Buddy writing: Is it right for you

There are many different reasons that loneliness may creep in even when you are in a crowded room. You can feel left out because there isn't anyone who truly sees you for who you are an what your goals and dreams are. It can feel like you are a fly on the wall or a shadow of your former self. There are so many reasons that you can fall through the gaps into this liminal space. Sometimes for but a moment and sometimes for longer than you would like to admit. Whether there are internal or external triggers, You that you are not alone. It is how you choose to move forward that is important.

Sitting on a bench

I want to tell you why I love to go to write in sessions. While I was writing my first few novels, the children were young and I would steel moments here and there. While they were sleeping. While they were are sports Practice. After they had gone to bed for the evening.

As they matured into school kids there was more of a relaxed air about when I would be able to fit in my writing. But I wanted to share my story with them and riff of some of their energy. We would have long winded discussions about the little details that wouldn't make sense to an adult. They were so passionate and committed to their argument the we would fall into fits of laughter. It sparked further inspiration and fuelled the writing. It was so much fun to dive into those worlds an know that there was a eager ear to discuss character development and story plots even if they didn't comprehend the importance.

The kids continued to grow through primary school and into their teens and it was less frequent that their interest would be peaked by my creative meanderings. In my circumstances, we had to support the children through boarding school and I had to go and make some guaranteed earnings to give them their best opportunities.

I stayed in this corporate world for just over 6 years and all my children successfully completed high school and have set off on their next adventure. I still have one at home but I am closer to an empty nester than anything else. I am very proud of my kids and when they are home, we still discuss the infinite possibilities that revolve around preposterous scenarios. My partner and I still find moments when we aren't busy with adult problems, but it is few and far between. Also, with him still working full time in a very draining role, my creative development takes a back seat.

I have started to find my own people. These people think in a similar way and consider those plot problems that would not make sense without knowing their origin. Debate the possibility of vampires existing in our contemporary world. Running through scenarios where dragon shifters are hiding in the shadows. Completely and logically following through concepts until their conclusion.

This is why I like write ins. We have regular sessions on discord and complete sprints together and then discuss what we are writing about. Sometimes I we talk more than others. Sometimes it is all productive energy with someone who is also plying their craft.

If this is something that would interest you then check out our discord group and join in. The only cost is your time and commitment to a project.