Local networking might be harder than online interest networking, but the rewards can be a lot longer lasting than blog comments and followers…  Local Writing Groups likely will include a diverse crowd of writers, each at different spots in writing venues and responsibilities, accomplishments and aspirations, but united by their locale, their love of writing, and—hopefully—their trust in Jesus.
–in a post at Allume, “Finding the Blogger Next Door”

I have coffee with local writers and bloggers every other month.  I always leave refreshed, encouraged, and knowing I’m not alone.  It’s like a mini writer’s conference that only costs as much as a cup of coffee and the gas to get there.

For ideas on networking with local writers, visit:

• “Finding the Blogger Next Door”
• “5 Reasons Why Finding A Writer’s Group Is A Must“

“We’re called to love our neighbor and we were created for community.”
–Trina Holden in a post at Passionate Homemaking, “The Woman Next Door”