I confess that I'm a nightmare to collaborate with. I once collaborated with an artist on a comic strip that was going to make us both famous, but I wound up trying to totally control the content and he got tired of working with me. Too bad--we lost touch with each other more than 40 years ago, and he wound up having a tremendously successful career as an artist.
In a way, I collaborate with hubby on the Freelan series. He got me started, was supposed to contribute (works full-time so rather limited availability), and I just kept writing ... and writing ... and writing. He reads what I write and adds edits and touches. He has also suggested things such as "send a spy there" that I have then fully developed. It's a rather fun ride.
It is a complicated process collaborating. I collaborated on a story with a good friend and it turned out well. We both have different writing styles and it took some work to blend mine to his and vice versa, but it worked because we were both willing to commit to the story over our individual visions.
I do agree--a lot of times writers have a lot going and diverting time to a collaboration can be problematic unless both parties are really "into it."
I think it can be a great way to see how other writer's internal processes work, but both sides have to be open and willing to put in the time and commitment to the story.
My spouse and I have co-authored several books and it all started with a personal essay called "Too Little, Too Much: In Search of Jewish Identity." That was our 1st joint publication, and we wrote it finishing each other's sentences, working on two yellow legal pads--back in the 80s. Ever since, we've edited each other's work.
Can I introduce you to my friend, Rich Hosek? He’s author of the Ramey/Daye series, predecessor to X-Files, screenwriter with credits on Star Trek Voyager and The Fresh Prince.
He’s always looking for 3k word stories for his award-winning podcast, and I know you’d have something great for him?
I confess that I'm a nightmare to collaborate with. I once collaborated with an artist on a comic strip that was going to make us both famous, but I wound up trying to totally control the content and he got tired of working with me. Too bad--we lost touch with each other more than 40 years ago, and he wound up having a tremendously successful career as an artist.
But do you think your friend tricked you into writing on purpose? Sounds like a keeper... ;)
In a way, I collaborate with hubby on the Freelan series. He got me started, was supposed to contribute (works full-time so rather limited availability), and I just kept writing ... and writing ... and writing. He reads what I write and adds edits and touches. He has also suggested things such as "send a spy there" that I have then fully developed. It's a rather fun ride.
Great twist on Deer Tracks. Surprised they didn't notice Bernie when they found Morris, or had he had enough time to re-submerge him?
Excellent story - b
That's cool and that helps a lot. If you start grounded it's got to be a lot easier than both starting from scratch.
It is a complicated process collaborating. I collaborated on a story with a good friend and it turned out well. We both have different writing styles and it took some work to blend mine to his and vice versa, but it worked because we were both willing to commit to the story over our individual visions.
I do agree--a lot of times writers have a lot going and diverting time to a collaboration can be problematic unless both parties are really "into it."
I think it can be a great way to see how other writer's internal processes work, but both sides have to be open and willing to put in the time and commitment to the story.
Nice article.
My spouse and I have co-authored several books and it all started with a personal essay called "Too Little, Too Much: In Search of Jewish Identity." That was our 1st joint publication, and we wrote it finishing each other's sentences, working on two yellow legal pads--back in the 80s. Ever since, we've edited each other's work.
Can I introduce you to my friend, Rich Hosek? He’s author of the Ramey/Daye series, predecessor to X-Files, screenwriter with credits on Star Trek Voyager and The Fresh Prince.
He’s always looking for 3k word stories for his award-winning podcast, and I know you’d have something great for him?