Have you ever thought about having a writing partner? For years I didn't. I preferred to do everything myself, and I thought it was easier that way. But the thing is, if you have a partnership with a writer, it really does make this easier. Writing is a very solitary process. Because it is a creative process, there's usually a lot of emotions going on, and I don't know about you, but I have trouble always being objective on every project.
A partner allows you to focus on the areas in writing that you excel. It also allows your partner to work in the parts that he or she does well. That can only mean a stronger writing project in the end, and if you are really lucky, like I am, a lot of laughter in the meantime.
Having a partner means that when rejection comes, and it will, you have someone else to share it with who completely understands what is going on. It also helps you both to build another strategy to get where you want to go with writing.
Writing is a lot of work, but it can also be fun. And if you want to know more about my writing partner, Erica Lopshire, check out her blog. Our partnership site is here.
My ideal writing partner would have been my late brother, who was himself a highly successful professional writer.
------------------I have some ability and what I consider a concept for a novel that is unique and socially significant. But I don't have the drive or the hunger to keep the book going. Gary had both, and more.
I've considered for some time that I do need a writing partner. Family and friends are elements of the novel. I have no qualms about them reading about themselves as fictitious characters, but not until the book is finished. It's Catch 22. Since no one has read a significant part of the novel, I have no perspective for it.
Finding a writing partner is not quite as profound as find a marriage mate, but it is pretty serious business.
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