Can't We All Get Along?
I've recently learned the more time I spend on social media sites, the less I want to be there. It's not exactly what you think, so let me explain.
I love interacting with my fans, readers, family, and other people I've met during my writing career. You guys and gals are the best! However, lately, I've been seeing more and more authors verbally attacking other authors, or author's street team members attacking other authors. People, wake up and smell the coffee! This is not acceptable!
We should be here to help each other. It doesn't matter if you are traditionally published, self-published, a best-seller or beginning your writing career. We all do the same thing!
It's so easy to sit in front of your computer screen and interact on social media. A lot of people who have a tendency to be quiet find their voice in this manner. Good for them! But then you run into the trolls--the people who want nothing more than to belittle and degrade others in order to make themselves feel good about themselves. Shame on you!
Basically, I'm rambling while trying to get a point across. Take the advice you were most likely given as a child..."If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." This was pounded into my head as a child, and it's stuck with me.
If you have an issue with someone, talk to them discreetly. Usually more can be accomplished in this manner than calling them out on social media. If you can't come to terms, agree to disagree and move on.
Love and support each other. It will make this a much better place!
~Stephanie
I love interacting with my fans, readers, family, and other people I've met during my writing career. You guys and gals are the best! However, lately, I've been seeing more and more authors verbally attacking other authors, or author's street team members attacking other authors. People, wake up and smell the coffee! This is not acceptable!
We should be here to help each other. It doesn't matter if you are traditionally published, self-published, a best-seller or beginning your writing career. We all do the same thing!
It's so easy to sit in front of your computer screen and interact on social media. A lot of people who have a tendency to be quiet find their voice in this manner. Good for them! But then you run into the trolls--the people who want nothing more than to belittle and degrade others in order to make themselves feel good about themselves. Shame on you!
Basically, I'm rambling while trying to get a point across. Take the advice you were most likely given as a child..."If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." This was pounded into my head as a child, and it's stuck with me.
If you have an issue with someone, talk to them discreetly. Usually more can be accomplished in this manner than calling them out on social media. If you can't come to terms, agree to disagree and move on.
Love and support each other. It will make this a much better place!
~Stephanie
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