No matter how much they love you, other people can't truly appreciate the effort it takes to give birth to a book. That is why spending time with other writers and having your own writing tribe, virtual or in person, is a lifeline. Here are some tips on networking and how to find your tribe.
Ten tips for Finding Your Tribe
The Benefits of Genre Associations
Five types of Critique Groups
Ten Tips for a Successful Critique Group
Beta Readers and Where to Find Them
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 1
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 2
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 3
Cool Tools For Writers
Grateful for Great Courses
Great Courses
Writing Master Classes by Famous Writers
Online College Courses Many courses have mentoring and connect you with other writers.
Facebook You can find many writing groups on Facebook to connect with. Here is a list of Facebook groups to join: https://thewritelife.com/facebook-groups-for-writers/
NANOWRIMO Every November, there is a national writing event where you can connect with other writers. Writers sometimes find life long friends there.
Critique Circle is another site to meet up with other writers and receive feedback.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Forums offers a multitude of resources including a critique forum.
Ten tips for Finding Your Tribe
The Benefits of Genre Associations
Five types of Critique Groups
Ten Tips for a Successful Critique Group
Beta Readers and Where to Find Them
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 1
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 2
What Kind of Writer Are You Part 3
Cool Tools For Writers
Grateful for Great Courses
Great Courses
Writing Master Classes by Famous Writers
Online College Courses Many courses have mentoring and connect you with other writers.
Facebook You can find many writing groups on Facebook to connect with. Here is a list of Facebook groups to join: https://thewritelife.com/facebook-groups-for-writers/
NANOWRIMO Every November, there is a national writing event where you can connect with other writers. Writers sometimes find life long friends there.
Critique Circle is another site to meet up with other writers and receive feedback.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Forums offers a multitude of resources including a critique forum.
Insecure Writers Support Group offers a wealth of resources for writers at every stage of the journey.
The Next Big Writer links you to groups with a specific genre.
Reddit has a "sub" reddit for every topic imaginable and is the wild wild west of forums. Here are some "sub reddits" that relate to writing:
r/characterforge
The Next Big Writer links you to groups with a specific genre.
Reddit has a "sub" reddit for every topic imaginable and is the wild wild west of forums. Here are some "sub reddits" that relate to writing:
r/characterforge
Scribophile has resources and offers critiques.
She Writes has hundreds of groups to choose from.
Talentville is specifically for screenwriters.
Underlined is a unique group which offers excerpts for you to read.
Writers Helping Writers offers resources and coaches.
Don't forget to check out writing workshops and conferences. Many are being held virtually at the moment due to the pandemic, which makes it easier for long distance writers to attend. I met my critique group that way and made many writing friends. Follow my Story Building Blocks Facebook page for updates and upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/storybuildingblocks
You can ask me specific question on my Facebook forum for Story Building Blocks:
You can ask me specific question on my Facebook forum for Story Building Blocks:
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