In my own (lucky) experience, your online pals become your real-life friends. My online friends rock. They are my tribe and I can’t imagine my life without them. That, my friends, is the real power of social media.
We spend time with these people, whether it’s chatting on social media, sharing a writing sprint or cat video, asking about a plot problem, trying to figure out what kind of cooties your kid has, or sharing morning coffee.
People are seeking authentic connections online and, by joining in, an author is opening themselves up for connecting. For introverts that can be a scary prospect. My advice is to take your time and conserve your energy.
The best part of all this? Seemingly disparate people throughout the world are connecting through social media (and sometimes in real life!) and enjoying the hell out of each other.
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Thanks for sharing this, Anna