Community--yes! I've been missing this IRL since I left work. I've made incredible new friends and built a cohort of like-minded writers, but it's the in-person bit... And I prejudge opportunities too -- too old, too young, too rural, too popular, too hippy-dippy-woo-woo. But, this year I would like to build an algorithm-free real-life community. Your post gives me a boost to get going and make it happen.
This is such an accurate great piece! Kudus to you for freeing yourself up so you can live more life. Your points are well made!
Thank you, Janice!
Community--yes! I've been missing this IRL since I left work. I've made incredible new friends and built a cohort of like-minded writers, but it's the in-person bit... And I prejudge opportunities too -- too old, too young, too rural, too popular, too hippy-dippy-woo-woo. But, this year I would like to build an algorithm-free real-life community. Your post gives me a boost to get going and make it happen.
I worked on this a lot in 2024, and the results were amazing! 10/10 recommend!