any mfp writers out there?

chanstriste13
chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
edited October 2 in Chit-Chat
i came across someone trying to write a novel, and that got me wondering how many more aspiring writers are out there in mfp land. does anyone want to start a guild or sorts? i'm figuring we can try and help each other out with deadlines, writer's block, and encourage each other to get it written! any takers?
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  • SlimSadieG
    SlimSadieG Posts: 323 Member
    BUMP.
  • edonald774
    edonald774 Posts: 92 Member
    Hiya,
    I'm not sure I could call myself a writer, more of a procastenator :0)

    Have written some short stories and did NANOWRIMO last year and managed a 50000 word piece. I'd love to write an actual novel, but I spend more time wanting to write than actually doing the work.

    Terrible, terrible writer!
  • jenbusick
    jenbusick Posts: 528 Member
    What were you thinking of doing?
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    Have written some short stories and did NANOWRIMO last year and managed a 50000 word piece. I'd love to write an actual novel, but I spend more time wanting to write than actually doing the work.

    impressive! i just got wind of this recently and i think i'm going to give it a go. 50,000 words....rock it!
  • JZacharyPIke
    JZacharyPIke Posts: 1 Member
    I've written a couple short stories, and I'm working on my novel. I'd be up for it.
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
    i'm in. about 400 pages into a novel and haven't touched it in a week. but it definitely works into MFP because you have to balance the time spent between the two if you're going to exercise. and if you don't exercise, your *kitten* is probably going to expand to match the proportions of your chair. that's been my experience, anyway.

    how would we do this? i'd be happy to start up a blog and people can post in the comments.

    thoughts?
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    What were you thinking of doing?

    not too sure yet - i don't know how many people would want their ideas just thrown up onto an open forum! i guess i'm thinking along the lines of an accountablity support - maybe aiming to write a chapter every week or two and reminding each other to keep at it - things like that...
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I don't have time to write fiction, I'm a journalist :laugh:
  • KitCatMcG
    KitCatMcG Posts: 29 Member
    bump
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    nanowrimo is coming up - we could all give that a go, too... (scary!)
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    I don't have time to write fiction, I'm a journalist :laugh:

    kudos to you! i'm all fluff here...
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
    I don't have time to write fiction, I'm a journalist :laugh:

    HA! *snort* that was my funny for the morning! thank you!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    I'm in for sure. I write mostly fantasy'ish stuff, often rooted in some sort of ancient mythology or a twist on some classic horror/supernatural trope. I need lots of prodding to keep going with my work, though, or else things just keep piling up and accumulating inside my head.
  • mielikkibz
    mielikkibz Posts: 552 Member
    Have written some short stories and did NANOWRIMO last year and managed a 50000 word piece. I'd love to write an actual novel, but I spend more time wanting to write than actually doing the work.

    impressive! i just got wind of this recently and i think i'm going to give it a go. 50,000 words....rock it!

    I've done Nano twice, and am preparing my third one. . .would love to get into print, but am too terrifeid LOL Would love someone unbiased and willing to critique my novel honestly. . .tell me if it sucks or not LOL
  • mielikkibz
    mielikkibz Posts: 552 Member
    What were you thinking of doing?

    not too sure yet - i don't know how many people would want their ideas just thrown up onto an open forum! i guess i'm thinking along the lines of an accountablity support - maybe aiming to write a chapter every week or two and reminding each other to keep at it - things like that...

    Create a yahoo group, that way it's closed to anyone but those who are part of it
  • 4theking
    4theking Posts: 1,196 Member
    I have written a collection of short stories but have not had time to finish them. In a year or two I will definitely be back at it. Would love to someday write something on weightloss.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Me! Me!

    I run a writer's group in town, but it's brand new and struggling to get off the ground. I could use all the help I can get! I have started four separate novels and am getting ... nowhere fast. lol
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
    What were you thinking of doing?

    not too sure yet - i don't know how many people would want their ideas just thrown up onto an open forum! i guess i'm thinking along the lines of an accountablity support - maybe aiming to write a chapter every week or two and reminding each other to keep at it - things like that...

