tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post3776934296630619174..comments2024-03-28T12:01:31.049-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: My Writing Community in the Times of Pandemic by KM RockwoodJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10970072951209927012021-01-12T14:30:51.932-05:002021-01-12T14:30:51.932-05:00Let's hope we all end up with an improved writ...Let's hope we all end up with an improved writing community when we can get back to meeting in-person as well as on-line contact! KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-8007105697950837932021-01-12T14:09:27.934-05:002021-01-12T14:09:27.934-05:00I moved across country in late May and, despite th...I moved across country in late May and, despite the pandemic and riots, arrived safely in early June (I drove over 8 days). Luckily, I moved in with my sister initially and we decided to make it permanent. <br /><br />My world expanded over the summer, with virtual meetings, workshops, and conferences. I've met many people here virtually whom I eagerly want to meet in person, but I've had no lack of interactions. I added a critique partner a few months ago, took some courses, one of which 6 of us expanded into a critique/craft group that meets virtually twice monthly, and host two virtual write-in sessions each week. <br /><br />Some of this was only possible because I left the day job and became a full-time writer, and technology is at the point where virtual works well most of the time. I've had days where there were 2 and 3 overlapping events going on. Two laptops help me manage. <br /><br />One result is that my writing productivity and quality have taken off. I'm where I hoped I'd get and working toward new targets. I look forward to in-person events, but know I cannot afford to as many I attended this summer unless they retain a virtual format. A few, however, are in my sights for in-person and reconnecting with friends and fellow writers.Claire A Murrayhttps://cam-writes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86573686500064421122021-01-12T11:10:31.042-05:002021-01-12T11:10:31.042-05:00I, too, was overwhelmed by all the offerings on Zo...I, too, was overwhelmed by all the offerings on Zoom this year. At one point there were three events I wanted to "attend" scheduled for one day. One event that is always on my calendar is Malice Domestic and I'll be there virtually, for sure! Hope to see you there, KM!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-73974924581103838442021-01-12T08:45:35.699-05:002021-01-12T08:45:35.699-05:00I was in zoom overload in October and November and...I was in zoom overload in October and November and stopped attending events in December. Now that I've met deadlines and cleared the chaos of Christmas, I'll return to attending zoom events.<br /><br />I'm registered for another year of Beth Terrell's on-line book discussion virtual sessions, with an exciting list of books across the mystery/crime/thriller spectrum.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-2656120074328864982021-01-12T08:33:03.226-05:002021-01-12T08:33:03.226-05:00My writer contacts, although definitely not in per...My writer contacts, although definitely not in person contacts, have increased since the pandemic. That is not due to zoom, or crowdcast, but to becoming a full-time writer. I am grateful that technology has created this cradle of contact. It's also enabling me to attend conferences that would have been out of my reach pre-pandemic. Rather than picking or choosing one or two, it's allowed me to feast at a smorgasbord. I hope the option continues even after life returns to normal. <br /><br />All of that is well and good, now I am looking forward to some face to face with people who have become a part of my daily life. There is no substitute for in-person contact and I'd like to finally attend some of these conference in body if not in spirit. Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39275824469229422152021-01-12T07:21:55.906-05:002021-01-12T07:21:55.906-05:00Not being a very social being in the first place, ...Not being a very social being in the first place, I need physical presence to encourage me to interact. When it's all electronic, I find it easy to stay cloistered as long as I have a few contacts to keep me sane. We had trips planned, and I hope we will be able to take some of those once we are vaccinated and the pandemic under control.Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com