Many people have dreams of becoming writers—whether it’s fiction prose or research articles. Unfortunately, real life can get in the way and a large portion of dreamers take jobs unrelated to the kind of writing they had in mind, and soon stop writing. Poetry writing takes a backseat to planning lessons for kindergarten classes and all those articles about how to care for … [Read more...]
Using Meetup to Find Local Writers to Help Promote Your Book
Your journey as a writer might be largely independent, but finding a network of other writers can encourage your creativity and, ultimately, help publish and sell your work. Thanks to the Internet and websites like Meetup.com, you can instantly be connected to a network of other local writers, which can positively impact your career. If you’re a new writer just starting out or … [Read more...]
Networking Guide for Writers: Ways to Network Offline
When looking for good workers, employers place personal connections above talent on their priority list. The same holds true for writers. In addition to having superb writing skills, you should make personal connections with editors, agents and other writers. This article will provide you with tips on what you can do to network with professionals offline. Always carry … [Read more...]
How to Start a Writers Group
Starting your own writers group can be a beneficial way to get tips and feedback from other writers as well as to help you stay disciplined in your writing. Finding the right group for you, however, can sometimes be a challenge and may include starting your own group. Here are some tips for effectively forming your own group. Many writers prefer to work alone, but at some … [Read more...]
Critiquing Coffee and Donuts – Online Critique Groups
I love those little donuts covered with powdered sugar, but I don't want to be cleaning their dust off my blue jeans when I'm taking part in a critique session. That sort of thing happens during the let's-have-coffee-and-chat break at the average face-to-face critique group for writers, doesn't it? I prefer an on-line critique group. All right, I confess. My computer … [Read more...]