Support is Out There: How to Get Involved in the Writing Community – Written by Ralia Farah

Getting involved in the writing community can be beneficial in so many ways. By engaging in local writing activities, publishing works, and via Social Media platforms, young writers can find a place in a welcoming community.

Local Writing Activities
Many local libraries host writing events that give both established and aspiring writers a chance to showcase their work and build skills to advance their passion. You can check your local library’s website to stop by and speak with a librarian. Most of these activities are free to join in on and will provided a safe, fun, and supportive community.

Publish Work
Whether you seek traditional publishing or the ever growing popularity of self-publishing, you will be able to grow your platform and enter a supportive community. While this may seem like a scary step to put yourself and your work in the spotlight, it can be so rewarding. Having your work available for others to enjoy is exciting and sparks a sense of accomplishment. You will also enter into a beautiful community of young authors who support each other provide guidance when needed. Remember, novel aren’t the only things that get published! You could publish a poetry collection, short stories, comic books, etc.
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Support Others & Post on Social Media
You can share your work on social media as well! If you write poetry, then you make a poetry series that will allow fellow readers and writers to recognize and appreciate your work. If you write novels, then make promotional posts! These posts don’t have to be all serious, either. They can be fun! For example, you can make posts about what your original characters would say, do, wear, etc. Get as creative as you’d like, and the writing community will appreciate every ounce of work you put in! Even if takes a while to find your place in the social-media-based writing community, you will eventually find your desired niche and you will thrive! Don’t forget to support others on social media, too. It is so important to support others by liking, commenting, even sharing their posts! There are a lot of amazing writers in the writing community who will make sure to do the same for your account as well! Support goes a long way, and by supporting each other, you can make lasting connections with other writers and support each other’s goals and projects!
 
Although these are all (hopefully) useful tips, there are so many ways to get involved in the writing community! There are all kinds of opportunities that lie right beside us, whether it is virtual opportunities or in-person ones! The writing community is full of sweet, passionate individuals who genuinely want what is best for you! No matter which route you take to get there, I am confident that you will find exactly where you belong in the writing community by getting more involved in it!

This blog post was written by Ralia Farah.