After our great thread was cut short on the Linked In group, we have decided to start our own page. I am working with a couple of people from the thread and as soon as it is finalized, it will be posted here. I really enjoyed the way we were able to help each other with the blogs that were being posted along with other info that helped those who chatted there almost daily. We will keep you updated!
I’ve been a rather absentee participant again for the past while due to school commitments, but I’m really sorry to hear this happened! Even though I didn’t comment often, I really enjoyed your thread, and loved being able to see all the hard work people put into their blogs! I’ve even made a few friends from participating on that thread. A shame indeed!
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I agree! It was a sudden end and I had left some links on it that I would have saved if I knew it was going to be cut. However, it is what it is, and we move on. I met some great people, such as yourself, too!
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Okay Tami, Here we go – I’m following your blog now. 🙂
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I really think that’s a GREAT idea Liz!! I was told you’d like to contact me about the group name. *chuckle*
Since I was already asleep by then I apologize only getting back to you so late. Let me know if you need my help, ok?
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Love to have some input for content and a name. I would like it to be a place where writers can go to promote the blogs, but I know this is not unique. I would like it to have links to contests, Places for critiques, local support venues and such as well.
What do you think?
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How does Writers Gateway sound? Raani please read Tami’s post. It is with the two of you that I would like to join forces.
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Glad to hear it.
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Thanks for your support. If you have a name suggestion, let me know.
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I think the idea of a “full support” network for writers in general would be a great venue. Technical skill help, frustrations with the writing life, social networking profiles, the whole gambit. It would create a broad network of support, leave us with many options to keep the group growing, and ideally encourage others to share their trials and triumphs. Perhaps we could even have guest posts from established authors…
Since there are already so many sincere, and empathetic people here, I would think the new group would be a fantastic resource for writers at all stages…
Tami
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Perfect!
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Tami, please read Raani’s post. It is with the two of you that I would like to join forces.
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Yes I know… I love reading Raani’s posts, and I think this is a fantastic project!
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Hi Liz, I’m sorry… I’ve been working the entire day and didn’t have time to reply. But now I’m here.
I was playing around with “Writers Department” – “Writers Terminal” – “Writers-help-writers”
But I really do like your name. “Writers Gateway” does sound great!
Do you have some kind of a “logo” you need to provide with the group? If yes, maybe I can help you there.
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Thank you Raani! I hope you enjoy the blog if you get a chance to look around 🙂
Liz… I think Writer’s Gateway sums up the ideas quite well. It welcomes writers of all aptitudes and stages, and suggests a launch into different “destinations”. It’s also easy to remember which is important. You’ve got my vote!
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For those of you who don’t know yet, Tracy has started a new group on LinkedIn which many from DSWG have joined, including myself. Liz, when yours is formed, I will join and then I think I will do away with the several others I joined but never participate in. Here is the link to Tracy’s:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/PenAndPaperWorld-4430421?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr
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Hi Linneann – I just joined that group Tracy started. Looks interesting.
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Hi Linneann! I just joined up here as well! I will enjoy this one too. Thank you for the link and the support!
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🙂
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OK thank you. I will see what Raani had in mind for the logo and will try to get the page finalaized tomorrow. If you don’t mind Tami i will steal a bit of your description about content to paste on the summary.
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Gosh Liz, I don’t mind at all if you want to use some of what I suggested! I’m really looking forward to this. I really enjoy the people we’ve met, and I look forward to working and sharing with everyone!
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Yes please to the logo. I am glad the name works. 🙂
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Oh no! Why was it cut off?
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I have no idea. I was away for a bit and when I had the chance to get to my e-mail and tried to respond to some comments, it was gone. That’s ok we will get the next one up and running and be able to enjoy each others company in an interactive/supportive way. At least we were able to meet each other and enjoy the new friendships. I am thankful for this!
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Hi Liz, There are three logos prepared for your approval. I need your Email Address, otherwise I can’t send them to you.
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