Define: Community
Define: Community
This Week In Writing, we explore the meaning of community and how writers can better connect with each other.
I’ve been thinking a lot about community lately. Building a community is largely what I try to do with this newsletter — that’s why I always encourage you to respond. I’m a big fan of building spaces where writers can gather support and encouragement.
Though, I think the idea and definition of a community have changed lately. While there is always a need to come together and work with others, how that plays out is very different from what it was a few years ago.
My goal with The Writing Cooperative is to build a space where writers feel supported and empowered to create amazing things. Whether you’re a novelist, essayist, journalist, hobbyist, or some other ‘ist, I want to provide you with a place to belong and connect with others.
The platform only succeeds if it’s the community you are looking for. So, how do you define community? What does a space for writers look like? Chime in, and let’s build something amazing together.
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Why the Right Writing Community Makes All the Difference | by Kristina Adams | The Writing Cooperative — writingcooperative.com I knew nothing of how to get started, had nobody to guide me, and was terrified to leave the comfort of our apartment. Now, I’ve self-published 3 books, blog once a week (plus guest posts), and have…
How An Online Writing Community Changed My Perspective | by Brandon Abbott | The Writing Cooperative — writingcooperative.com Being a part of an online community of writers helped me understand the first step to learning is admitting how much I didn’t know.
The Disconnect Between Working Class Writers and the Writer Elite | by Walter Rhein | The Writing Cooperative — writingcooperative.com There is a writer in my community who is very well respected. He teaches at the college, publishes a book a year, founded one of the largest writer organizations, and regularly gives talks at the…
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