Is there a writer's group? A writer's Google Hangout?

[jaymecfosa]

As the title asks, are there any groups of writers who get together and bounce ideas for their stories off each other? I'd love to get into such a group!

[Eaters_of_Flesh]

Maybe you can start one here? Bounce off some idea with me

[jaymecfosa]

Okay first! When you're making the story how much do you try to focus on making it interesting for yourself vs other people?

[Eaters_of_Flesh]

I would make stories that I would want to read myself. But sometimes you have to make " fan service" moments. In an age of over saturation of the market you have to differentiate your story to those of others.

What type of stories are you interested in doing?

[tsukin]

Oh i think this is a cool idea! And as for me I think writing is about expressing yourself, so I think it's more about the message I want to send or show or whatever than what others may think

[jaymecfosa]

Yeah there are so many cool ideas, silly ideas, serious ideas, well blended concepts.. Differentiating is tough. I get this recurring issue when i'm planning the story where I'll start doubting if it's interesting for others. Then I wonder if it's interesting for myself, and sometimes the answer is 'no.'

Do you think that some 'boring' or 'uninteresting' moments have to be in there? Like eating your broccoli before your dessert?

Tsukin: Yeah I'm trying to have themes and messages too. It's tough to get a bunch of events to lead up to a supporting theme or message, making them appear subtle and natural as opposed to contrived.

[Eaters_of_Flesh]

sometimes if it's complicated of a story people might not get it.

[zwebb90]

umm well i do hangouts with a bunch of writers, we usually just watch anime, play games or livestream our art but yeah, their definitely around, you kinda just have to get to know the community. id totally be down for some google hangout parties if you're up for it

[tsukin]

I'd be down. I've been looking to get more involved with the community anyway

[cheeznh]

There's a subreddit for that called r/ComicWriting

[mg78]

everything can be boring or can be so damn cool. what make the difference it's how u show your subject, how u present the story. it's a plus if u do something of new and show it up in some way... clever.
i mean, boring copies are everywhere. dunno if u remeber the "matrix age" where too many films was full of slowmotion sequance. copies on copies, most of them totally useless. it's the same problem in the comics.

there s also 1 last point and that s the most difficult to manage:
people like everything as they hate everything. so, even u can do a new "Sistine Chapel" there will be always some1 able to say "that s thing it s not good"

[jaymecfosa]

Cheeznh: Thanks I've checked that out and it's an awesome resource!

Mg78: Yeah that's so true, everyone connects with different stuff. We even connect with different things depending on our mood or time of day!

It's tough to work alone in an echo chamber!

[stephanielopez]

you can start one. I know there is a few out there, but you have to talk with people and see xD

[lucasdelrose]

I'd be keen to join a writers group.
I like the idea of being able to come to a group of writer or even have each others email,. where you can send through your ideas or techniques to get an opinion from another writer. It will also be very handy and fun to be part of.