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By: Jill,
on 11/28/2009
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By Jill Earl
Whether you’re a newcomer to Facebook, or know your way about the social networking site, you might be wondering if there’s an easier way to connect with writers. Take a peek at two of the resources I’ve found helpful.
First up is Creative Writing Sites on Facebook - an Index. Use it to look up authors' business pages, writing programs, writers' groups, writers' retreats and residencies, presses, magazines, workshop communities, the list goes on. According to the site, this index, which was established February 2008, is now at 840 listings.
Next is Creative Writing Blogs on Facebook - A Directory. Established December 2008 and comprised of 110 blogs so far, it’s great for locating writing-oriented blog networks and blogs.
Since both are open groups on the site, you’re free to list your own site or blog, useful for getting your name out there and networking with writing peers globally.
Keep in mind that you do have to join Facebook in order to access the directories and click through to the links, though.
Creative Writing Sites on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8539923410
Creative Writing Blogs on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52662804736
Check them out and make the ‘write’ connection on Facebook for yourself!
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Yes, I am :) WOW is one of the best places online for women who have the passion for life and writing. WOW has given me lots of tips to strike a balance between career and family.
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Thanks to you too, Margo, and to all the passionate women at WOW :)
Thank you, everyone at WOW for connecting me with so many amazing writers. I have been so blessed since I "found" you all.
I'm a newbie to the blog and still don't have looked over all your resources but I'm glad I'm here. I've got you on my Google Reader. Happy Thanksgiving.
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