Online Communities I’ve Joined in 2020
Tags: Writers Life, Jaynepress, Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Connection

10 places I connect with humans online

Photo by Chang Duong on Unsplash

I’m trying to find new places and communities on the web. I don’t usually venture out, but lately I’ve been in a search of active communities with lots of friendly connections.

Photo by Florian Olivo on Unsplash

I’ve signed up for Twitch because growing up, I loved watching my brother and his friends play video games. Plus, a friend I made on Instagram goes live on there so that was a great motivator to get me signed up and look around. I’m new to it, so I’m still trying to find more gamers I’m interested in following. Right now, I follow two people.

Eivlya -She’s currently playing through the entire Legend of Zelda series.

and

ItsKingKhaos- He’s quoted saying, “I’m not the best gamer but I have the best time gaming. I started the SWEATY GANG to make friends and build a community of people motivated to chase their dreams.” He’s welcoming and fun to watch.

I’m under Jaynepress. I’m still learning so bear with me.

Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

I signed up for TikTok mostly because GaryVee suggested it for entrepreneurs. I’m kinda overwhelmed by all the buttons, but I’ll figure it out. It is fun to watch fitness videos to get ideas for workouts. I still have to find other videos I’d be interested in. On other platforms, I mostly watch educational, informative, or even motivational videos. So that’s probably what I’ll be searching for on there in terms of community. I haven’t found people I’m excited to follow just yet.

Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash

I’m just barely on LinkedIn but frankly, that site makes me feel like shit. Not sure what I’m going to do on there. I’ll slowly rebuild it, maybe, I don’t know.

Photo by Jade Masri on Unsplash

My favorite writing communities.

I’m always looking for writing communities with pretty active members. I like Wordpress communities that fall under certain hashtags, but it isn’t as active as it used to be. My favorite hashtags on Wordpress are #creativewriting, #darkpoetry,#blogger, #art, #prose, #poetry, #anxiety, and #depression.

I really like Instagram and Twitter right now for writing communities. Their #amwriting community on both platforms has blown up since Nanowrimo mingled with covid, but it’s gets pretty active in November anyways.

Nanowrimo is an amazing community for writers! I have some pretty close friends I’ve made from connecting on Nanowrimo. It’s National Novel Writing Month and it’s every year in November. It’s like a game where you write a novel in a month. Very fun with so much support and education for writers of all levels.

Also there’s a couple groups on Facebook that are pretty awesome for writers. You can go in these groups and ask questions and answer questions. Some let you share your page to increase your following. Very fun.

Writers Unite

Authors and Writers Helping Each Other Grow

Aspiring Authors United!

And last but not least Medium

I have actually been struggling with finding a good community on Medium. Community wise these are the platforms I really enjoy Genius in a Bottle, Know Thyself, Heal Thyself and The Intoxicating Unhinged Mind. I think their community members are pretty active and supportive. I just feel like this platform doesn’t allow a lot of connection which is why I always add my other platforms on the bottom of my posts.

Please feel free to connect with me on other platforms to message and chat about writing. I always try my best to follow back.

Also what are your favorite communities in general? Share generously. :-D We are all craving connection out here.