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Every Writer Needs a Posse

6/17/2013

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Time and time again I hear that people should avoid friending other writers on Twitter. That writers are basically useless friends for other writers. That when promoting a book, a writer should seek out readers. I never understood this reasoning because:

Writers are readers.

I have always been a reader, even when I hadn't written anything in years. Most of the writers I know not only read, but read hundreds of books a year.

I could understand if we were trying to sell waffle cones. Then that logic would make perfect sense. If I own my own waffle cone factory, then I don't really need anyone else's waffle cones. But who reads their own books for entertainment? Books are a case where suppliers and consumers overlap.

But that's not the only reason it's great to have writer friends. When you are stuck or going insane or feel unmotivated, your writer friends understand the exact hill you're trying to climb because they've had to climb it too.

They are founts of valuable information. Just reading my friends' blogs about what has worked for them and what doesn't work for them gives me all kinds of ideas about writing, marketing, etc. And most importantly...

Writers aren't in competition with each other.
No one reads just one book. That means there is no reason that writers can't work together to promote each others' books. When I read a book I like I scream it from the rooftops. Why? Because if I enjoy a book, then people that like my writing will probably like the books I enjoy. That way people get extra value for listening to me blather on.  I help them find things they like. And that makes me feel all warm inside.

So go hug a writer today.


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KJ Charles link
6/17/2013 02:40:30 pm

Completely agree on a human basis! The connection with other writers is part of what makes the book world so compelling to be in. And on a professional basis, friending writers gives you a snapshot of what the market is doing, which publishers are go ahead, etc. Plus interesting blogs. :)

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Susan Stuckey link
6/17/2013 09:56:05 pm

Like the post Kayci :-) Nicely done.

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Lydian link
8/8/2013 04:35:56 pm

Well said. Anyway, it's only among fellow writers that I don't feel like a complete lunatic.

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ED Martin link
2/19/2014 12:30:17 pm

Great post! And now I want ice cream.

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