Writing Buddy, writing friend, ideas bouncer off-er

Sydneyd · Jan 4, 2012

Hi everyone. I don't post much in here but I think I have lost my drive and would very much like to become a writing buddy to one (or a couple of) person/people. I am looking for a writing relationship, what I mean is not just a crit I give you something to read you give me something to read sort of thing, but more of a conversation where we talk about what we are writing, what we are thinking of writing, and maybe even how our days are going. Obviously critiques will be part of it.

I am looking for something long term (is it just me or does this whole thing sound like a dating ad?). To be honest I don't know many writer friends (other than the ones I've met here, ie. everyone. ((if you live in portland that would be super duper awesome, but not needed)) ) and I am looking for some.

I mostly write YA (SF, UF, Dystopian), but am thinking about going into adult romance.

You can let me know here, or in PM what your interests are and what you are looking for. Thanks everyone!!!!

(I really like smileys)

Allaboutwords13 · Jan 5, 2012

I'd give it a go.. I've just started writing (Only first chapter so not too in-depth) a sort of... YA Supernatural story about how Demon's run the city of London (featuring otherworldly creatures as well). Not sure if that's your cup-of-tea. Obviously I'm not from Portland (although I would LOVE to go there one day). I've never had anything published, but I have completed short story and a first draft of a novel... not sure if that's what you want to hear. *is new at this*
PM if you're interested in partnering up

(I like smileys too)

Alyssa.Evers · Feb 6, 2012

Hi! I sort of feel like I'm in the same boat. I have lots of good ideas and start stories and then I lose motivation due to lack of support. Also, I don't really have any writing friends yet (why I just joined this site). I'm currently working on an adult romance and am a huge YA reader so I think we might mesh well

let me know if you're interested!

MackenziLee · Feb 8, 2012

These stories sound so familiar! I just finished a 55000 word YA that I am searching for betareaders for. Also....I really want writing friends! I'm keen on partnering with any of you! Support is so important and I just haven't been able to find it here!

alleycat · Feb 8, 2012

I'm a pretty good idea-bouncer-off-er-and-come-er-up-with.

And I behave.

shayla.mist · Feb 9, 2012

Anyone here writing m/m? I'm also looking for a writing buddy, but everyone seems to write YA. I feel lonely...

AgathaChristieFan · Feb 9, 2012

Andra, this is probably a dumb question but what does m/m mean? I don't write YA, but I feel lonely too because it seems like everyone writes fantasy while I only write romance, or women's fiction.

smoothseas · Feb 9, 2012

AgathaChristieFan said:
Andra, this is probably a dumb question but what does m/m mean? I don't write YA, but I feel lonely too because it seems like everyone writes fantasy while I only write romance, or women's fiction.

erotica male on male

AgathaChristieFan · Feb 9, 2012

Smoothseas,
Thanks for answering my questions. I need a list of all the abbreviations out there LOL. Probably why I don't text.

amlptj · Feb 9, 2012

If you still need someone, let me know, i'm interested!

Sydneyd · Feb 9, 2012

alleycat said:
I'm a pretty good idea-bouncer-off-er-and-come-er-up-with.

And I behave.

Something tells me you bounce ideas off of the heads of Muppets!

Sydneyd · Feb 9, 2012

To everyone here, I've gotten a ton of really great responses to a writing buddy, while I am still open, it looks like there is some matchmaking that can occur between you all.

Matchmaker matchmaker make me a match!

poeticjustice_2001 · Feb 9, 2012

well who couldn't use some good writing friends?

I write romance (mostly paranormal) and urban fantasy, as well as erotica.. and am looking for the same thing you are. A writing buddy to chat with and support/motivate each other as well as bounce ideas off of.

Judging from the number of views, a lot of people are looking for the same thing

Sydneyd · Feb 9, 2012

You know, a thought just occurred. I'm not sure about everyone's schedules but if any of you have looked into the AW chatroom, that would be a great place to look for each other as well. Plus it has that edge of immediate gratification. If any of you ever see me on there I am usually just syd. Don't be a stranger!

alleycat · Feb 9, 2012

Sydneyd said:
Something tells me you bounce ideas off of the heads of Muppets!

Don't be silly.

I bounce rocks off the head of muppets.

Mary K. Norris · Feb 9, 2012

Hello all. I'm new and in the same boat as I look for a critique partner/writing buddy. I'm a paranormal romance writer and have reached that point where I find I need a fresh set of eyes to go over my manuscript.

amlptj · Feb 9, 2012

Hi everyone, I saw there were a lot of people here looking for a writing buddy... so I created a thread I think can help get everyone together and matched with someone! check it out!!!

shayla.mist · Feb 10, 2012

smoothseas said:
erotica male on male

Well, it means I don't write m/m then because I had no idea erotica was implied to the genre. I used to say gay romance, but then I read somewhere that gay romance was written by men for men and that m/m romance was written by women and targeted at women.I'm really confused myself of how to name my own genre

I don't believe my stories are erotica because I really suck at writing erotic scenes and try to avoid them as much as possible. I simply write romance with two male protagonists.

Writing Buddy, writing friend, ideas bouncer off-er

Sydneyd

Aye, ye scurvy dog!

Allaboutwords13

You Snooze, You Lose!

Alyssa.Evers

MackenziLee

we are a sensational team

alleycat

Still around

shayla.mist

practical experience, FTW

AgathaChristieFan

proud writer

smoothseas

Life sucks... Then ya die...

AgathaChristieFan

proud writer

amlptj

Speling & grammer murderer, Sorrie!

Sydneyd

Aye, ye scurvy dog!

Sydneyd

Aye, ye scurvy dog!

poeticjustice_2001

Sydneyd

Aye, ye scurvy dog!

alleycat

Still around

Mary K. Norris

Eat. Write. Sleep. Repeat.

amlptj

Speling & grammer murderer, Sorrie!

shayla.mist

practical experience, FTW