Looking for a Writing Buddy!

[Carimel]

I am just wondering if anyone would like to have a writing buddy. I just feel that working with someone will help us writer's. Just curious!!~ What do you think?~

[Charlie Horse]

I think big bold fonts scare me.

Seriously, there's another forum for that sort of thing. I'm guessing this will be moved at which point you may get a few hits.

[Kisatchie]

I'll be your buddy for a minute. Don't make plurals with an apostrophe.

[Libbie]

I'll be your buddy for a minute. Don't make plurals with an apostrophe.

Word.

We usually call writing buddies "beta readers" or just "betas" around here. :) They can be very helpful, but you need to be careful in how you select one. You need a beta who is near your own level of writing ability, but who does a few things better than you do them. (Chances are, you do a few things better than they do, so it will be a good partnership.) You want somebody whose input can push you further and get you outside your comfort zone a little, so you can keep growing as a writer.

It might take you some time to find another person who fits this description. Try giving input into others' writing in he Share Your Work forum, and the more you hang out there, the more quickly you'll realize who will make a good beta reader for you. Then you can approach that person privately and ask if they'd be interested.

[Birol]

Moving to the Beta Reader's forum.