The Write Stuff

Irish Wolfhound like Rosheen from Wake-Robin Ridge

Busy, busy, busy this morning. So far, the response to this new blog has been very encouraging. In spite of all the resources out there for writers, it’s often hard to find a spot where you feel at ease, and can make friends. I hope this will be that place. Writers Supporting Writers. That should be our motto. If we help each other find answers, and we help each other promote our works, we can all grow. Writing is not a competitive sport. The more good books there are out there, the more people will love reading. Folks who love to read are always looking for that next great book, so what benefits one writer, benefits us all. That’s my story, an’ I’m stickin’ to it.

Now, I have my first post to do for a new member, so I’m off to put that together. But, don’t worry. I’ll be back. And in the meantime, I’m only an email away if you have questions, or want to share some news for me to post on your behalf.

Have a great, productive day today, and remember to love your work, so it can love you back!

Hi, Folks!

Sorry I’ve been gone most of the day, but now that I’m home, I just want to say thanks to each new follower who signed up today. I hope you will pass the word to any of your friends who are writers, as well. I’m so looking forward to building a strong, USER-FRIENDLY community, here, where we can look for support, encouragement, advice, practical suggestions, and fun chitchat with others who know exactly what we writers…especially we new writers…are going through. I’m really excited about the potential.

Yes, I know this is not a new idea, and there are established boards and communities out there, but I have found some of them to be a bit intimidating, or difficult to navigate. I just wanted something with a lighter, friendlier feel, though I would certainly never discourage anyone from taking advantage of every resource available. But my aim for The Write Place is kind of like a corner bar for writers to meet up at the end of a long day. Only without the alcohol, of course. Well…I won’t have any, anyway. You guys are free to have a drink on your desk if you like. I’d just fall asleep. 🙂

I am open to ideas and suggestions as the blog evolves into something we can all enjoy and benefit from. I’ve already got a couple of people interested in doing guest blogs, and of course, until we have enough participants to keep us busy, I’ll be posting some of my own thoughts, and work, as well.

Anyone up for sharing an excerpt from a book you’ve published? (We’ll do WIP’s, too, eventually.) Or a poem or two you’d like others to read? Email me at mmeara@cfl.rr.com or comment here, and we’ll do it!

What an age we live in, where this type of thing is possible. Amazing, isn’t it?