Thread: writing buddy or mentor

Hi all,

I just stumbled upon this forum and am interested to see the creative juices that flow around here. I am especially interested in the collaboration that goes on here.

Right now, I am at the point in my writing where I feel I could give feedback on writing and could use feedback on my own. I have spent time developing my writing in HS and traveled to Iowa and Harvard writing workshops during this time. In college and grad school, I put my creative writing aside to focus on a medical research interest/career. So I'm not exactly a novice to writing, but still need to work on things in my growth as a writer.

And that brings me to now where I have time to return to my fiction. I have written several short stories and am hoping to size up where I'm at by submitting to competitions. It would be great to get an experienced/published writer to have a look at a story or two. At the very least, it would be great to have someone be a second set of eyes for my work.

Some things that I am especially working on include pace/rhythm and interweaving different times/perspectives into a story.

I am happy to offer constructive criticism or other writing support in return.

if you're interested, drop me a line.

Hey there, welcome to the forum.

I think you've found the right place.
I have acquired a few mentors, or writer-buddies, as I call them, just from being a member of this site.
Though I think the best way to achieve this is to put your work in the Writer's Workshop, one story at a time. Get some feedback. See what feedback you respond to best, maybe go read that person's work, see if you think you'd be a fit.

All my writer buddies like my writing and I like theirs. I don't think it would work otherwise.

Hope you find what you're looking for here.

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. do you have any room for a buddy or mentor?

I don't know if any of you felt nervous about posting your things on the web. For me, it feels a bit strange. And I don't know if there are any merited concerns.

If I'm silly worrying about this, I'd be excited to get feedback on some of my work.

I'd be glad to read some of your stuff! Bring it on!

I'd be very interesting in having a writing buddy! Hit me up!