I love my writer friends

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Can I tell you something I've never forgotten?

When I first started my writing journey, I felt so alone. Like I was the only one carrying this strange, stubborn calling to put words on a page and wondering if it even mattered.

The first time I went to a meetup with other writers, I sat in my car afterward and cried.

Not sad tears. Relief tears.

It hit me, I'm not the only one. There are others who feel this pull to wrestle with words and share them with others.

That moment changed something in me.

And I want that for you, too.

So today I'm sharing the top three places I hang out online as a writer, in case you've been feeling alone in this.

1. 20 Books to 50K (Facebook Group)
This one is inspiring, especially if you want to hear what's actually possible. The premise: it takes 20 books to make $50K/year. Not everyone gets there the same way, but the conversations and the evidence? They motivate me.
​You can request to join by clicking here.​

2. Substack isn't one specific community, but there is a whole world of faith-focused writers over there faithfully stewarding the stories God has placed in them. It's deeply encouraging to connect with other writers who are showing up consistently for their calling. If you haven't wandered over there yet, it's worth exploring. This is my substack page; I'd love to connect: https://substack.com/@deannewelsh​

3. The Unstoppable Writers Collective
This one is mine and I pour my heart into it. It's a small but mighty community, and I love every single person in it. If you're longing for monthly virtual writing retreats, coffee chats, and weekly accountability with writers who actually get it... this is your place. For only $19.99/month, because community should always be an easy yes.
​Come find us here → https://youronlineguy.thrivecart.com/unstoppable-writers-collective/​

You were never meant to write alone.

And you don't have to.

With you on the writing journey,
​
Deanne
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If you want to peek inside the Collective before committing, join us for our Write With Us Retreat this Friday, May 16th, 8am–12pm Pacific. You'll leave inspired, encouraged, and with more words on the page than you thought possible. Just bring your current project. Grab your spot here >> DeanneWelsh.com/wwur​

Have a book inside you? Longing to connect with other Christian writers? You're in the right place. We are unstoppable writers because our God is unstoppable.