Any one here write? I was looking for a writing buddy of some sort.
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I used to, a lot. But I haven't for ages and really miss it!
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Here! Creative Writing major in college (not that that means much.) I consider myself a "writer who doesn't write."
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I guess I need to expand a little.
I have been interested/trying to write a story thats floated in my head for close to two years now. Its probably young adultish as I tend to read a lot of that and my desire to write the story I want to read myself after reading so many other books that left me wanting in their endings. Is anyone interested in talking (through email Im guessing) and helping me get this story out of my head and actually onto paper....erm computer screen?
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@Mrs. Chocolate: me! I have a half written novel that I need to finish! I would definitely be interested in an accountability/motivation writing buddy as I have to force myself to the computer screen!
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I love to write! Add me to the list of people who have something half finished. I had a really good groove going and then I fell into a slump because of infertility and haven't gotten it back yet.
ETA: I'd love a buddy too. Maybe a secret FB group? Or email exchange?
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I'd love to be part of this, too! I'm both a professional and creative writer. I mainly write poetry (and have a small book of poetry being published soon) and I'm working on my first novel. I just started a 10-week fiction class and my class is reading the first chapter of the novel and I'm so nervous about the feedback.
It would be cool to have an e-mail check-in group. I have a small weekly check-in/accountability/cheerleader group with some poet friends, I find it to be very helpful.
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@mrsjazz: I used to attend those 10week courses at Gotham writing when I lived in NY and they were wonderful. I hope yours works just as well. I have been think if about doing another but would have to do it online which isn't the same from a love feedback perspective.
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Another writer who doesn't write- I always say I'll start soon. In my head I'll be free as a bird when I'm not pregnant or nursing but yeah right! I just read an article, I think in Elle, that talked about how easy (and free!) it is to self-publish ebooks and I thought it sounded like a cool deal. So once you ladies inspire and edit each other you should totally put out ebooks for all your bee buddies to check out!
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ooh I like the idea of a secret group. I wouldnt mind sharing emails with others too for more one on one talks and sharing since writing can be so personal Ive discovered its hard to want to share very openly at times. Wall me if you want to chat! I love reading so I am open to reading your works and maybe helping you out if I can too though Im a terrible editor
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@Aimed: You should try an online course. It is different from the live in-person feedback, but it can still be great. You'll still have deadlines you need to meet and your work critiqued. If you have a good teacher/facilitator then you should still get back good critique and feedback.
I did my creative writing MFA low-residency (2 weeks every semester on campus and the rest on-line) and got some amazing line edits and overall critique.
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Me! I write for newspaper for a living, but I much prefer creative writing. I was an English major/creative writing minor. I, too, have book/story ideas floating around in my head and a few ideas written down...
ETA: I'd be up for some type of private group!
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@mrsjazz: I had never thought of an online course, maybe I'll try that.... I used to write creatively all the time and included it at university but then I started writing for a newspaper and didn't have the same gusto for creative writing. Also, I go all the teen angst out of my system and creative writing isn't as easy when you're happy
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@travelgirl1: Completely hear you on the newspaper draining your creative writing stores. I have lots of (what I believe are) good ideas but by the time I finish my day job I'm like...sit down and type more stories? NO! I'm trying to figure out how to have the mental capacity to do both!
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@IRunForFun: Yeah, it's a hard balance, isn't it? I tried to set up a creative writing group with some other mums last year but we couldn't agree on a day and time so it stalled. I miss the newspaper stuff too though, I would like to get back into both really.
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@IRunForFun: @travelgirl1: I write full-time, too. Not as a reporter, but as a communications and grant-writer for a non-profit. For a while I couldn't come home and write because my brain was taxed from professional writing and I didn't want to sit at a computer.
I got back into it by doing something I saw Elizabeth Gilbert post on her FB page. Take a kitchen timer (or some other type of alarm) and sit for 15 minutes and write. I started by writing using pen to paper just to have a break from the computer monotony. I also schedule my writing time and taking a class or being part of a group helps. I joined a group on FB that has increased my productivity. Being surrounded by lots of women writers inspires me.
