In our book, Writing in a Changing World, we talk about finding a writing group. Since they tend to be solitary creatures, writers don’t cluster together. Unlike football fans or knitters or musicians, writers don’t advertise their interest by emblazoning it on their apparel, nor do they gather together for regular and public group hugs. It’s tough to find a writing group.
You might be lucky enough to live in an area with an ongoing writing group that advertises itself well through local media.
You might live near a college or university with a writing program.
You might live in a fantastic artsy community where people from all walks of life gather to play music, perform theater, knit, throw pottery and write together.
Or you might live in a place where the only thing people write are checks to pay their bills.
How can you find a writing group?
You can start by searching online. You can look on the bulletin boards of local bookstores and coffee shops. You can call your local library or community center.
But all of these resources aren’t terribly helpful until you can define what you want out of a writing group. If you’re looking for someone who views writing as a hobby, the aforementioned places will help you. If you’re looking for someone to help you jump to the next level and write professionally, stay tuned for next week’s post: How to Attend a Writing Conference
