We all need help at some point, especially when it comes to writing. Someone else may know more about a writing technique or what works and why with marketing. Sometimes we just need the encouragement of meeting with like-minded people who share the same struggles.
In my post last week regarding goals, I indicated I wanted to connect better with other writers. I already receive incredible support as a VIP member of Rave Reviews Book Club. Other members are quick to share social media updates. I’ve already received Member of the Week and PushTuesday awards as a member. And I’ve had some honest reviews from fellow members. Likewise, I tweet/retweet often about other club members, read and post reviews as well as host book blog tour stops.
But this upcoming year I want to make contact with one or more local writing groups. In short, I want to find more support among writers. Forging further contacts in person could be a fantastic help and support in addition to what I receive online. The internet has its limitations that in-person interaction provides.
In a writer’s group I might find and share tips of all kinds, critiques, writing craft instruction as well as develop more friendships that network into more contacts. Knowing more people can be helpful for marketing as well. Additionally, the exchange of ideas can boost creativity and lend guidance for any number of writing tasks.
I know of one group that is a forty-five minute drive from home during the week. They only meet once a month but I could probably make time for at least a quarterly visit. I plan to do a little further research and find out if there’s another group that’s closer and try to make contact as available. It won’t hurt to make contact see what fits, learn more about writing and see what happens.
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