It's the first Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for another Insecure Writer's Support Group, hosted by one of my favorite bloggers and author of the CassaFire series, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
So here's my worry for the month . . . what happens when a writer who's always worked alone decides to try working on a manuscript with a second author? I have to admit, I'm a little worried. What if we struggle to work together? What if it doesn't go well.
But on the other hand, what if the book gets done twice as fast and twice as well? It's hard to say how it'll go, but for better or worse, I'm diving in. And if anyone has any tips for working with a writing partner, feel free to pass them my way!
I've not worked with anyone else, but those who have say it's a really awesome experience. I think if it's not going to work, you'll know that right away.
ReplyDeleteIt could go either way, I guess, but you never know until you try :)
ReplyDeleteI have not done this yet. I think it could be an interesting experience. Please report back!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dianne. I think as long as you have a good rapport with the other person and are both willing to compromise, it can be amazing.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could do it. I am to selfish. I would think communication would be the most important. It's like parents raising a child, you have to be on the same page at all times or the book is going to have issues, figuratively speaking.
ReplyDeleteWork with someone you like and haven't had much conflict with. Make sure you have clear written expectations for the project up front. Have fun! I happen to love to work with partners. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm a lone wolf writer, so I have no idea what to say other than good luck!!
ReplyDeleteNo advice on that one.
ReplyDeleteThat is a tricky situation S.L. Ironically enough, my twin brother and I decided years ago not to work together since it always ended badly. Not in a "fighting" way, but we're just too different. And we're twins!
ReplyDelete- Maurice Mitchell
The Geek Twins | Film Sketchr
Best of luck! It's nice to have a push from someone else to get it done, too.
ReplyDeleteAllison (Geek Banter)
I'm about to embark on the same thing. However, it's with my sister-in-law and we're both good with communication and what we want out of the project. Have your expectations for yourself clearly stated. Be sure to be honest if it isn't going the way you want. And don't get mad about it, just work it out. Communication is the key. And if there is a specific area/character/whatever you want to work on alone, say so.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried co-writing with a partner, so I have no advice to offer. There are some who appear to be very well suited for it though. Two wellsprings of ideas, two minds solving plotting problems, two sets of eyes proofing and checking for edits. Lost of positive possibilities there.
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered about this, too, but I imagine it'd be a lot of fun, as long as the right partner is involved!
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