Are there any writing groups on this site. If not do you want to create one with me?

[DanielJacobson]

Are there any writer's reviewing and critiquing groups on this site. I am interested in finding a group of like minded individuals who are willing to read, critique, assist with grammatical and syntax review, identify plot holes and suggest improvements to ongoing work before it is published. My literary interests include science fiction and fantasy that trend toward paranormal romance intended for both men and women (Jan Stryvant, Randy Daren, Suzanne Write and Shelly Laurenston for example).

I am a struggling author who has found that the structure of a peer group and writing deadlines helps me produce content. If there is no such group I would be willing to act as the mediator if enough people are willing to commit to it for a fixed time period of time (say, three months to start?) meeting online here or an other online site, after which we could see if we want to continue the group.

Also, I am interested in creating a shared universe where a group of authors collaborate on a setting, story dynamics and shared historical background and write stories in that universe. Much in the way the collaborative group that created Metimore Keep created a shared story universe with a multitude of different perspectives and characters.

If interested please respond in the thread.

Thank you,

 

[Jemini]

The idea is interesting in theory, the only issue would be the people and group structure. I suppose you could call me a tentative yes, although the biggest selling point for me here is the idea of the limited time test right now. It sounds like you are approaching this with a pretty level head and good planning.

Also, I have already created something of a shared multiverse for all of my own stories to take place within. It's designed to facilitate Isekai-style stories and is meant to have world mechanics that explain several of the common Isekai tropes while giving a far more solid motivation behind the actions of the gods involved. I'm not going to up and volunteer my multiverse just yet, but once again, it would depend on the group.

 

[Discount_Blade]

I like the idea of a writers group and would like you to explain how it would function? Would we peer-read/review each other? Oh wait, you said that already. So my next question is, how exactly would it work if someone who joins dislikes a specific genre but is asked to read it? For example, I will not read yaoi, yuri, trans, or gender bender. I do not even understand the point of gender bender and find it stupid, but also still acknowledge that it is an accepted and popular genre. So does this automatically exclude me if I wish to join?

And the multiverse thing is interesting, but how would copyrights work? I looked at Metimore Keep and I don't particularly like the format. It's basically a collection of short stories that are only loosely connected to one another unless written by the same author.

I have a feeling I wouldn't really enrich any writing group made here on SC specifically since a lot of what I avoid is popular here but I'd be willing to check it out. My groups from RR are more attuned to my particular tastes but oh well.

 

[WhoCares]

We used to have a few groups like that on RoyalRoad (I am still in Writers to The End but used to hang out with Scribble, Phantasmal Architects and a couple others who are all mostly defunct). It worked because we had forums and chatango/discord but honestly, you're probably better out trying to find people irl. Online writing groups require a lot of maintenance outside of writing in order to keep them cohesive/ensure people actually come back. It might work if there were subforums for them here though, since people could come for the forum itself and join in on the group stuff when necessary (though there are already places for fiction critique here i think, right?) edit: i'd be down to join yours for the test bit too, can help set stuff out too/plug into other networks or groups if desired

 

[Ryudo1701]

The idea of a shared world with other authors definitely sounds intriguing, though there would be a definite need to structure the world in a large scale. Otherwise aspects of one story could conflict with another.
Maybe also some kind of general release schedule as events in one story could influence another (maybe they are in the same or neighboring countries).

 

[TheWorldTree]

Definitely intrigued depending on how it's done, would be pretty willing to participate as well

 

[WobNumber6]

Hi, I am very interesting in join to this proyect. First of all, my first languaje is not English but I had studied it for almost ten years. I am very confident in my ability to read and translate it to Spanish. As for my ability to write in English I know that is not enough but I trying to get better.

Actually, I'm about to start study for screenwriter and the appearance of this forum maybe be a good chance for my college career. Sharing ideas about differents literary genres, differents way of writing and of course to improve my English.

So, I would like to participe in this "Writing Group" and perhaps to get along with every one.

 

[Jemini]

And the multiverse thing is interesting, but how would copyrights work? I looked at Metimore Keep and I don't particularly like the format. It's basically a collection of short stories that are only loosely connected to one another unless written by the same author.

The copyright thing is an interesting point. Generally, this sort of thing works by having the rights held by the broader group, such as was the case with Marvell.

This might be a sticking point though. I have put a LOT of thought into structuring the multiverse I've crafted for my stories, and I do not plan to write outside of it on a long-term basis. If it does wind up being mine the group uses (which I put the idea forward but still haven't committed to the idea of going through with it,) then it would create an interesting situation. I've obviously done the overwhelming majority of the leg-work on it, and it would make things somewhat unbalanced for me to just surrender the rights to the group. Especially beings I would kinda like to maintain a certain quality in the world, it's sorta my baby.

So, can't speak for the group since I haven't fully committed yet, but if that's the route it might be a little more like me holding the rights but approving projects that would utilize my multiverse. Definitely an unbalanced relationship though, but that would be the complication of a situation like this. (again, for the sake of maintaining quality, I would like to retain a veto right on having lower tier stories utilizing my multiverse. The writer's past quality of work and the pitch's compatibility with the multiverse would be the key considerations.)

FYI: The name I've been kicking around for this multiverse is "The Pearl-chain multiverse." The name has some significance for the way the broader multiverse is structured. If you want to get an idea of what it's all about, here's 3 stories (only the first 2 chapters) that all utilize this same multiverse.

Three new stories, first 2 chapters.

I have been taking steps to reboot my main series, Second Life as the Sister of a Goddess, for quite a while now. I have almost got things in order to do so, but as I was writing up the chapters for the reboot I also had two other story...

www.scribblehub.com

 

[samsarawithwords]

People do shared stories on some discords or forums

 

[AbigailWP]

theres sections in scribble hubs discord where you can get feedback and stuff... If you do make a group post about it in the forum!!!

 

[BenJepheneT]

you're in a writing group, nigga. whalecum to the Scribble Fam holmes

now you see those across the street? The Royal Street Gang and the Web(Novel)bies? Yea, we beefin with em. Don't fuck em up cuz we ain't fugging wit em no cap fr

 

[Jemini]

you're in a writing group, nigga. whalecum to the Scribble Fam holmes

now you see those across the street? The Royal Street Gang and the Web(Novel)bies? Yea, we beefin with em. Don't fuck em up cuz we ain't fugging wit em no cap fr

I think we're pretty cool with the Royal Road crew. They're a pretty upright orginization. Webnovel though, yeah, us and RR both have major beef with them. Their treatment of IP and the author's control of their work, as well as the scams that keep coming out of that site and those affiliated with them, they're pretty much scum.

 

[BenJepheneT]

I think we're pretty cool with the Royal Road crew. They're a pretty upright orginization. Webnovel though, yeah, us and RR both have major beef with them. Their treatment of IP and the author's control of their work, as well as the scams that keep coming out of that site and those affiliated with them, they're pretty much scum.

You talk flowery but yeah, fug em Webbies an' shit

 

[tensou]

It looks like DanielJacobson has left. I'm interested in joining a writing group, though.

I wrote my first book while in a group with four other writers where we critiqued each other's chapters each week. The deadlines really helped motivate me, and it's good to have critiques from people who've followed the story from the beginning.

Four or five members would be best, so we have time to read all the chapters each week, and I think it's best when they're all in similar genres. There is a light novel theme here, so there could be more leeway on genre, so long as they aren't too radically different, like smut and school drama.

If anyone's interested in starting a new book and committing to the group till the end, let me know.