10-Day Medium Success Challenge Without Membership – Day 4

The Power of Connecting and Making Friends

A Blogger’s Lifestyle
3 min readAug 21, 2023

Hey there, welcome back to my 10-Day Success Challenge! On Day 3 I wrote about the amazing art of storytelling that brings people together — no matter where they’re from.

Today, on Day 4, I’m going to share another thing that is really important: how to connect with your readers and make writer friends.

Why Connecting Matters

Writing is about more than just words on a page. It’s about making a connection with people. To be a succesful writer, you need to understand that connecting is about making friends with our readers. Your words should touch their hearts, make them think, and get them talking.

Friends Who Write Together

You’re not alone on this writing journey. Thanks to the internet, we can make friends who love writing from all over the place. Social media, websites, and writing groups where writers can chat, share ideas, and help each other out. When you’re part of these groups, you can learn so much and get helpful feedback.

The Butterfly Effect of Connecting

You know how when you drop a pebble in water, it makes ripples? Well, connecting with readers and writers is a bit like that. When you talk with your readers, answer their comments, and have deep conversations, they start telling others about your writing. This word-of-mouth thing is so powerful! When you really connect with people, they’re more likely to tell their friends about your writing.

Tips to Connect Better

  1. Reply Fast: When someone says something about your writing, don’t wait too long to reply. It shows you care about what they’re saying.

2. Ask Questions: At the end of your article, you can ask your readers what they think. Invite them to share their thoughts with you.

3. Go Live: You can have live sessions on apps like Instagram. It’s almost like talking face-to-face with your audience, but through your phone and from the comfort of your home. You can answer questions and have fun with your readers.

4. Team Up with Others: Sometimes, two heads are better than one. Partner up with other writers to make stories together. It’s a great way to meet new people and share your work with their readers.

Connecting to Shine Bright

The most important thing to remember while writing is that connecting is more than just talking. It’s about making friends who care about your writing just as much as you do. By getting involved and making writer buddies, writers can make a big impact and create a community that’s really awesome.

Tomorrow, in Day 5, we’ll chat about taking care of yourself and keeping your writing flow strong (consistent writing).

Let me know in the comments what you think of this challenge so far!

This is Day 4 of the Empowering Indian Writers: 10-Day Success Challenge Without Membership series. To catch up on previous days and stay updated, follow my profile and turn on notifications.

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A Blogger’s Lifestyle
A Blogger’s Lifestyle

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❗️What do I do? Help you improve your writing, earnings and mindset. Who am I? Writer. Legal health consultant. Expert by experience in Mental Health.

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