September 18, 2021

Secrets to Success in Online Writing Communities

Learn the best ways to get connected, hone your skills and build your career on the Web in these expanded Q&As with the founders of the leading sites. Compiled by Jessica Strawser
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In the October issue of WD, we spotlighted four online communities that offer unique formats for writing better, getting noticed and staying motivated. Here, we feature special online-exclusive expanded versions of our Q&As with their founders.

Click on each writing community for basic information and in-depth interviews with each communities' founder:

Authonomy.com
Backspace [bksp .org]
Writing.com
NaNoWriMo.org [National Novel Writing Month]

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