NETWORKING

Are you new to writing? Do you have years of written projects under your belt? Are you feeling alone in your writing? 

Maybe the answer to these three questions is NETWORKING or N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G.

A process known to infiltrate the space and minds of like-minded creators. It should not be intimidating. Presented using acronyms to resonate with the author within, they are in truth the same words, explained differently. Blatant options using a selection of descriptive words in an attempt to remove what scares almost every writer — meeting, speaking to, and sharing with people they do not know. 

Whether you are refining, redefining, or are as green as grass, networking for writers is more than garnering bits and pieces of information from their peers. When it comes to putting words one after another on paper, in the end, N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. becomes an important reminder to a prominent destination in your creativeness.

The first line of N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. provides an easy set of thoughts to consider.

Listening, learning, and conversations surrounding the multitude of topics that encompass the literary artist is an essential part of an author’s professional development. The second list of acronymic thoughts is to suggest to the gray cells there are alternative ways or words to promote your N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. path to a higher level.

Nurture professional relationships
Engage with peers
Trade knowledge and experience
Widen perspectives
Opportunities through connection
Resource sharing
Knowledge building
Inspiration through community
Networks that support growth
Guidance at every stage

N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. is a chapter in your writing that should never see the words The End.

What are some of your favourite ways of networking?