The Writers’ Huddle Forum is now open for new members.
If you’re struggling to make progress with your writing, if you’re not sure what to work on next, or if you find that your initial inspiration quickly peters out … then Writers’ Huddle is for you.
...or just keep reading for more details.
Note: The Writers’ Huddle Forum is only open until the end of Friday 6th November, so make sure you take a look before then.
Writers’ Huddle is a private membership group, so you won’t find any spammers or trolls there: just fellow writers who can cheer you along (and who’d welcome your support in turn).
I designed the Writers’ Huddle Forum to be a safe, supportive place for all writers. Most people join under their own name, though you’re welcome to use a pen-name if you feel more comfortable with that.
You can join whatever type of writing you do, and whatever stage of writing you’re at.
Maybe you’re just getting started with writing short stories, you’re trying your hand at a novel, or you’re looking to go further with your freelance career. Perhaps you’re a blogger, a poet, or you dip in and out of lots of types of writing. Whatever you do, if it involves words, you’ll fit right in!
I wanted to cover a few questions that you might have about about the Writers’ Huddle Forum to help you figure out if it’s a good fit for you.
What Do I Get From the Forum?
You can start a forum topic at any time about anything to do with writing: we have individual forums within Writers’ Huddle dedicated to specific areas (like freelancing, blogging, and fiction) … but we also have a general forum where you can chat about any type of writing.
Each week, I post a topic to ask how your writing’s going: you might like to use this to share your goals and your progress towards them. Many people find this a helpful form of accountability.
I also suggest a challenge to try each week. These are all quick things (no more than 15 minutes) to help you tackle something new or approach your writing in a different way.
Plus, each month we have a Q&A. You can post any questions you like for this, and I’ll go through and answer them all at the end of the month. Of course, I’m around a lot in the forums too … but asking your question in the Q&A guarantees that I’ll see and answer it.
In case you’re having a busy week, I send out a quick email each Monday to let you know what’s going on in the forums – this is a good way to catch up with key conversations.
How Much Does It Cost?
Writers’ Huddle costs $7.99/month. (If you’re in the UK, like me, you can opt to pay in pounds – in which case it’s £5.99/month.)
There’s no minimum period, and you can leave at any time. If you decide the Writers’ Huddle Forum isn’t a good fit for you, just let me know, and I’ll refund your most recent payment. So, if you leave within your first month, you get a full refund.
Why Isn’t It Free?
When I ran a survey a few months ago to help me figure out how best to structure an online writers’ community, several people mentioned that they couldn’t afford to pay a monthly fee.
I can hugely sympathise with that – I’ve been in that position in my own life before.
But to keep Writers’ Huddle a safe, welcoming, supportive space, there needs to be a fee: this covers the costs of running the website, and keeps out spammers.
Plus, I want plenty of time to be able to answer questions and cheer you along with your writing … and charging a small monthly means I can take the time to do that.
I really don’t want money to be a barrier for any writer, though, so I have a few free places available for Writers’ Huddle. If the monthly fee is prohibitive for you but you’d find it helpful to be part of a writing community, just let me know (ali@aliventures.com) and I’ll be really glad to set you up with a free space, so long as there’s one available.
How Do I Join?
Just head on over to the Writers’ Huddle Forum site at www.writershuddle.com and click the “Join the Writers' Huddle Forum” button.
You’ll be prompted to choose your currency, then you’ll be directed to PayPal to pay.
This does mean you currently need a PayPal account in order to join the Writers’ Huddle Forum. I’m hoping to offer more payment options in future, though.
Is Writers’ Huddle Suitable for My Type of Writing / My Experience?
Probably! We welcome all writers, whatever you’re working on. We’re not at all snobby about types of writing, and we’d love to have you on board whether you’re a brand new writer or an old hand.
If you’re not sure if Writers’ Huddle will be a good fit for you, feel free to drop me an email, tell me a bit about you and your writing, and I’ll be glad to let you know what I think.
Sounds like it could be for you? Head on over here to learn more and to join:
Remember, the Writers’ Huddle Forum closes again to new members on Friday 6th November.
