I both agree and disagree with that assumption.
Yes, actually typing and plotting is all about me, myself, and I. But being a solitary writer is both lonely and selfish. The writing community is bursting with awesome people looking to help one another. Looking to commiserate over that rejection letter? Need a free beta reader to look at your book? Want some advice on what to say to an agent?
SEE THE WRITING COMMUNITY. Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc. are FULL of writers helping out writers. Critique Circle is a great example--and a site I'm trying to make a comeback on.
But don't just participate one-sided. Build relationships, offer your own critique services and advice. When you get published, you won't find yourself standing alone, but backed by a network of friends who will provide that ever-so-helpful-yet-evasive word of mouth that tells people "Buy So-And-So's book! It's amazing!"
Build relationships, guys. Don't write solo.
Stay tuned for an exciting announcement on August 3rd-- or just take a gander to the right sidebar. That's right--a CONTEST is coming, a CONTEST is coming!
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