Weekend Greetings
Good morning everyone! I hope your weekend is going well.
Yesterday I met with a group of writers in the Tampa area and it was SO wonderful. Meeting people online is wonderful, but in person is even better. Though I admit to being extremely nervous and probably talking too much about myself.
Eek.
Anyways, do you guys have other writers you talk to? Or are you like me and sit solitary in the chair, writing but never talking. The whole face-to-face thing is awesome. If you don't know anyone who writes, I encourage you to get on the net and see if there's a group nearby.
Writers often have many things in common. I used to feel a little weird (and alone) with my imagination, quietness, bookworminess. But meeting other writers for the first time two years ago at the Florida Christian Writer Conference, and then again yesterday, has been incredible. And if nerve-wracking, it was also a great rush.
How do you feel about writing groups? Or do you prefer the keyboard?
Yesterday I met with a group of writers in the Tampa area and it was SO wonderful. Meeting people online is wonderful, but in person is even better. Though I admit to being extremely nervous and probably talking too much about myself.
Eek.
Anyways, do you guys have other writers you talk to? Or are you like me and sit solitary in the chair, writing but never talking. The whole face-to-face thing is awesome. If you don't know anyone who writes, I encourage you to get on the net and see if there's a group nearby.
Writers often have many things in common. I used to feel a little weird (and alone) with my imagination, quietness, bookworminess. But meeting other writers for the first time two years ago at the Florida Christian Writer Conference, and then again yesterday, has been incredible. And if nerve-wracking, it was also a great rush.
How do you feel about writing groups? Or do you prefer the keyboard?
Comments
While the Internet is great, nothing compares to meeting other writers in person. In my opinion, writers' conferences, booksignings, and writers' groups provide a support mechanism that cannot be duplicated on the Internet.
I'm glad you enjoyed the day.
Blessings,
Susan :)
And I agree with Susan that face-to-face is awesome. But I have to admit that personally, some of my best and most supportive writing pals I have yet to even meet (you included :-)) but that doesn't make them any less appreciated or real to me.
Any writer friend who's willing to trade readings with you, help you improve your craft, and give you pep talks when you're about to lose your mind to the ups and downs of this crazy business is priceless--be they online or on-site.
I've attended three writer's conferences in the last three years, and at each one I feel a little more normal.
I'm glad you got this opportunity, Jessica. Hopefully it will become a more common occurance for you.
It is SO fun! I hope I get more opportunities too, although, it does seem as though I'm more 'myself' when I can write my feelings instead of show them.
I'll check that out. :-) Thanks for leaving the link.
Glad you had an awesome time!
Just saw your comment on Writer Beware and wanted to stop by to encourage you to join Absolute Write. Obviously you don't need to join to read all the boards, but it is a great place to be a member--lots of people who care about writing and helping other writers.
Don't be intimidated (if that's your reason for not taking the plunge; if it isn't, I hope I didn't offend)! There's special subforums just for romance, and just for inspirational/Christian writers too.
I've never been to a writing group, myself. But I am lucky enough to have made some great writing friends online, and it made a world of difference to me--AW in particular.
Hope to see you there!
It's really nice of you to stop by. I'll have to look into becoming a member. Thank you for letting me know the details. :-)
And how did you know I was intimidated? LOL I am, a little.
Hee, because I was before I joined. :-) I lurked there without registering for over a year before I finally took the plunge.
And I'm really glad I did!