Supporting Other Writers Is Not Only Cool it’s Also Good Karma

Because we attract what we put out into the universe

Karma is a powerful concept to live by. It keeps some of us going on the right path. The idea is thousands of years old but still highly relevant in today's world.

When I started writing, I was lucky enough to end up among a wonderful group of brilliant writers who helped and supported me every step of the way. Without their support, I would have given up a long time ago.

I was also very lucky to be mentored by the best of the best. Sarah Turner taught me everything I know and showed me the ways of the freelance copywriter.

If you’ve been writing for a while then you know the journey of the writer is quiet, it’s isolating and very lonely at times. There were so many days I did not see the point. It sucked working so hard and not seeing any results. I wanted to quit and go back to working a 9–5. The support of other writers gave me the strength to keep me going.

I am grateful every day for all those who support me, and there's no better way to show my gratitude than paying it forward and supporting others.

Showing support for writers I encounter along the way isn’t hard at all. Sometimes all it takes is acknowledging a writer. Like “Hello there, I see what you are doing and it’s awesome.”

Or stopping on my scroll on Facebook and responding to a new writer who is distraught and lost. It’s taking a minute to help in any way I can and making someone else day a little better, you know?

Other days it’s offering to read another person's work just because I have free time and want to read. I don’t do this just to help the other person; I do it to help myself. What kind of writer would I be if I don’t read? Reading is food for a writer's brain. If I didn't read, I'd be starving my brain.

Other times it’s stopping to offer some encouraging words to the writer who’s thinking about giving up. I know when a writer is thinking about giving up because I’ve felt that way plenty of times. It's telling them they shouldn't. They can’t and they have to keep writing no matter what.

Here are some cool ways you can also brighten a writer’s day and be on the bright side of Karma:

Plant Seeds of Support so You Reap Support

If you are just starting out as a writer, supporting other writers is the easiest way to sow seeds on your journey to success. You reap what you sow, you know?

Supporting others creates good karma because others will be more likely to support you. Others will appreciate you for what you do, and it will leave an ever-lasting mark on their life.

Offer to read other writers' work without asking for anything in return. Do it out of the goodness of your heart. By reading others' work, you expand your mind. You feed your brain and you grow and improve as a writer.

As you grow, you will gain more experience in the industry and you will discover tricks that boost your own success. Help others know what you know. Did you discover something new that works for you? Share it with others. They will be thrilled.

Make someone feel seen and they are more likely to see you too.

Show your support when a friend has a big announcement. Cheer them on. Celebrate their success. Another writer’s success never means your failure. Another writer’s success can inspire you to reach your own goals.

If we look at the success of another and we inspired and motivated, it raises our vibration and allows us to manifest our desires quicker.

Put Good Energy out, Bring Good Energy in

Supporting other writers is a smart thing to do, no matter how successful you already are. It brings you good karma, and good karma leads to more success.

No matter how great you already are, how many top writer statuses you have, or how many followers you have, supporting and lifting others up brings you good fortune.

It’s a way to give back what you’ve already gotten. It's a way to give back to your community.

If you feel you’ve already made it, then you know that writers go through a lot — alone. As someone who had survived it, you can understand what the new writer goes through every day.

Much of our work takes place in our heads. A few know and understand the troubles of a writer. Mentor a writer you see great potential in.

Acknowledge the writer who looks up to you. Acknowledge the one who mentions you in their article or post if you can.

Offer encouraging words to the writer who is trying hard. It will make their day in ways you can’t even imagine.

Do unto Others as You Would Want Done for You

Sharing our writing with the world is terrifying! Writers and authors face rejection at every turn.

As an editor or publisher, you can support writers by giving feedback. A one-sentence explanation of why a piece is rejected is enough. No matter how busy you are, you can take a minute to do this for a writer.

It can go a long way in helping a writer not lose hope. Writing is hard and it's easy for a writer to give up, but doing little things like saying why a piece isn’t accepted and how it can be improved will keep a pen in a writer’s hand.

Give Back that Which You Want to Receive.

Writing is lonely and that’s why most of us hang out in online writing groups. Make some friends and find your tribe. Create a peaceful space where others can feel comfortable sharing, receiving, and giving support. Create a place where writers can get encouragement and seek advice without fear or shame.

Be another writer's accountability partner. Support others by offering to edit or proofread. Offer your services at no charge at all. It’ll be a learning experience that benefits you and the other person.

Share other people’s work sometimes. Taking a minute to share another writer’s article, their announcement about a new book or course can be meaningful to that writer. It doesn’t hurt our own work if we share someone else’s.

Leaving comments on another writer’s work is a beautiful thing. It lets them know what you thought about their work or what resonated with you. Negative comments can ruin a writer’s mood, but positive comments can make a person’s day.

Writing shouldn’t be a competition. Writing should be fun. I want success for myself, yes, but there’s no point being envious of another person’s success when you know how hard they worked.

Those Who Dedicate their life to doing good are rewarded

Any success you experience will be short-lived if you don’t support other writers. When you do, they notice. When they notice, they are glad. When they are glad, they have good thoughts about you.

And when enough people have good thoughts and good things to say about you, it's good karma. Your efforts will be noticed eventually and you will be rewarded.

Life is all about giving back and making a difference.

There’s room for all of us to be successful, but if your idea of success is only focusing on your own work while refusing to support anyone else’s, then you will be remembered for nothing.

Supporting Other Writers’ is Not Only Cool, It Feels Good

Any minor act of kindness is a wonderful way to let other writers know that we support them and want them to be successful. While we may not have time to support every writer we know, a little support here and there goes a long way.

We can focus on our own work and still take the time to support other writers and encourage their journeys.

Everything you do comes back to you. Good deeds are rewarded no matter how long it takes. We’re a reflection of what we put out into the world.

If you dedicate your life to doing good, good things will find its way to you. It’s the law.

What do you think about this topic? Do you agree that supporting other writers is good karma? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

If we look at the success of another and we inspired and motivated, it raises our vibration and allows us to manifest our desires quicker.

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