The Once Written Legion

I joined this group right when I was getting out of a really bad bout with my depression and it had wrecked my writing and motivation and made it almost impossible to do anything with my writing career, but because of everyone here, I've undone so much of the damage and published another book and am about to finish my third book since joining. Not to mention my depression hasn't really hit me too bad again since I joined. Everybody here is so nice and inspiring and supportive.

When I stumbled into this group, I had a basic idea of a story to publish and some motivation to keep at it, but I never would have dreamed of coming as far as I have. In a matter of weeks, thanks to the support and people in this group, I published my first novella. Since then, I have been featured in a newspaper. I am participating in a multi-author box set with best sellers. A bookish box will center around one of my books for Fantasy February, and so much more. Yes, I could have gotten where I am on my own, but I doubt it would have happened as quickly, and I know it wouldn't nearly have been quite as fun.

I spent years not being able to write anything, and when I finally found the inspiration again I needed to be kept accountable. Once Written was a group that pushed me to keep writing, dealt with my bouts of doubt, and helped me figure out how writing would work best from me. They're a bunch of weirdos and sometimes make me want to poke them with a stick, but I doubt I would have finished 3 first drafts and one rewrite in the span of a year without them.