Tri-Valley Writers is gearing up for a busy year. I volunteered to put together the flyers for our upcoming events. I love designing newsletters, brochures, posters and the like. I’m quirky that way. I’ll also help again this year decorating the bulletin boards advertising our events at local libraries.
Along with other TVW dedicated volunteers, fellow member and good friend, Stacey Gustafson, has stepped up as publicity chair for a second term. I’ll be helping her from time to time, as well. And I’m sure I’ll find other ways to assist the branch in the coming months.
“What’s in it for me?” you ask. Volunteering is a great way to network with other members and learn about ways to achieve your writing goals. And maybe you’ll even share some laughs. I’ve received leads for submitting my work and learned tips for improving my writing simply by “talking shop” while working side-by-side with other members. And between you and me, my non-writer friends (lovely people though they are) tend to nod off or change the subject whenever I bring up a challenge I’m facing with my latest WIP. Not so with your fellow wordsmiths.
Even if all you have is one hour, consider volunteering (especially for Tri-Valley Writers!). The time you spend will come back to you, maybe in the form of a great character or outstanding story.