curious what others look for when trying to find a writing partner?
I come from a family of writers, but none that write teleplays or screenplays. (well technically one does write screenplays but not in any genre I write in). which means I haven’t collaborated on writing a script since my teens when I “fired” my little brother from being my cowriter (he’s a good writer but we couldn’t agree on anything).
I’ve realised I’d really like to find a writing partner because I’m neurodivergent and because of that, very good at writing half a really good script… and then getting a dozen new ideas and writing those and never finishing the previous ones. (I do finish enough of them, but I want to find a writing partner so we can complement each other’s strengths, find someone who likes doing the bits I find boring and vice versa).
I want to find a writing partner where we magnify each other’s strength in writing and improve each other’s weaknesses.
But how do people find the right person for that?
I ask because I’m very fussy about making sure anything that is going to have my name on it, is something that reflects me. I’m sure must writers feel the same. So how do others find that kind of person?
Also, from a practical standpoint, what is the best places online to find a genuine writing partner who is competent and isn’t a scammer?
Hi, Julie Lamont. I look for a writing partner who has the same vision for the project and someone who'll be professional and respectful.
You could make a collaboration post on the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs).
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When I look for a writing partner, I look for someone who differs from me. Preferably opposite gender and very different age. Different social background. Unfortunately that maximizes the risk for disagreement. At the same time, collaboration for me means that one person tells "this is what I have in my story right now so tell me all you want to add". And when the first person receives suggestions from the second person, the first person decides which suggestions to use.