Networking In Writing
The monthly Jeff City Writer’s Meetup is the only time I can connect with similar minds in person. In addition to the emotional charge I get from the meeting, it also serves as a huge reality check.
I know a lot of writers who need to find another profession. I also know a lot of writers who leave me in quiet awe after I’ve heard/read their work. I’m always blown away by reading published that is complete and utter tripe compared to some of the gems that might never find their way onto the shelf.
Then it hits me; of all the advice I’ve ever received, there is one thing that everyone agrees on. In the end, you just have to get lucky.
You can be God’s gift to the craft, but it doesn’t mean squat unless the right person is reading your stuff. That’s the secret to a lot of these twitter tools and social networking services; the larger your network, the better your chances are of finding that one person who’s willing to take a look at your work.
It’s the ultimate gamble; you can have over fifty thousand followers on twitter, and a couple thousand facebook friends, but if no one is recommending you, then you probably won’t go anywhere.
Freaky.
So when someone tells you that you should spend just as much (if not more) time networking as you do writing, listen to them. Discount no one that may show interest, because you never know who might think you’re worth the time of day.
Best of luck to everyone trying to get published. It’s not an easy road to walk; here’s hoping all of our work pays off. Thanks for reading.
(c) Avery K. Tingle for Akting Out LLC
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