Comments on: 11 Steps to Find and Connect with Other Authors in Your Genre

By: mcclellanelias

mcclellanelias — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:37:37 +0000

Late to the party but yeah, great post. While I've connected with a lot of writers on social media, for whatever reason, they seem to be in every genre except my own, (crime). The upside is diverse perspectives and great insight into genres I would've never found on my own. Thanks again for the tips.

By: donnagalanti

donnagalanti — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 10:58:14 +0000

In reply to jagrout.

Hi Jagrout, glad to help! I would try finding short story writing groups online and in person. Why not search in MeetUp in your area?: https://www.meetup.com/topics/short-story-writing/?_cookie-check=GXBwNH51CHulExJe
This is also a great list of writing groups by state/region. If one near you, you could inquire if they have a pocket of short fiction writers. http://writersrelief.com/writing-groups-for-writers/

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By: jagrout

jagrout — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 23:07:02 +0000

Thank you for the great and practical "to do" list. I am finishing a linked story collection and having a heck of a time finding kindred spirit short story writers. Any ideas on how to connect with this very specific group of writers who seem to be a tad on the scarce or shy side.

By: donnagalanti

donnagalanti — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:04:15 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. Denise, it's wonderful you've had success and can now gear up for your next book!

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 04:34:48 +0000

great advice--I've done that and have had wonderful results. hope to do it again when I'm republished.

denise

By: anngmesa

anngmesa — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:23:18 +0000

In the Acknowledgements section of my debut novel, Another Ocean to Cross, I gave a shout-out to all the other authors on social media and in person, whose comments helped me along my way. Often, the other author has no idea how helpful her or his comments have been. Now published, I'm happy to share my ideas with others. I have focused on finding FB groups that fit. Even today, I found three new groups to do with Historical Fiction (my genre) and joined them. My goal is to share and receive good ideas, but also to get the word out about my book. A number of my writer friends I met first on social media, second in person. That's been such a thrill! Turning other authors into true friends has been one of the biggest gifts I've received as a writer.

By: LIsa Ciarfella

LIsa Ciarfella — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:58:28 +0000

In reply to Laura Drake. ?

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By: donnagalanti

donnagalanti — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:56:06 +0000

In reply to Fae Rowen. Fae, I think it's wonderful that we are at least still striving to make these genuine connections! We do need to build a support team to help us on our publishing journey. We really are all in this together. If a reader loves another author's book like yours - then they may like yours. That's so great about building a readership - it's not a competition. Book lovers always want more books :)