Writing Groups

I mentioned them before, but I love my writer's group.  I can't tell you how fabulous they are or how important I think finding like-minded individuals is when you're writing your 1st, 10th or 100th novel.  So I have to give a shout out to the Rebel Writers!!

Members of a writing group can give you support, serve as inspiration, be your cheerleader, help you when you're stuck, be your biggest promoter and so much more.

Writing a book is hard.  It's probably one of the hardest things I've ever done and I might have given up (not forever because I don't think the writing bug would've left me) at least for a while.  Watching these women battle to finish their first draft and having them encourage me to finish mine was invaluable. It honestly kept me going.

I'm married.  I love my husband dearly.  But as proud as he is of my dedication to writing this novel, he's not very interested in the day to day process of the actual writing.  He's not a YA paranormal kind of a guy, and that's ok.  So its nice to have people who know what my book is all about, who can read my drafts and offer advice.

I do want to say be smart about who you release your work to.  This is definitely a relationship that involves trust and compatibility, so don't just jump in with the first group that has an opening. Get to know them, make sure these are people you can work with, and make sure there is something in place to be sure your work remains your work.  But if you can find the right group?  Its amazing!!  Good luck!