Like any community, we have our problems. People who seem intent on making trouble, or who give writers a bad name, or who seem intent on being official naysayers. But for the most part, writers are AWESOME people.
But even the awesomest of folks need support.
You can mentor someone with less experience, provide critiques of manuscripts, query letters, and synopses, provide a shoulder (virtual or real) to cry on when the inevitable rejections roll in, buy books, rate/review books, comment on blog or Facebook posts, share tweets, share resources, offer advice (when it's asked for), share your story, judge contests, and a host of other things.
I've gotten some really wonderful reviews and fan letters in the past couple of weeks for CONFESSIONS OF A SLIGHTLY NEUROTIC HITWOMAN. I can't begin to tell you what that kind of support means!! A giant THANK YOU!!! to all who took the time to do so.
Speaking of support, have you voted yet for the GoodReads Independent Book Bloggers Award? Book bloggers are wonderfully supportive of writers, why not check out the list? Maybe you can support one whose work you enjoy...or maybe you'll find a new blog to follow!
Personally, I voted for Girl Who Reads who has been incredibly supportive of CONFESSIONS and who has a killer blog. Even if you don't vote for her, I highly recommend you check it out.
4 comments:
I try to be supportive of all my writing friends - even if it's just a squee when they've done something good. And they're all awesomely supportive of me, too. Not that I haven't run into the Negative Nellies of our profession, but in the end, they're meaningless and they tend to fade away if you ignore them.
Sometimes all I need is knowing that other people out there understand what this whole writing gig can be like. And lucky me, I've got that. Thank goodness for the internet. LOL
And btw, SQUEE for the wonderful reviews and fan letters. You deserve both. =o)
Oh, I love this post! People like you! That's who I rely on for my support. Positive, kind and sharing writers who are always optimistic even when it seems like there's no cause to be. GREAT POST and CONGRATS on the awesomeness surrounding your book!!!!
B.E. -- I agree that the internet is a wonderful tool for connecting with other wonderful writers.
Lindsay -- Glad you liked the post. So glad we've "met".
I know I wouldn't have gotten a tenth as far as I've gotten in this business without the support of other writers and readers. JB herself has been my biggest cheer leader, so I definitely have to thank her, and all of the members of this blog who patiently put up with my ramblings from week to week. ;)
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