How's a Girl to Find a Writing Buddy?
Ok. So I have this major problem of not being able to finish any writing that I start. Except for the two films I co-wrote and wrote and directed. I'm convinced I only finished those because, one, so many people were involved, and B, they were shorts therefore easy to write.
To make a long story short (you're welcome) I'm working on finishing a novel I started quite a long time ago. I have over 350 (typed) pages done, with 72K words.
I. Want. To. Finish. This. Novel.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm more than halway there.
I reread about 100 pages last night and really like what I have. I think my main character is funny. My problem is the plot. I have a million ideas but no one to bounce them off of. I don't know if I'm trying to add too much to the story, or if it needs more.
I need a writing buddy. I'm more than happy to read what they've written and give feedback, let them bounce ideas off me and be a general all-around writing friend, if they can do the same.
I had a friend from high school read my first chapter. He gave me fantastic feedback....but he's a HE and I know he's not really interested in chick-lit-type writing. I don't blame him.
Anyway, does anyone know how to go about finding someone? I'm thinking of checking out the Barnes and Noble Writing Group tonight, but I'm not sure.
To make a long story short (you're welcome) I'm working on finishing a novel I started quite a long time ago. I have over 350 (typed) pages done, with 72K words.
I. Want. To. Finish. This. Novel.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm more than halway there.
I reread about 100 pages last night and really like what I have. I think my main character is funny. My problem is the plot. I have a million ideas but no one to bounce them off of. I don't know if I'm trying to add too much to the story, or if it needs more.
I need a writing buddy. I'm more than happy to read what they've written and give feedback, let them bounce ideas off me and be a general all-around writing friend, if they can do the same.
I had a friend from high school read my first chapter. He gave me fantastic feedback....but he's a HE and I know he's not really interested in chick-lit-type writing. I don't blame him.
Anyway, does anyone know how to go about finding someone? I'm thinking of checking out the Barnes and Noble Writing Group tonight, but I'm not sure.
Comments
RWA has online chapter groups where you can find a romance, YA, or women's fiction writer critique groups.
There's the Romance Divas forum, too. You can post a message that you're looking for a critique partner.
Thanks for the forum ideas!
I don't know if this helps at all, but I'd be more than willing to help you out. I know I'm some random blogging chick, and if that makes you uncomfortable that's fine, but I love critiquing and bouncing ideas around and reading non-finished stuff. Weird, I know, but I always read a bunch of my friend's stuff because I love to see stuff being written. The entire process is fascinating, isn't it? My email is b.e.yeager@hotmail.com if you want my help. :)
Joy
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