It’s tough being a writer, because you have to work even harder to turn off your internal editor. Now you know to watch out for it.

So glad you found the post (and comments) inspirational.

You’re such a sweetie to even swing by here, but now that you’re here, I’ve gotta confess some things:

Karin taught me TONS about what it means to be a hardworking professional in this business. She pours herself into her stories, yet she manages to keep tabs on dozens of struggling writers and give advice, encouragement and empathy. She is ALWAYS positive and diplomatic–even when she’s being blunt. Last month, she was named RWA’s PRO Mentor of the Year. And she deserved it.

Karin taught me by example to pay it forward. Oh, and she shared with me another of my favorite quotes: “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” –Madeleine Albright I couldn’t agree with Karin and Madeleine more.

Thanks for believing with me. I think that’s part of the karma. Not only am I ready to pull for myself, but I’m open to letting others spread their positive vibes my way. And I spread them back. And the more energy I spread, it feels like the more energy I gain.