4 Benefits of NOT Writing Alone

This post was originally published March 27, 2014, and was updated January 19, 2022.

Writing is an incredibly lonely and isolating activity. It’s just you, your words, and your thoughts. And if you’re anything like me, not all your thoughts are positive.

That’s why it’s dangerous to write alone. And no, I’m not talking about co-writing. I’m talking about a group of writers working on their own projects. Without someone—or a group of someones—to get you out of your head, writing is an u...