#Writing Wednesdays- With Other Writers

       Just because I don't come across writers with a nimiety of passion in everyday life, it doesn't mean that they don't exist. Here are 8 tips when you come across writers in workshops, coffee shops, or just daily life.

1. Keep your cool. Don't hyperventilate. They, too, are people, no matter how famous or little known.  
2.  Ask them questions. What do you write? 
3. Don't make it sound like an interview. Get personal, but don't go overboard. When they answer a question, you can answer it too. 
4. When asked for feedback, always say the good thing first. Instead of saying, 'Your plot line was bad, but the rest was good,' say, 'I really liked it, but the plot line could be tweaked a bit.' 
5. Don't tell them you could do better. Everyone needs work, and even if you could do better, keep it to yourself. 
6. Share resources. If you have found an awesome writing blog, contest, or writing tool, share it with them! 
7. Find Common Ground. If you share interests, not only in writing, share them and discuss it. 
8. Remember, Writing is not a writer's only passion. We like other things, too!