So I know there aren't too many of us here...

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 12-14-2009, 01:53 AM

But to all the (aspiring) authors of VGF: do you belong to a writer's/critique group? Do you have a network of support for your writing? Do you have a writing mentor or coach?

Honestly, I've never found a group I can connect with. Sometimes it seems like I have more in common with the mindset of agents and editors than I do with other writers. XD No doubt I've just been looking in the wrong places/not found my scene yet/haven't been trying hard enough/am too picky.

**Valigarmander** · 12-14-2009, 02:03 AM

I've never really found any groups I felt comfortable in. When I write it's usually something I do alone, with little input from people in the beginning. I've posted some things on websites for critique, though.

I'm a solitary person. So is my writing.

ZeldaGirl · 12-14-2009, 03:52 AM

^Same.

Kargath · 12-14-2009, 05:13 AM

lol, want me to come back on AIM, SD?

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 12-14-2009, 05:59 AM

lol, then I would have to go on AIM, too.

Jere · 12-14-2009, 06:12 AM

we are a group i think, its just that we have troubles having meetings and when we do, someone can't make it.

But we are working on something great though, it's hush hush but i asure you you'll like it if it ever comes out.

***CaptHayfever*** · 12-14-2009, 08:22 AM

I was going to join a writers' group this year, but it never really got off the ground, plus I've been swamped with my internship.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 12-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Nay, I go for a "Trail and Error" method of writing.

Mushi · 12-14-2009, 05:56 PM

Hmmm...

Mayhaps we could form our own group, just for the heck of it?

WHAT SAY YOU, GENTS? (and ladies)

**Valigarmander** · 12-14-2009, 05:57 PM

I haven't written anything lately.

Mushi · 12-14-2009, 06:03 PM

^ Neither have I...

I've never really enjoyed writing as part of a group, usually because there is a distinct lack of interest in my works. *sad face*

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 12-14-2009, 11:12 PM

Yeah, my problem with groups is that people have too many differing opinions. One person might like your work, another be bored silly by it, another think it's contrite, etc.

I wouldn't be terribly opposed to a ragtag group here, though. Half of my work seriously wouldn't fit any VGFers taste. XD

We can have tea, and give demotivational speeches to each other, and roaring encouragement to keep at it, then viciously honest critiques~ And then cake.

***Cosmonautical*** · 12-15-2009, 03:33 AM

I would participate. But only if there is coffee.

Like I just said to SD, in person:

Amateur writer's groups have a way of criticising the story being told and the author's stylistic choices, not the flaws in the story or the way the characters have been presented. You need to stay open-minded to the tastes of other people if you want them to be at all receptive to your suggestions.

1-up Salesman · 12-15-2009, 11:13 AM

We should make a group. I could really use some constructive critiscism for my writing. I'm currently writing a Fan-Fiction called Legacy, about Link after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.

Jere · 12-15-2009, 11:57 AM

Sounds fun, then i may find some good motivation to start writing again.

Robotazy · 12-15-2009, 01:30 PM

I've only really started writing recently, so I haven't tried to write with any groups.

<_>

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 12-16-2009, 07:31 AM

Have at it, then.

Zharen · 12-17-2009, 02:34 AM

I work alone.

Metal Mario · 12-17-2009, 02:39 AM

12-14-2009, 01:53 AM	#1
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,503 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	So I know there aren't too many of us here... But to all the (aspiring) authors of VGF: do you belong to a writer's/critique group? Do you have a network of support for your writing? Do you have a writing mentor or coach? Honestly, I've never found a group I can connect with. Sometimes it seems like I have more in common with the mindset of agents and editors than I do with other writers. XD No doubt I've just been looking in the wrong places/not found my scene yet/haven't been trying hard enough/am too picky.

12-14-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
Mushi Derp Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Looking at you. I can read your mind. Gender: Posts: 6,982 Thanks: 179 Thanked 351 Times in 271 Posts	Hmmm... Mayhaps we could form our own group, just for the heck of it? WHAT SAY YOU, GENTS? (and ladies) __________________

12-14-2009, 06:03 PM	#11
Mushi Derp Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Looking at you. I can read your mind. Gender: Posts: 6,982 Thanks: 179 Thanked 351 Times in 271 Posts	^ Neither have I... I've never really enjoyed writing as part of a group, usually because there is a distinct lack of interest in my works. sad face __________________

12-16-2009, 07:31 AM	#17
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,503 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	Have at it, then. Last edited by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds; 12-16-2009 at 07:46 AM.

12-14-2009, 02:03 AM	#2
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I've never really found any groups I felt comfortable in. When I write it's usually something I do alone, with little input from people in the beginning. I've posted some things on websites for critique, though. I'm a solitary person. So is my writing.

12-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#3
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^Same.

12-14-2009, 05:13 AM	#4
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	lol, want me to come back on AIM, SD?

12-14-2009, 05:59 AM	#5
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,503 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	lol, then I would have to go on AIM, too.

12-14-2009, 06:12 AM	#6
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	we are a group i think, its just that we have troubles having meetings and when we do, someone can't make it. But we are working on something great though, it's hush hush but i asure you you'll like it if it ever comes out.

12-14-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	I was going to join a writers' group this year, but it never really got off the ground, plus I've been swamped with my internship. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

12-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT Videos Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my pants Gender: Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 2,502 Thanked 767 Times in 422 Posts	Nay, I go for a "Trail and Error" method of writing.

12-14-2009, 05:57 PM	#10
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I haven't written anything lately.

12-14-2009, 11:12 PM	#12
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,503 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	Yeah, my problem with groups is that people have too many differing opinions. One person might like your work, another be bored silly by it, another think it's contrite, etc. I wouldn't be terribly opposed to a ragtag group here, though. Half of my work seriously wouldn't fit any VGFers taste. XD We can have tea, and give demotivational speeches to each other, and roaring encouragement to keep at it, then viciously honest critiques~ And then cake.

12-15-2009, 03:33 AM	#13
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I would participate. But only if there is coffee. Like I just said to SD, in person: Amateur writer's groups have a way of criticising the story being told and the author's stylistic choices, not the flaws in the story or the way the characters have been presented. You need to stay open-minded to the tastes of other people if you want them to be at all receptive to your suggestions.

12-17-2009, 02:39 AM	#19
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12-15-2009, 11:13 AM	#14
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9	We should make a group. I could really use some constructive critiscism for my writing. I'm currently writing a Fan-Fiction called Legacy, about Link after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.

12-15-2009, 11:57 AM	#15
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Sounds fun, then i may find some good motivation to start writing again.

12-15-2009, 01:30 PM	#16
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I've only really started writing recently, so I haven't tried to write with any groups. <_>

12-17-2009, 02:34 AM	#18
Zharen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Modesto, CA U.S. Gender: Posts: 7,085 Thanks: 21 Thanked 71 Times in 35 Posts	I work alone.