BOOKSHELVES & INKWELLS
Members: 138
Groups: 7
Experiences: 22
Community Description
This writing community is a space for writers at every level to explore ideas, strengthen their voice, and stay consistent. Share drafts, prompts, wins, and questions in a supportive environment that values honesty and growth. Whether you’re journaling, writing a blog, building a book, or simply trying to write more, you belong here.
Community Information
Welcome to our Writing + Reading Community
This is a space for writers, readers, and creatives of every level. This is a place to share what you’re working on, explore new ideas, and grow in confidence through encouragement, feedback, and connection. Whether you’re writing a blog, journaling, building a book, or simply finding your voice again, you belong here.
Reading matters here too. Books stretch us, challenge us, comfort us, and remind us that we are not alone. If you love to read, you’re invited to share what you’re learning, what you’re enjoying, and what you recommend.
How to use this space
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Share drafts, excerpts, poems, and journal reflections
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Ask for feedback or offer encouragement to others
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Post book recommendations and discussion starters
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Join prompts and challenges as they’re posted
This is a community built on respect, creativity, and support. We do not tear down. We build up.
Community Guidelines
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Be respectful, encouraging, and constructive in feedback
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Share your work with clarity (draft, excerpt, prompt response, etc.)
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Ask for the type of feedback you want (gentle, detailed, edits, ideas)
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No plagiarism or reposting someone’s work outside this community
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Keep discussions supportive, safe, and aligned with growth
Community Leadership
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Community Leader |
| Laney Currin |
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Community Admin |
| Jodi Marie |
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Community Admin |
| Brenda The Soulutionist |
Community Members
138 members in the Community
7 Convene Private Memberships
7 Convene Premier Memberships
Community Public Groups
FictionMentor: Your Story Matters
Join award-winning author and Bram Stoker Award finalist Tom Leveen on a step-by-step journey of novel writing, from idea generation to writing; from revision to pitching; and on to final publication and marketing. Suitable for all levels of writer across all genres. Everyone is welcome!
Tom Leveen
Laney's Lit Corner
Hello! I've formed this website because I wanted to create a safe space for people who are passionate about writing and reading. Whether you love to write poetry, short stories, or informational articles, this is the place to express yourself. Whether you love to read the classics, fantasy, sci-fi, or nonfiction, this is the perfect site to exchange book recommendations and discuss the complexities of our favorite books. I am very excited to share this with you and I hope you will enjoy this community as much as I do.
Laney Currin
Leaders are READERS!
Let's dive into a book study of some of the best leadership books on the market. You can create your own subgroup for each book study within this space and invite your friends to join in (just copy and paste the group's website and share it with them to create a free Convene account if they don't have one yet). You may find new friends who want to join in along the way if you leave them public. The best leaders are open to collaboration with others and we can learn so much from one another!
Kate Gallihugh
Eugene Brown Jr.
The group has ebooks/books written by the author and encourages discussions during a book review. The books can be purchased through either Amazon KDP, Google Play, and ETSY. You can also find similar versions in the Convene Communities.
Eugene Brown Jr
The Write Life
The Write Life is a place for aspiring writers to meet and get free advice and support.
Matthew Harms
Community Public Experiences
I AM FROM...
I AM FROM...
Laney Currin
What does an agent look for in your first ten pages? Plenty.
Part of an ongoing series of bite-sized writing tips
Tom Leveen
Why Bother Writing?
If you can't be assured that your novel, et. al., will be published, why even bother? Award-winning novelist Tom Leveen has an answer from personal experience. For just $5 a month, you can join a group with personalized access to writing advice, tips, techniques, and feedback. Go to: https://www.patreon.com/tomleveen Find the 7 Things Your Plot Needs when you sign up for the FictionMentor email list: https://www.fictionmentor.com
Tom Leveen
Fantasy novel audio book + critique
Part of an ongoing series of bite-sized writing tips
Tom Leveen
Write in Present Tense or Past Tense?
Tip: Present tense is more immediate, but past tense is the default for most novels.
Tom Leveen
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing Your Own Book or E-Book
Are you an author with a book you would like to see published? If you are, you should know that you have several different options. While the most common approach involves relying on a third-party publishing house, you can also self-publish your own book.
Brenda The Soulutionist
The Basics of Print-On-Demand Publishing
The Benefits of Print-On-Demand Services.
Brenda The Soulutionist



