Be Bold!
Be Brave!
Give a Hand!
Give Back!
This is a campaign to give back to your fellow writer. What I hope will happen is that you will proudly display the button once you do one thing to help someone in the writing world.
Yep, just one thing. You can provide a partial gratis critique, post for a book launch or cover art reveal, send an email of encouragement, and/or post something helpful to other writers. Anything you do in the spirit of giving back counts.
I’m hoping when people see the image in sidebars they will be inspired to give back, too.
Please feel free to copy the button and use it how you’d like. Alter it if you wish. All I ask is that you keep inspiring the giving spirit. Spread the word!
Let’s see if we can make 2013 one of the best years for our fellow writers.
No need to link to my blog, or use my name. I want it to be about the community, not about me.
On Friday I’m kicking off my first post about EXPERIENCE. I hope to share a few things about what to look for when signing a contract.
In February, I’m working with a fellow author on an event that will hopefully encourage and inspire you to write. More details as they are worked out with my WBFF.
Give Back!
What a lovely idea!
Ah. That’s a wonderful idea.
I will go display it right now! Giving back, with no strings attached, is a wonderful thing.
Love it! I like to encourage and help. You’re right, it’s not about one individual but helping a community.
Glad you like it, Brinda and Carolyn.
Great, Alex!
Sia, it is such an awesome community.
I try to help out as much as I can. It’s a good cause to encourage.
I love this idea! I love the idea of giving back in general and this has such a nice focus. I am currently trying to help a writer I know by reading their ms and providing feedback. My co-author is doing the same. Once we finish we can post the button.
The writing world is filled with so much kindness I can’t wait to see this spread. 
Great idea!
Lovely idea. I would like to try criting (is that a word? probably not), but I’m worried I’ll suck at it.
Arlee – You give a lot to the community.
Stephanie – I think you can put that badge up right now!
Southpaw – it’s not that bad. Go for it!
Excellent idea!
Creepy hand button reminds me of all the children’s hands on the walls at the end of the Blair Witch Project *shudders.
No, it’s suppose to be sweet and innocent. Giving and inspiring. Not scary. *sigh*
What a great button!
Awesome idea, I’m doing it!!
Cool. You know, I recently gave away a 100 page critique to a follower as a way of celebrating two years of blogging. I very nearly stipulated that whoever won should consider paying it forward, but I was afraid of putting that kind of pressure on someone. BUT I think it’s a fabulous idea, and I hope something like that can blossom in the future.
Aweosme, L.G. Go display the button. You’ve earned it.
Okay watch this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBMzEK-PRVY
At 2:28 you see the hands on the walls left by all the children that were killed by the Blair Witch. It (to this day) sends shivers down my spine.
No, I don’t want to. *stomps foot* sniff
LOL
I remember the Blair Witch project. Sorry my button scares you.
Fantastic! This is a great concept and a really cute button. I do little things, and I’m trying to increase the number of little things I do. And I’m hoping to do at least one larger thing for at least one writer this year. That particular project is still in the thinking stage.
Carol – You give every day.
This is great, Ciara! Awesome idea! One of my ideas behind The Writer’s View is to share what I learn about writing from the books I read. Hopefully some folks find it useful.
That sounds like a great way to give back, Camille.
I don’t think it’s creepy.
I’ve been helping someone the past two days prepare her book for book formatting, and I mean from scratch – ISBN, CIP block, etc. She’s someone who attended one of my seminars so I am happy to help her.
That is a big effort. I experienced my first formatting last year. Oh my, it can be a challenge the first time. Glad you could help.
What an excellent idea
That’s a fantastic idea, Ciara!
Great idea, Ciara – you’re a great writey friend!
Great post Ciara!!!
I love giving back!!!
Lisa
Glad you like the idea, Christine, Trisha, and Lisa.
LOL I’ll be putting the button on my blog. Thanks for the responses. Just don’t ask me to stand in the corner while you finish up with somethin…
Great idea!
Fantastic idea Ciara. I am looking forward to your Friday post then.
This is a wonderful idea! It’s great to see stuff like this in the blogosphere.
Hi Ciara .. sounds an excellent way to start and to continue into 2013 … great idea … I’ll catch up with it shortly ..
Cheers Hilary