Writing is Not Lonely; It’s Social

In the movies, writing is often depicted as a lonely endeavor—picture the solitary author, shut away in a cabin or hunched over a typewriter (e.g., The Shining, Misery).

In reality, writing does not have to be lonely. In fact, some of the most powerful creative breakthroughs happen not in isolation, but in community—when writers come together to share ideas, offer support, and inspire one another. 

Virginia Woolf, for example, was part of a vibrant literary community known as the Bloomsbury Group, which included other prominent writers such as E.M. Forster, Lytton Strachey, John Maynard Keynes, Clive Bell, and her sister Vanessa Bell. They regularly interacted, shared ideas, and influenced each other's work through intellectual discussions and close personal relationships.

Being part of a creative community as you write can be transformative. It provides a space to:

• Get inspired when you’re feeling stuck.
• Request feedback and see your work from new perspectives.
• Be held accountable to your goals so you keep moving forward.
• Test out ideas in a safe, supportive environment.
• Overcome writer’s block with encouragement from peers who understand.
• Share your work with an early audience who celebrates your voice.

Most importantly, being part of a community allows you to feel seen and heard—an antidote to the loneliness that can sometimes accompany the creative process.

Storytelling has always been a deeply human, communal act. Why not let your writing journey reflect that?

Writing Tip of the Week: Join a Community of Creators

Writing may begin as a solitary act, but it flourishes in connection. 

• Host your own small gatherings of creatives.
• Establish a writing group that meets weekly or monthly.
• Work at a coffee house or coworking space. 
• Join an online space like our new Story Cure Community!

Aloha,

MeiMei

P.S. We have designed our new online community, The Story Cure, just for you. We bring together undiscovered voices so you can transform your talent into creations that will be seen, heard, and remembered.

Join us January 10 from 10am - 1pm PT/ 1 - 4pm ET for our LIVE EVENT: The Power of Storytelling! 

It’s free - just RSVP here to hop on our Zoom any time. You’ll hear from successful authors and viral content creators, experts in PR and promotion, and much more!

Quote of the Week

Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.

– Author David W. Augsberger