By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Every time someone new reaches out to connect with me through social media, I have a new friend. For me, social media is about building relationships. Not just for me to promote my name, post, or career. This is a connection point, and my goal is to make and keep friends by helping you navigate life’s paths through anything I’ve learned along the way.
I have four ways to reach out to you:
- To offer knowledge about something that interests you or answers a question in which I might help. And if I don’t have an answer, I’ll do my best to find one.
- To offer assistance to any of you who are interested in writing and the publishing industry. Your interest may be fiction or nonfiction, and I want to put the proper resources and tools into your hand.
- To introduce you to new fiction and nonfiction authors who have powerful stories and information to enrich your life.
- To sometimes make you laugh when I’m being transparent in blog posts. Showing life happenings by adding humor helps us all laugh at ourselves and relax. Facing stress is always easier with a dose of laughter.
The more I write, the more I learn about myself, my views about life, and how to better impact the world for good. I want the opportunity to share my findings with you.
My goals for writing are three-fold:
- Entertain with story. This also means presenting fiction and nonfiction projects.
- Inspire others to dream big and find the tools to accomplish the previously unattainable. To challenge each reader to dream and find the resources to make those dreams come true.
- Encourage the downtrodden and those beaten down by life situations by offering light and hope. Life isn’t always good, but we can choose joy.
We may never meet each other face to face, but that doesn’t delineate a worthy friendship. Each one of us has a gift and purpose, and I encourage you to use yours to enrich another life.
What do you look for in an online relationship?
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Thank you for the notes! I read them constantly. As an aspiring writer, I’m looking for all the help and advice I can get and love reading not only your books, but your blogs.
I’ve finished my second manuscript and am just starting the editing. Any advice you lend is appreciated! 🙂
Thanks DiAnn. My heart echoes what you have shared. That is my own heartbeat, exactly what I desire to do: invite readers to know what I learned.
Thanks, Frances, if we could just get the rest of the world to care about others.
DiAnn, I have all your books & am now rereading. Just finished “Firewall”. Your book, “ Healing is By Grace Alone” was what I claimed when diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I continue to claim the His Benefits! I also read, “An Unfinished Death” & “Immorality”. I love when you suggest other authors! Thank you & please continue to write the wonderful novels.
Hi Jan, thanks so much. Glad you are enjoying my books. I will continue to recommend other writers.
I love your books and hope that I get a notice from you when a new book is available.
Hi Sandra, thanks so much. I appreciate you reading my books. My next release, Facing the Enemy, is schedule for release on September 5, and it’s available for preorder. https://amzn.to/41C3uMd
My desire in life in general — not being limited to online conversations alone — is to help others overcome whatever is holding them back. So, I seek God for the Wisdom that each person needs to find their breakthroughs. But where relationships are concerned, it is a challenge for me to build community through writing; I generally need quality one-on-one time with someone to make connections, and writing can seem like a one-way conversation many times. Also, being 90% introvert, the idea of maintaining a social media presence is as draining as walking into a packed room for a party. That said, it’s time for me to take this plunge into social media and I feel like I’m at the edge of a cliff. :-\ I have really appreciated how your posts have made you seem so approachable, and I’ve been taking mental notes. If I can learn to do even some of what you’re doing, it will improve my social life both online and offline! 🙂
I agree with all you have mentioned. DiAnn. Thank you. What non-fiction books have you written?
Hi Linda, thanks for commenting. Nonfiction books I’ve written: Lost Boy No More (out of print). a journal, Social Media for Today’s Writer with Edie Melson, Exploring the Art of Character, Exploring the Art of Plot, and Exploring the Art of Emotion and Dialogue. https://diannmills.com/genre/non-fiction/
Dear DiAnn, thank you for your kind words of encouragement! I’m always looking for connections and new friends! I’m working on a nonfiction book, a big project, but I have a lot of joy in it. My kids live in Austin, TX. Maybe one day we could meet, you never know! Many blessings!
Jill, thanks for commenting! Congrats on your nonfiction book – and yes, a meetup would be grand!
Oh, I’m so glad we are friends! So thankful for you! You are a blessing—to me and many!
Like you, my hope in all online relationships is to encourage and point readers to Jesus through stories. Oh, and sometimes make readers laugh.
Maureen, thank you for your sweet words. I’m glad we’re friends too. Yep, let’s help them and make them laugh.
DiAnn, what I look for in an online relationship is what you provide. I truly appreciate your friendship and the insight and assistance you offer. I have been fortunate to meet you in person and hear your entertaining stories first-hand. Your courses have helped me develop and grow as a writer. I like reading your blog posts online, because they keep us connected and always broaden my knowledge on different aspects of life. Thank you for all you do.
Michelle, you are so kind. I appreciate your friendship too. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me. Be blessed!