1 | Cathy C. Hall Writes

I can’t tell you how important it is to have writing buddies in this business.

For critique partners, for commiserating over rejection, for celebrating success, for understanding the ups and downs of a crazy business .

Um…I guess I actually can tell you how important it is to have writing buddies. But I left out one important reason to have writing buddies.

Inspiration.

When I see a friend’s success, it inspires me to keep at it. I know the journey’s long, but I’m encouraged when friends make it. It proves that the hard work pays off.

So when I saw that a long-time writing buddy of mine had garnered a two-book deal from a big-time publisher, I was well and truly thrilled for her! She and I…

Um…you know what? I’m just going to send you over to The Muffin to read my post about the lovely and prolific Beth Cato. You’re going to love her advice–and I guarantee you’ll be inspired!

Writing buddies. Don’t start in this business without ’em.

When I came across The Mailbox and this request for teaching tips, I thought of a whole bunch of writers. Because I know a lot of writers who also teach. So here’s the scoop:

Easy-peasy, right, teachers?

And then I thought, he-e-e-e-y. I know a lot of writers who have kids in school. I bet you’ve had moments where you thought, “If only Ms. Teacher would try this, I bet my kid would get it.”

So write up those creative ideas and send them along. You might be making money before you know it!

(And P.S. You might want to browse the site a bit and read The Mailbox to get an idea of their style and what they like. A little research goes a long way!)