A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful
gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit
brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing
Community.
Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.
So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.
Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.
So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.
Kindness ROCKS!
To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I'm participating too!
The moment I came to know about this blogfest, I knew I just
had to participate. I think I am late in joining, but as they say, better late than never.
I choose my two awesome and amazing Crit Partners:
KimKoning, my first Crit Partner is my one of the recipients of my RAOK.
There is no way I can forget to mention Angela Ackerman who so generously critiqued my query letter during the Christmas Holidays and made it shine.
All three of these amazing writers and bloggers are wonderful additions to my writing life. They have enriched it with their insightful suggestions, helpful feedback and encouraging words.
Becca and Angela have a special RAOK
gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to
pick it up.
Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!
Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!
I attribute whatever readership and feedback in last few months totally to the lovely writers and readers, so for me this entire journey of blogging is a RAOK:)
ReplyDeleteThe online writing workshops I use are all based on writers helping each other out. I think it's one of the mainstays of the community.
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Thank you my lovely friend :) This little post has made my day! You ROCK! MWAH!! xx
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This is a very heart-warming post - with comments to mactch
ReplyDeleteI know Mark! He's awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful offer! Very kind.
ReplyDeleteVery generous of you! And congratulations to your wonderful critique partners. Where would we be without them?
ReplyDeleteRachna, how very sweet of you to mention me! And I'd love the offer of a critique down the road--that's so generous of you. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you're participating. My biggest goal for RAOK Week was to encourage others to join un and do something nice for another, or offer a shout out, or just tell the world what a writer has done for them. I am thrilled that this is happening all over the place. It's a tough time right now for many, and it's important to remind ourselves of all the good things, too. :)
Angela
Thanks for the shout out Rachna:)
ReplyDeleteHi friends..I have been the recipient of so many Random Acts of Kindness from several writers and bloggers, that I decided it was high time I played it forward and passed on the generosity and selflessness to other writers :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen this on quite a few blogs today!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to check it out...
I missed this awesome blogfest! What a cool way to thank the people who've helped you along the road. We couldn't do this without each other!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a huge collective hug for all the writerly people on the web, hasn't it? And all the critique partners and beta-readers are getting a wonderful shout-out. It's truly lovely :-) I'll be visiting your friends....
ReplyDeleteGreat critique partners are invaluable. You are so generous, Rachna :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! There are lots of random acts of kindness among writers, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had participated in this blogfest. What a great way to acknowledge those who've helped us in our writing journeys. My CP's have helped me tremendously.
ReplyDeleteI know Mark. Its great to have those critique partners. I need to find a few for my next book. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI know two of your three persons featured. Kind, thoughtful acts do make a difference in our lives.
ReplyDeleteAwh bless what a lovely post. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'd nominate you as you are a wonderfully supportive blogger. x
So much crit partner love this week! What would we do without them? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat RAOK!
I'm sorry that I missed this blogfest. It was a great concept. :-(
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely award. Totally deserved, Rachna! Congrats to the recipients.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been very kind myself of late, since I've been off obssessing about other things. This post made me think about that and resolve to do better.
Jai
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