writing friends
If you’re new here, Story Work is the name of my current book-in-progress. It describes a process of reflecting, reclaiming, and reimagining the stories of our lives. It involves looking at your life experiences as creative material that you have the power to shape.
The weekly story work topics cover universal life themes with references from literature, philosophy, science, and spirituality; offering perspectives that spark ideas for personal growth and creative expression.
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writing friends
If you’re just joining us, our current theme is Friendship Matters, and this week we are delving into our writing friendships.
Every writer needs at least one writing friend.
A writing friend or community can understand you in a way that your intimate, close friends may not. If you are lucky enough to have friends who write—or who center some kind of artful expression in their lives in a way you can relate to—I hope you realize what a treasure that is.
Writing friends come and go like other friendships. They are with us for reasons and seasons. The relationships I built with other writers in my early blogging days were a huge part of my creative awakening. We saw pieces of ourselves reflected in each other’s words before we ever met, and many of those connections grew beyond the screen and continue to this day. Each friendship, unique in its connective tissue and rhythm, is a source of fellowship and goodwill in my life. As our lives move on, thanks to the digital world we live in, we are able to stay in touch, cheer for each other, offer support and love.
There were also some friendships that fizzled and fell flat.