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The Insecure Writer's Support Group was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh as a place where writers can talk about their insecurities once a month, and receive encouragement and support from other writers.



The major thing that I'm insecure about this month is my dissertation. It's pretty much finished now, I just need to do a few last minute things and then get it bound and it'll be ready to hand in. I'm really pleased with the feedback I got from my tutor last week - he said that my writing had improved a lot since the start of the course, which is obviously great news.

Despite this, I'm really nervous about actually handing the dissertation in. I feel like I've done as much as I can to it at this point, but I'm nervous in case it's not enough. Hopefully it'll be fine, and I'll get a good mark on it. I certainly feel like I've worked on it hard enough and for long enough to earn a good grade, so hopefully my tutors feel the same way! The stories have worked out well in my opinion - some better than I ever expected.

Hopefully I'm just worrying over nothing.

Comments

  1. I bet you are worrying about nothing. You worked hard on it and I'm sure the grade will reflect that!

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  2. I hope that good things come to you soon! Hard work rarely goes unrewarded. :) Happy IWSG Birthday!

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  3. Writing for grades can't be fun. At least you know that you're getting better. Good luck with the dissertation. I'm sure you'll do great.

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  4. It'll be fine! I can feel it in my bones! Great work, Laura. You've worked so hard and now you'll see those labors pay off! :)

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  5. I'm sure you've done everything you can, and all will go well. You seem very organized and ready! Go for it!

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  6. I hope you do well with your dissertation! :-)

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  7. I am sure your hard work will pay off, Laura. Good luck.

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  8. Wishing you the best! But it's still a great accomplishment to know you've improved and to love what you've written, especially after having worked so hard. Surely it will pay off!

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  9. I hope your dissertation is perfect and you get a great mark! Just remember...it is the one making the marks opinion....www.sandysanderellasmusings.blogspot.com

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  10. you did it! it will be terrific!!
    good luck and fingers crossed!

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  11. That would really make me nervous, too. Though I think after all of the hard work you've put into this, it will be great! Good luck, Laura! :-)

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  12. Best of luck to you!!! I'm sure it'll be fabulous!

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  13. You totally did it, Laura. And you had good feedback, it will perfectly fine. Good luck and yay for finishing it up ;)

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  14. I'm sure it'll be fine. :) Sounds like you've been doing really well!

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  15. I find that I do better when I rehearse like crazy, then take the final 24 hours before show time and shut it down. Gives the brain and body a chance to rest and I actually perform better.

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  16. A dissertation sounds really stressful, but you've put a lot of hard work into it and I'm sure it'll be great. We are our own worst critic.

    New follower by GFC. :)

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  17. Wow, good luck. I think it's only natural to be nervous about something you have so much invested in. I get you do great.

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  18. I think that everybody's going to find your dissertation amazing so don't worry Laura, best of luck with it.

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  19. I bet you get a really great mark for your work. But is is good not to be over confident . . . .

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  20. I believe you're going to do well. I have been reading throughout the summer about all the work you've done on it. You have done your best, now let the tutor make their call.

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  21. I think when you've put the time and effort into a project and generally have a good feeling about it, things turn out great. I sending you good vibes. :)

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  22. Finishing your dissertation is quite the accomplishment! Your tutor's comments sound very promising, so I'm sure your hard work will be rewarded with a great mark! Crossing my fingers for you! :)

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  23. I abandoned my main writing project recently so I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.

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  24. I have a feeling that with your hard work and good comments from your tutors that it will be just fine. I certainly understand your nervousness, though. I've never written a dissertation, so just the word (and the thought of the work) scares me. Best of luck to you!
    Tina @ Life is Good

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  25. Congratulations on completing your dissertation. And I'm sure, if your tutor thinks your writing has improved, it will be well received. Being nervous about it is a good sign though, it show you care and are passionate about it!

    Good luck!

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  26. Have faith, Laura. You've worked hard and I'm sure it will pay off.

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  27. I always thought a HUGE part of college was being prepared and able to argue your grades with you professor. I mean, some will give you the cold treatment, but most are open to negotiate if you can present a compelling argument. So there's the back up, right? A persuasive argument.

    But you won't need it. You won't. ;)

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  28. Good luck on your dissertation! And I'm sure it is scary to hand it in, but I'm sure it's great!

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  29. If you think you've done all you can, then I'm sure you -have-. You'll be fine :)

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  30. Best of luck with turning it in! I'm sure you'll get high marks and wonderful feedback. :)

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  31. All the best, Laura...Your hard work will pay off!

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  32. To echo Michael: All your hard work will pay off! Based on everything else I've read here, I think that your dissertation must be great!!!

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  33. I'm sure your dissertation will be great. Don't worry about it and take the time now to chill out and relax.

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