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Why Writing Online Helps You Build Friendships
Writing is a lonely journey. Finding friends along the way makes it a lot more fun.
Writing online can be a lonely journey.
That inescapable feeling that nobody will read our work. And if someone does read our stuff, they will hate it.
The biggest creators, entrepreneurs, and online writers always feel that pain. We want encouragement. We want feedback. We want to feel appreciated.
That’s why I believe writing online helps you build friendships.
Meet Other Liked-Minded Writers
A few months ago, I met Michael Thompson, a well-known writer on Medium. He’s one of the best writers I’ve probably ever met in my life.
We chatted about life and writing. I didn’t realize how much we had in common. It was so refreshing to talk to other writers who love writing. It’s like you’re office pals.
A few weeks ago, I met Kern Carter, another brilliant writer. He’s published books and written so many helpful articles. We also had so many things in common and loved talking about the writing process.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to writers. Meet online. Chat for 15 minutes. You never know what kind of…
