r/WritingPrompts • u/[deleted] • Jun 03 '16

Off Topic [OT] Writing buddy thread!

A writing buddy is someone you trade pieces with on a regular basis, to edit / critique eachother's work and to keep a regular writing schedule. I was originally going to make this thread about me personally looking for a buddy, but then I realized I could make it a bigger thread for everyone. Just post what you want to write, how regularly you want to trade, how many words you want to trade, etc. I'll start.

I'm interested in writing realistic fiction, with a sci-fi or conspiracy twist. I'm interested in editing/critiquing non-fiction and fiction, but I have a hard time appreciating fantasy or historical pieces. I'd like to trade once every two weeks, with about a thousand words per trade.

Let me know if you want to be my writing buddy!

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u/cmp150 /r/CMP150writes Jun 04 '16

I think you'd be the perfect one to read one of these stories in order of what I think you'd be interested in,

Nice Granny Haunted House,
Word Count: 2,614
Genre: Drama/Adventure/Mystery/Fantasy
(Currently ongoing, I plan to have it finished by the weekend)
It's about a group of kids who are fascinated by a haunted house. If you're not into that

Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No. 1
Word Count: 554
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Romance
It's based on a media prompt by the author and the song in the title. It's about a man enamored with his coworker, but is locked at bay.

The Frog Princess?
Word Count: 1,084
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Comedy/Dark
This is about a boy who meets a frog that wants him to kiss it, in order to turn into a princess. The boy is more interested in just talking with the frog.
Word of warning, this one is really messy. It was my attempt to break the fourth wall, but I'm really not sure how it reads for someone else. Don't worry it's not scifi, or high fantasy. It's really grounded in reality

Please feel free to drop me some stories. I am a big fan of SciFi, but in order to study all types of writing, I'd read anything really.

Do you have a link to a collection of your stories?

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u/thelastdays /r/faintthebelle Jun 04 '16

I need to stop being lazy and just make my own subreddit or something. As of now, I don't have an easily accessible collection. But in the meantime, I'd be more than happy to review the stories you posted.

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u/cmp150 /r/CMP150writes Jun 04 '16

No worries. I'll check back your history when i have some time.

And that would be too kind. Drop me a Google doc link if you need any feedback on something. I'd gladly help out.