I spent the loveliest afternoon with writing friends. Often, I only get to see my writing friends at events, and we're both working (networking, selling, etc.) while we're there, so we don't get to just talk freely. Where do you get your social time with writers in your life? #CoSoWriters

@Samanthabwriter I'm just starting to see writing friends in person. I have been keeping in touch through virtual events. I attend a monthly online writer's meeting. We talked about returning to in-person meetings, but our driving times were so long that we decided to stay virtual. I am attending an in-person writer's retreat in May, and an in-person conference in November.

@TPrice @Samanthabwriter I am older and asthmatic, and my spouse is on meds that contraindicate the use of Paxlovid. I am not doing in-person events for the forseeable future. Virtual events only, and I'm distressed by the degree that they're going away.

@joycereynoldsward @Samanthabwriter
I understand. I still prefer hybrid events myself. Don't be afraid to speak up when groups say they are returning to in-person. Most have developed the tools and expertise to go hybrid. I've had success in asking them to remain so. After I talked to them, two groups I'm active in decided to retain the virtual option.