Hollywood is all about making connections that matter. For writers, meeting and establishing relationships with other writers can be extremely beneficial as it allows you to build a supportive community of creators who help each other improve and grow in the industry. Coverfly wants to make connecting with other writers easier than ever with Writer Search & Messaging. This new feature allows writers on Coverfly to reach out to each other to chat, ask questions, and build communities where feedback is welcomed.
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What Is Writer Search & Messaging?
Building connections within the writing community can greatly enhance your craft and career. This is where Writer Search & Messaging comes in.
Using the new feature will help writers like you engage with fellow writers and provide fresh perspectives, industry insights, and potential collaboration opportunities. Whether it's sharing feedback, finding a writing partner, or networking for future opportunities, fostering relationships with peers can be invaluable.
Stay Connected With Writer Search & Messaging
Coverfly offers a messaging feature accessible to users 18 years or older. Simply navigate to the Writer Search & Messaging section from the main navigation bar to send or receive messages. Users can search for writers to message and check ongoing conversations.
Users can also do a quick search from the Messaging page by clicking on the red thought bubble icon and typing in the writer’s name. Clicking on the envelope icon or the red “Send a message” button on a user's Coverly profile will start a new message thread.
While the messaging feature opens up a whole new opportunity for writers to connect, selling or promoting businesses through instant messaging without explicit permission from Coverfly is against the Terms of Use.
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Stay Up to Date With Message Notifications
Effective communication is key to building lasting relationships in any industry. With Coverfly's notification system, staying connected is effortless. Receive timely alerts both on the platform and via email whenever you receive a new message from a fellow writer, ensuring you never miss important updates or opportunities.
If you don’t check in to Coverfly often, you can receive a notification through your email that someone has messaged you. Click on the gear icon from the Messaging menu at the top of the screen, and click the toggle on email notifications to ensure your notifications are on so you never miss a message.
Messaging May Not Be Your Thing, and That's OK
Online messaging is not for everyone, which is why Coverfly's Writer Search & Messaging includes a privacy feature that provides users with control over their account settings. Users have the option to adjust their account privacy settings, including setting their account to private, turning off messaging, or blocking users.
To adjust privacy settings, navigate to the Settings > Security section. From there, users can choose whether to allow other writers to find their Coverfly profile and can toggle messaging on or off.
Protect Yourself While Messaging Others
Unfortunately, while you are trying to build your online writing community, there could be a user who rubs you the wrong way. Luckily, there is a way to limit your online interactions with this unwelcomed messenger.
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To block another user, click the three dots next to their name in Messaging, and select “Block User.” Once the user is blocked, the previous conversation with them will be hidden for both you and the other user.
Clicking the same three dots will also give you the option to report a user who is being abusive or offensive to you. This option will report the user to a Coverfly staff member, who will review the reason, concerns, and screenshots provided to address the appropriate action necessary for the user.
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Writing can be a lonely activity, but Writer Search & Messaging is looking to open up a new avenue that makes writing an exciting and collaborative process that helps you improve your skills and friendships.