Everybody Writes, 2nd Edition

27Find a Writing Partner

There should be a Hinge or a Match.com for writers.

Not a dating app. But a professional forum or community built specifically for finding another writer to brainstorm or collaborate with.

There isn't, as far as I can tell. (Developers: Opportunity!)

Which is disappointing. Because if writing were a sport, it would be a solo game of tetherball. Or you alone playing all the positions of the AFC Richmond Football Club.

It's doable—but it's a little lonely. (And let's be real, only Roy Kent can be here and there and everywhere.)

Having a writing partner is like having someone to train and volley with. Together you prod each other to do your best work.

You might bounce around ideas. Give a new draft a first read. Offer feedback. Create accountability. Get drunk.

Ha. Just kidding about the last one.

(Or not. Your call.)

Until we can connect with other (well-written!) profiles on SwipeWrite* or ScribeDate or PenFrens or what have you … here are some places you might find your own writing partner.

• Friends. This seems like an obvious suggestion. But it's actually the trickiest to make work.

  For a friend to also be a writing buddy, a lot needs to match up.

  You should be working on something that's commensurate with what your friend is working on: You're both working on a book. Or you're both blog writers. Or you're both junior associates on a content marketing team.

  Ideally, you're in the same industry. You're at similar points in your career. You admire and ...