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Like @mrsjazz:, I'm a creative and professional writer, although I haven't done much creative stuff lately. I have an MFA in Fiction, and felt so burnt out after I finished that I literally haven't written a word since. I've started some essays and things, but not much other than that. (I finished in January 2014.)
By day, I write training materials (think instructional design--it's more fun that it sounds!). Anyway, let me know what you guys decide about a group of some sort!
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@mrsjazz: I love this idea. 15 minutes is so doable. Much more so than the "SET ASIDE AN HOUR A DAY" that my MFA professors used to preach. Why is a whole hour so hard?!
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@mfa_lady: Are you on FB? Do you know about Binders? It's supposed to be a secret but lots of people know about it.
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@mrsjazz: I didn't know about it, but will look it up!
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@mrsjazz: I don't know about it! I will have to check it out!
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@mrsjazz: What is that?
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@travelgirl1: @mfa_lady: it's just a good place to meet other women writers and there are lots of smaller groups by location, genre you write. I'm a part of multiple ones and it's been awesome.
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@IRunForFun: http://www.vogue.com/946957/facebook-page-binders-full-of-women-writers/
(one of the rules is that you're not supposed to write pieces about the group, but this woman wrote one)http://paulareednancarrow.com/2014/07/13/binders-full-of-fight-club-women/
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@mrsjazz: Want to help me? I am two rejection letters in and Mr. T did not find my, "Go straight to Sylvia Plath, do not pass go, do not collect $200" joke to be particularly funny.
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@Mrs. Twine: Hahahaha. I find it funny. I'd love to help, anything to prevent you from putting your head in the oven.
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@Mrs. Twine: You're braver than me! I've never submitted anything before. Not a darn thing.
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Me! I love writing fiction, but the majority of my writing these days is blog posts and articles. I've done NaNoWriMo a few times, but it's infinitely harder with a baby, so I haven't in while. It's my dream to get an MFA in Creative Writing, but we'll see!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: Is NaNoWriMo good? I joined the site but am so confused and intimidated by it! I really want to try to write for a month but dont know if its possible with my life and kids right now Im so tired at the end of the day I can barely think straight
PS I emailed you
When you have a chance get back to me
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@Mrs. Chocolate: I saw that this morning! Hoping to get back to you tonight! And I loved Nanowrimo- it was so inspiring. But CRAZY- 50,000 words in a month is a lot when it's just your spare time!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: Yes I know talk about intimidating! Did you go to any of the camps? Are you active on the forums? The place is huge and so daunting to find the right niche. I really want to just connect with one or two people to really get started since I know I will never feel comfortable sharing with a lot of people
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I used to a lot, but I just don't anymore.
Writing short stories and fanfiction was my thing in high school.
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Never mind I just saw Oatmeal mentioned what I just said.
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I'm just going to second NaNoWriMo - it's so great, and especially if you have an idea brewing but just need to get it out on paper. Most areas/cities have groups, and I believe a lot of the groups have some sort of kick-off event, which is fun (portland has such a huge turn out that it can be a little bit of a cluster, but I still try to go). Each community also has a calendar where people can post "write in" times/dates/locations. I went to a few write ins last year at local coffee shops and it was really fun & productive.
I'm a total wannabe author, but nano is my favorite event of the year. I love it... too much!!
Oh, and the forums usually re-set at the beginning of October. It's a lot less daunting when everything's fresh.
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Yes, but I pretty much exclusively read and write non-fiction, so I'm not sure is be especially helpful for your purposes.
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I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year, but I don't follow the rules. I always do it to work on a pre-existing project. I've never gotten the hang of the forums but I like the local groups.
Maybe a HB NaNoWriMo club?
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@makemake: Oh I didnt realize they reset in Oct That might be easier yes when everyone is new have you had much success/help on those forums?
@mrsjazz: That would be kinda neat
I dont know how to set up a facebook group or any other one (on the NaNoWriMo forums even) but if anyone else wanted to do it Id join.
When you have a chance get back to me
Writing short stories and fanfiction was my thing in high school.
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