Community for Novelists

I did it! I launched Novel Writing World today.

I’m nervous. I’m jittery. I’m going to holiday party, and NOT staying at home to nurture my baby…

And I’m sure I’ll have a lot more to say on the subject as time goes on.

For right now, I’ll answer the question I think you’re asking, which is WHY?

Why create your own online community?

1. Why not?!
2. Okay, I’ll stop being elusive and just say that in all my years (2+) of playing on social media, I’ve really come to love it. So much so, that interacting in that way is my preferred way of communicating with people. You’ll see — this community allows for that kind of connecting!
3. Journaling is the core of my online community. (Thank you Journal Engine!) And that meshes perfectly with my work. Journaling and self-reflection are the core of my curriculum and my book, The Writer’s Adventure Guide.
4. I want to build a community, a group of supportive writers, and I want to lead us all to success by being who I really am, and supporting you to do the same.
5. In business terms, I want to monetize my list. I want you all where I can see you and then offer you opportunities, a doorway, if you will, for you to buy: classes, customized coaching and consulting, and other stuff.

So if you’re curious to learn more, join us in this free community — yes a paying component will come later — please sign up for your 52 weeks of journaling, and accelerate your author career today.

I’m curious to hear what you think, so after you’ve joined in, drop a note and let me know!

PS. Updated 1/1/2011: My community is now called Writer’s Fun Zone Community, for serious fiction and nonfiction authors.