When was the last time you talked to a fellow writer, whether live or online?
Hanging out with like-minded people is huge, in my opinion. Discussing various topics is simply amazing.
Finding a writing group in your area is not always an option. Thankfully, the internet offers a plethora of groups. It may take time to find one that suits you, but once you do, the feeling of belonging is fantastic.
I have been a part of many groups. One in fact that I started. We did not always agree, but the core of the group was there. That was to hang out, talk, edit, read, and possibly access resources to help us out.
Doing it alone is not fun, for writing is a solitary endeavor for the most part. And if you don’t have eyes on your manuscripts to give you helpful advice, what you produce can be an ugly mess.
Recently, the writing group I was a part of died due to the host having to deal with her medical issues that needed to be attended to.
That left me once again on the lookout for a group to join or create another one. Remembering my first group was from the library system, I searched there. I found a new group starting that I am excited about.
It is new, so I am not walking into a group that is already familiar with each other. I am not sure if this one will pan out, but I will find out soon, now. I am open to checking it out.
I hope you all have such a group, whether it is in person or online. Who truly gets us except other writers?
Sharon C. Williams-Author 