We’ve talked before about the love-hate relationship many writers have with Facebook. On the one hand, it allows writers to connect with friends, fellow authors, and fans, making that whole writing thing feel a little less lonely. On the other hand—timewasting! timewasting! timewasting!
Maybe you want to spend time on a social network and feel productive. In that case, Mashable has compiled a list of 10 social networks geared specifically towards writers. From Inked-In to Writertopia to We Like to Write, each offers different support to writers: critiquing, paid work, or just a community of other writers.
Do you know of other social networks for writers? Do you use Facebook to support your writing? Or do you avoid social networking entirely?
Further Reading:
- Steven Wingate looks at the double-edged sword of literary community
- Facebook: friend or foe to writers?
- When the platform becomes the product
