Find Creative Gold with Author Collaborations
Co-writing involves sharing the creation of the novel in any way you see fit. That is, co-authors could alternate writing scenes, discuss and write chapters together, have one plot and the other write, or choose POVs you each represent. But the process and the result are the same: a book that represents both of your ideas, abilities, and creativity.
How can you possibly write a novel with another writer? The key is picking the right writing partner. Ideally, you choose someone who complements or enhances your skills as a writer. Yet, many authors have found success writing a book with a partner, including such bestsellers as Neil Gaiman and Rachel Caine.
The most important aspect of a co-writing partnership is trust. And trust is often built by defining expectations and following through. How will the process work? What responsibilities do you each have? How will you resolve any disagreements?
Co-writing with the right writing partner can lead to faster turnaround times on projects, more creative solutions to plot problems, and an excitement for the project that is fueled by two authors striving for the words The End.
Oh, and this entire section was co-written with my own co-writing partner of The Muse Island Series, Julie Glover/Jules Lynn. Could you tell?
Book View Café, An Author Co-op
Author co-ops are groups of authors that volunteer their time and expertise to help other members publish or promote their work. In a well-run co-op, with clear rules and responsibilities, an author co-op can operate just as any other publishing house.
Book View Café (BVC) is an author-owned and operated publishing cooperative. Their authors range from New York Times bestselling authors to award winners. They write across all genres, from science fiction to romance to historical to mainstream. At BVC, authors function as editors, copyeditors, ebook formatters, cover artists, website maintainers and more. Titles are offered in both reprints and new titles in ebook form, and many titles are also available in print. And 90% of the cover price goes to the author. That’s more than at any other online bookseller (Amazon, B&N, iTunes, or GooglePlay).
Author co-ops are a lot of work. Time is spent beta-reading, copy-editing and proofreading, marketing, and managing the overall logistics of running a co-op. But the creative gold found within many co-ops is priceless.
A Unique Opportunity for Author Collaboration
Are you in the process of discovering and completing your author team? Or perhaps you just need that precious time with other authors. Good news! There are still retreat spots open on the April 1, 2023 Cruising Writers Writing Cruise to Grand Cayman. Cruising Writers brings together talented authors along with respected teachers to provide writing time, feedback, and craft improvement. This year, Becca Syme of the Better-Faster Academy and Kirsten Oliphant of the Create If podcast are leading our cruising writers through the gorgeous waters of the Caribbean. Registration is easy on the CruisingWriters.com website, but book your spot soon. Spaces are limited and only a few retreat spots are left!
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