Creating a group for like-minded people

Today is the first day of Poetry Week Workshop on From A Writers POV Ning Network- www.fromawriterspov.ning.com So this week, I am going to drop a few tips on poetry as well as give my advice on some of types of writing.

I notice a lot of writers and authors are forming groups for fellow writers and authors. Just as I have with From A Writers POV. Being apart of a group (writers group) is very inspiring. Creating one is even more exciting. Let me give you a few tips on creating a group for like-minded people.

If you are going to create a group for romance writers, poetry writers, authors, short story writers etc, make sure your group is well put together and organized. A lot of people join groups looking for information or to simply meet like-minded people. Organize your group so that members can easily find things that might interest them.

Be sure to welcome your new members every time someone joins. Make them feel comfortable and want to continue to come back.

Keep it updated with new content. Find ways to keep it interesting and fresh.

Make sure you are giving the members what they are looking for. If you are creating a group for mystery writers, having a section for romance writers is not necessary.

Be a people person, respond to emails quickly

Don't let your group go unattended. The members of the group did not join to run the group. They joined for the information you are planning to provide so log into your group often and make sure things are running smoothly.

Find ways to get members active. See what they like and what will bring them to your group.

Be sure to check out your competition.

Do your homework and research on the topic of your group.


No person likes to join a group that is run by someone that doesn't know what they are doing. So make sure you are on your toes when creating a group for like-minded people. Make sure you are placing your passion and creativity on this group. It will show members that you love what your are doing.

A Poetry Tip
For any writers it's good to start a word book. A word book is a book of words like a dictionary but without the meaning. Purchase a notebook and fill it up with words. This comes in handy when you are writing a poem and can't find a word to rhyme with another word. You can go back to your word book and look up the words you have written down. To create this book, you simply write down a new word that comes to mind. You don't realize how hard it is to write a poem until you can't think of a word to write next.

Signing Off,

Dominique Watson