    Create a yahoo group, that way it's closed to anyone but those who are part of it

    I love my yahoo groups! The only drawback to that would be that new MFP members wouldn't know about it and the group might miss out on fresh blood (pun intended). Would this be a group to talk weight loss and writing or just writing?
  • Krull_the_WarriorKing
    Krull_the_WarriorKing Posts: 650 Member
    I used to be a reporter.. now I'm the editor... so I boss around the reporters... I have to say that's a lot more fun.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    What were you thinking of doing?

    not too sure yet - i don't know how many people would want their ideas just thrown up onto an open forum! i guess i'm thinking along the lines of an accountablity support - maybe aiming to write a chapter every week or two and reminding each other to keep at it - things like that...

    Create a yahoo group, that way it's closed to anyone but those who are part of it

    I love my yahoo groups! The only drawback to that would be that new MFP members wouldn't know about it and the group might miss out on fresh blood (pun intended). Would this be a group to talk weight loss and writing or just writing?

    You could post a thread once a week or so inviting new members to join the Yahoo! group.
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I assisted my ex in writing a book. He's finished his first edit and is hoping to start the publishing process soon. Have a couple people reading through it over the next couple months. It's historical fiction set in Ancient Rome (a young Julius Caesar is a main character :smile: )
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    i have a short story that was published. i have oh... seven novels in various stages from two paragraphs and a good idea to OMG HOW HAVE I NOT JUST FINISHED THAT YET, IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS.

    mostly i stick to fanfiction, b/c that's what i have time for. LOL. Oh, but i did just win a Fulcrum award for a Leverage fic i did, that was my amazing moment last week.

    i'm all for us encouraging and supporting each other.
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I forgot to add (I haven't been sleeping well due to a cold.... my brain isn't functioning over about 50% right now ... BLAH) if any of you want to take a read through the story and provide feedback, let me know. I'm still helping him out with it.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    i have a short story that was published. i have oh... seven novels in various stages from two paragraphs and a good idea to OMG HOW HAVE I NOT JUST FINISHED THAT YET, IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS.

    mostly i stick to fanfiction, b/c that's what i have time for. LOL. Oh, but i did just win a Fulcrum award for a Leverage fic i did, that was my amazing moment last week.

    i'm all for us encouraging and supporting each other.

    ROCK ON LADY!!! That's awesome!
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    I'd like to add that, while I'm not a writer, I do freelance editing work through a small publishing house in Texas. If anyone gets to the stage where they are needing editing services, let me know. Or, if you'd like me to look at your book before submitting it for publication, again, let me know. I may even be able to get it read at the publishing house I'm working with.

    Good luck everyone. Keep writing and losing!!!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    i have a short story that was published. i have oh... seven novels in various stages from two paragraphs and a good idea to OMG HOW HAVE I NOT JUST FINISHED THAT YET, IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS.

    mostly i stick to fanfiction, b/c that's what i have time for. LOL. Oh, but i did just win a Fulcrum award for a Leverage fic i did, that was my amazing moment last week.

    i'm all for us encouraging and supporting each other.

    ROCK ON LADY!!! That's awesome!

    i think it's pretty awesome! i've been nommed before, so when i found out i was nommed for this one i was like "ok, that's cool" i let my flist know, and i got on with my life. and then my bestie sent me an IM letting me know that i actually won my category and i was SHOCKED! this is my first win. i was feeling like Susan Lucci.
  • orleansmith
    orleansmith Posts: 60 Member
    I would definitely be in ... I will be doing NaNo this year. Guess I should prepare!
  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
    i like the yahoo group idea - i set one up called 'mfp writer's guild'. i figure we can post writing focused things there, but we can still run a forum here just to cyber hang out. something else we could do is set up little writing exercises each week - just little things to keep our brains in order and to share with each other. what say you?

    if you want to join the yahoo group, private message me with your email address and i'll get you in. and then ya'll can help me navigate this thang!
  • bens_mommy
    bens_mommy Posts: 219
    I'm doing NaNoWriMo for my 6th year this year! How I'm going to balance writing 50,000 words and exercising (while being a full-time stay at home mommy) is beyond me. :tongue:
  • usmcpatience
    usmcpatience Posts: 168
    BUMP.


    I am a writer through and through. However, with a two year old running about the house like a mad woman, I don't get the time to sit and write like I used to! One of these days though! LOVE the idea of a writer's group! I feel that deadlines aren't going to help me with the current novel I'm working on, but I'm always game to have someone to bounce ideas off of!
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