Community is pretty important in any group. With authors, it is extremely important to connect with others who can expand your horizon and share ideas. This is very intimidating when you first start out. I remember feeling lost and alone, wondering who I could talk to about plot or character issues. I wondered if I would find a group of people to fit in with and who I would share my passion with.
I was lucky. I found Sharon Strawhand Garner, a mystery writer. She was in one of my college classes and we clicked. In fact, we seemed like two peas in a pod. The connection provided a place to talk about writing, life, and so much more.
I am sharing because being helpful comes with the territory of any guild. Our passion is writing. Our greatest strength is helping those who have questions, need help, and bolstering community. I have seen some horrible treatment of others in the two years I have been a published writer. I make it a point to try to reach out and to help when others have questions. What I am hoping is that others join in.
Be helpful. Be part of the community. Reach a hand out and create the strong link we need as Indie authors.
I was lucky. I found Sharon Strawhand Garner, a mystery writer. She was in one of my college classes and we clicked. In fact, we seemed like two peas in a pod. The connection provided a place to talk about writing, life, and so much more.
I am sharing because being helpful comes with the territory of any guild. Our passion is writing. Our greatest strength is helping those who have questions, need help, and bolstering community. I have seen some horrible treatment of others in the two years I have been a published writer. I make it a point to try to reach out and to help when others have questions. What I am hoping is that others join in.
Be helpful. Be part of the community. Reach a hand out and create the strong link we need as Indie authors.
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