Thursday, April 25, 2013

Are You Connected?

You thought I meant social media, right? 






Carolina Christian Writers ~ New Meeting Location

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There she is! Angie Arndt

Would it be worth a couple hours every other month?

Not yet? Really?






What about you? Are you connected with a writers group? 
If not, did I convince you to get connected?
If you are, what meeting topics would interest you?

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  1. Let me just add an "amen" to Dora's comments. Having a support group cheering you on is so important and it's the best (and least-expensive) way to learn about your craft, too. It's a win-win all the way around!

    And the icing on the cake is the long-lasting friendships you make from those connections. So glad we met Dora, and most of all, I'm so glad to have you as my friend!

    1. Awww, thank you, Angie. You made my morning. I feel the same about you!

      I've met and made so many great friends over the Internet, but there's nothing sweeter than meeting them face-to-face and wrapping my arms around them for a hug!

  2. At this point my entire help/cheering section is online. I have connected with a few friends in "real life," though and I would love to do so on a regular basis. Sharing coffee and cake over the internet just isn't the same ;)

    1. Oh, Dana, you're so right. I have two friends that live close enough to meet for coffee or lunch on a fairly regular basis, as often as our schedules allow. It's so nice to chat about "writer" stuff and get up close and personal, especially when we usually spend all day staring at a computer screen.

      Google "writers groups" and see what comes up for your area. Hope you can get connected!

  3. Agree with all of this! CCW is awesome. There's just something about being online all day that begs for personal contact. Giggles that can be heard are so much better than LoLs.

    1. Yay, Jennifer! Great to see you here!

      Loved the pictures of your writing retreat weekend. How did you manage to write? I have the best of intentions when we head to the mountains, but it never works for me.

      Thanks for stopping by!

  4. I don't think I can add to what Dora, Angie, and Jennifer have said. I've been blessed with forming awesome friendships through CCW, and would encourage anyone thinking of joining a local group to do so--ASAP!

    1. ASAP! Love that, coffee buddy. :-)

      I might add that there are more writers groups out there than just ACFW. Romance Writers of America offers local chapters, and if romance isn't your genre, you can still find many other organizations to join.

      Thanks for popping in, Sandy.

  5. I've been blessed with local crit partners, and we've been meeting for years. But I recently jumped in and joined the Northwest Christian Writers Association. I didn't get involved for a long time because of the location and drive. But carpooling with one of my crit partners has made the trip fly by. It's always great to mingle and share with other writers.

    1. Hey, Dawn. You're so blessed to have crit partners nearby. We struggle with that same distance issue in CCW because we serve both Carolinas. Our members live as far as Raleigh, extend to the Columbia area, and stretch to the coast, so it was difficult to find an ideal location. The fire station isn't perfect, but it's close to the interstate that runs through both states. I can see how sharing the journey makes it even more fun!

      Thanks for popping in, Dawn. :-)

  6. Hi Dora, what a wonderful reminder on how much support and networking is out there for writers. And congrats on your latest release! Keep 'em coming.

    1. Plan to. You, too, Cali friend. :-)

      You're rocking with releases. Can't keep up with yours. Love the covers for MIDNIGHT BRIDE and CHRISTMAS FOR RANSOM!

    2. Christmas for Ransom? That sounds intriguing, Tanya.

