Comments on: Why Writers Need Human Connection

By: Find Your Tribe | Writers In The Storm

Find Your Tribe | Writers In The Storm — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:00:58 +0000

[…] Let’s celebrate community! In the comments, give a shout-out to your favorite tribe and the way it feeds you, or use this supportive blog platform as a place to announce your commitment to finding a tribe in 2016! Still not convinced? Read Jamie Raintree’s December post, “Why Writers Need Human Connection.” […]

By: L.A. McKee

L.A. McKee — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 07:20:56 +0000

Thanks for this inspirational message, Jaime! I live in a small town, and have yet to make those face-to-face connections to other writer's you mentioned, so I've been focusing on building an online writing community. But you're right, even though it's great, it's truly not the same. Your article addresses perfectly what's been missing in my life. Much appreciated!

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Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:26:18 +0000

[…] Why writers need human connection. Jamie Raintree guests on Writers in the Storm. […]

By: Glenda

Glenda — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:22:30 +0000

Hi Jaime, thanks for a great blog., parts of which described me totally! I fled to a lonely beach in Mozambique for sixteen months to write. I did get a lot of words on paper, but now that I am back in a community I find I put just as many words on paper - it's all to do with your commitment to your craft! But I do miss the beach ....

By: Jamie Raintree

Jamie Raintree — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:33:58 +0000

In reply to Jozzy. Hi Jozzy! You are preaching to the choir, my friend. I have a really hard time asking for help. I've been making it a point to ask more often because I tell myself--and maybe you've noticed this too--that I always feel honored when someone asks me for my help and I feel like it strengthens our relationship. People like to feel needed, appreciated, irreplaceable. Letting someone know that you know you can count on them is a beautiful way to validate your relationship. So ask away! And yes, get out of that house! There's a big, crazy world out there! ;) Happy Holidays!

By: Jamie Raintree

Jamie Raintree — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:30:25 +0000

In reply to littlemissw. YES! I think being a stay-at-home-parent definitely makes this all the more important. I am one too. One of my friends and I often get together to write but sometimes we end up chatting the whole time instead and we never get upset about it because the interaction often feeds us more than the writing would have. And then, feeling good, we head home and get to work! Lol!

By: Jamie Raintree

Jamie Raintree — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:28:46 +0000

In reply to Linda Lee. Merry Christmas to you, Linda!

By: Jozzy

Jozzy — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:33:57 +0000

Jamie - so happy to see your post! It gives me a lot to think about as I am one of those that have an incredibly hard time asking anyone for anything - including help of any kind. I am enrolled online working to receive my Masters Degree; I have writing sites that I often interact with; and very few friends or close friends. So much I could say here as to 'why' I attempt to be so independent. I will watch that link as well, see my therapist more, (he he) and attempt to become more open to leaving my house - I need this. !! Thank you for the insight - much needed. :-)

By: littlemissw

littlemissw — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:30:14 +0000

It's so true. We need not just human interaction but meaningful interaction. That's one of the things that I've found being a stay at home mum as well as a writer - it's not just about finding time to write, it's about finding time to create experiences and interactions that fuel my writing. Sometimes that means saying yes to coffee, even when you don't think you have time.

By: Linda Lee

Linda Lee — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:09:08 +0000

So true...human beings need human beings. We can't interact solely in the vacuum of cyberspace. Thank you, and Merry Christmas! 🙂