I joined a writers club last year and I’ve been the most productive with my writing as I’ve ever been. Ive some more stuff published and my writing has improved. the structure of mine is that each week people read work in progress and receive crit and feedback from the group. other peoples feedback is invaluable in helping you find weak spots in your writing, finding confidence in areas you know you are right in, and getting advice and tips on where and how to publish. any group will be good but I’d recommend one that includes a lot of published and accomplished writers and/or a group you have to apply to and be accepted into with the quality of the work. I know it sounds snobby, but knowing that other writers are people who’s work are a good standard helps you trust them and their feedback will be strong - you’re also much more likely to attend if you don’t have to sit through bad writing!
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I joined one last year and it’s been so incredibly important to me and my work. I recommend for any writer. having a community of people who can understand the way your mind works, getting critical feedback of your work (that we rarely get as adults out of education) - invaluable.
Feb 8, 2024
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Ohhh that sounds like a lot of fun! I’ve been wanting to write a poetry book this year and try to self publish it. I have no idea how but honestly, I’d love to be part of your journey and exchange feedback!
Feb 2, 2025
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Write every day. So no to other things in order to write.
Share what you write on here and everywhere else. Publish on a blog or a Substack, share links to your work. Don't heed the feedback all that much—good or bad. You know what's in you. Work the muscle of putting it in front of people.
Go to a public library and volunteer to start a writing workshop for an underserved group, like people facing homelessness. Write with them when they write.
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