Collaboration with other writers is a win for all who are involved.
It can be in the form of critique groups, submitting a piece to be included in a collaborative
anthology, hosting an author on your
blog during a blog tour, reading/editing somebody’s work, organising a joint
author signing event at your local shopping centre, promoting a Facebook fan page, helping with author promotion via various campaigns, e.g.Thunderclap.
What are some of the benefits?
1. It helps to build your platform. When you help somebody
else, the favor will be returned. Example, tweeting, re-tweeting, sharing FB posts.
2. Collaborating on a project with other writers, for example,
a story/poetry anthology, means each one brings something distinct to the table,
because of varied interests/ideas, so
each writer offers a unique view or perspective.
3. Creativity can be fueled when multiple writers brainstorm with each
other.
4. It helps to build confidence. We need each other for moral
support. You don’t feel so isolated.
5. A joint author signing event is an opportunity to build your
fan base.
Are there any other types of collaboration that you’d like
to add? Any other advantages you can think of?
