(LONG post) Missed this one? Join the next one! Onboarding call SUMMARY: The meeting, attended by @Deepa , Sierra Melcher, Brittney Dunni, Beth Boyd, and Monte Cox, focused on community support, goal setting, planning, self-editing, and overcoming writing challenges. Participants shared their experiences and strategies for time management, seeking feedback, and navigating the emotional aspects of writing. Sierra Melcher will continue to provide community resources and support, including the community platform tour and various participation levels. Notes: - 🥰 Community Building and Support for Writers:🥰 Deepa Mehta shared their positive experience with the writing community, highlighting the importance of connection and accountability. Sierra Melcher emphasized the community's role in providing resources, combating self-doubt, and offering support.  They aim for the team to be in each writer's corner and know what they are working on. - 🚀 Goal Setting and Time Management: ⏰ Brittney Dunni shared their goals: reaching chapter 10 and having their husband read their work.  They discussed the importance of scheduling dedicated writing time, even if it's just 25 minutes a day. Sierra Melcher highlighted the need to create space and time for writing by eliminating other commitments. - 📆 Planning and the Writing Process:📆 Sierra Melcher stressed the importance of planning time, space, and content for successful writing. They used the analogy of gardening to illustrate how careful planning is needed for the writing process.  They also encouraged participants to consider what they need to give up to make space for writing. - ✍️ Self-Editing and Seeking Feedback: ✍️ Beth Boyd discussed the challenges of self-editing and the difficulty of knowing when to seek feedback from others. Sierra Melcher advised a phased approach, emphasizing self-editing before seeking external feedback.  They suggested contained exposure, carefully choosing what, when, and with whom to share work.