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For both veterans and newbies, space managers and members\u2014here are 10 coworking resources, facts and tips you should definitely know about.<\/p>\n

The Coworking Visa lets members of one space work at others for free.
\n<\/b>If you are a member of a coworking space anywhere in the world, be sure to ask if that space is a part of the Coworking Visa program. Created to help us do our work on the road, the Visa allows active members of a space to work at other coworking spaces around the world for free for a set number of days. You can view the complete list of participating spaces at the Wiki page<\/a>\u00a0or see things visually with the Coworking Visa Map<\/a>\u00a0created by Network Hub.<\/p>\n

The Coworking Google group is a happening spot\u2014and it\u2019s open to all.
\n<\/b>To dive even deeper into the world of coworking and find out what people saying about coworking today, head over to the
Coworking Google Group<\/a>.\u00a0It\u2019s frequented often and the moderators are some of the best in the business. If you\u2019ve got a question about coworking, you can most likely find it here, in the forum archives or simply by asking.<\/p>\n

Coworking has a podcast.
\n<\/b>Alex Hillman, co-founder of Indy Hall in Philadelphia, recently started the
Coworking Weekly<\/a> podcast, a podcast for people who build communities. Alex talks about how to create a place where people will work together, inspire and execute brilliant ideas, and \u201cmost importantly: give a damn about each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coworking does NOT have a hyphen.
\n<\/b>I am a journalist and I adore AP Style. However, it has one flaw: coworking in this context, with this meaning, isn\u2019t in the guide\u2014but \u201cco-working\u201d is, lumped together with other \u201cco-\u201c words. So editors default to \u201cco-working.\u201d The biggest difference between the two words is their intention. People who use the word \u201ccoworking\u201d tend to share a particular set of values and beliefs that have been collectively determined by a group of people who emerged from San Francisco\u2019s original coworking communities in 2005. They are often highly community-focused. People who use the word \u201cco-working\u201d are likely referring to a more generic version of the concept: two people happening to work alongside one another in the most simple possible sense. While there\u2019s no official entity to enforce the correct use of the word, \u201ccoworking\u201d represents far more than its hyphenated cousin. Here is
a great piece <\/a>on the debate.<\/p>\n

The word \u201ccoworking\u201d as we know it today was coined by Brad Neuberg in 2005.
\n<\/b>While coworking still may seem new to some, it is actually celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. To get you up to speed,
this in-depth article<\/a>\u00a0written by Brad himself is an absolute must-read.<\/p>\n

Your coworking space can be a container for connection and growth.
\n<\/b>When you start getting tired of coming to your coworking space and just hacking away at your to-do list on your own, realize that you can
get a lot more out of your space<\/a>\u00a0by turning to your fellow coworkers to share structure and accountability. Coworking spaces can be so much more than just places to work. Connect with other people, get inspired by joining a collaborative motivation group, and learn how to get out of your own way and do the work you\u2019re called to be doing.<\/p>\n

Three great sites to find features and news about coworking:
\n<\/b>While there are several, here are my favorites:<\/p>\n