My speaking gig was enjoyable yesterday. The writers meet at a plush country club on a lake. Beautiful setting on a gorgeous spring day. I enjoyed meeting some interesting writers and heard another interesting speaker who talked about how to make real money writing and selling ebooks. I’ll share more about this as I learn more. I plan to do a study of the concept this weekend.
Today, though, I have a long day of writing, editing and proofing ahead as I prepare a manuscript for a publisher. Cross fingers!
Do you belong to a writers’ group? Do you have a writing buddy? Are you part of a writing/publishing organization? Do you attend writers’ conferences and other events? If you are writing, you should be doing at least some of this. You cannot attend a writers’ event without learning something of value. Now, coming from someone who has been in the “biz” for as long as I have, that’s really saying something, isn’t it? Get out of your writing closet, meet other writers, mingle, ask questions, listen to what others have to say. Not only will you learn, you will probably receive a mighty shot of inspiration that you can take back to your writing room with you. It’s a win/win situation. Those of you who have belonged to or attended writers’ group meetings know this. So if you are not currently getting out and meeting other writers, do so. Create reasons to be around other writers, even if you just mall-walk with a writer friend or carpool with someone who writes.
You can communicate with other writers via the Internet, as well. Tap into some of the various forums available to writers at all stages of their passion. If you belong to an online organization with a discussion group, such as Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network—SPAWN, or the Cat Writer’s Association, participate. See if you can find a writing buddy to help motivate and inspire you. Start conversations related to an issue you’re experiencing with your writing or publishing project.
And in the meantime, let me be your buddy through one of my books—The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book or A Writer’s Guide to Magazine Articles, for example. Or get to know me a little through my metaphysical adventure memoir, Quest for Truth. All available at http://www.matilijapress.com
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