Looking for Fantasy/Spec Fiction Writing Group

[KyraFinley]

Hello! My name is Kyra. I'm currently at the end of the first draft of the first novel in a fantasy trilogy I've been cooking for about 5 years now... finally writing it out! I've written several screenplays, but this is my first novel and I'm looking for community.

I'd love to find a group - or start one if there's enough interest - where we could gather to discuss technique, strategy and general approaches to writing as well as giving each writer a chance in the "hot seat" to get peer feedback. Anyone have something like that out there? Or if not, would you be interested in joining? I live in Boulder, CO USA right now but am planning on moving to Kauai so time zones may be tricky, but let's see what we come up with!

 

[pmmg]

Howdy Kyra,

Well....the whole site is kind of one giant group here you can discuss technique, strategy, and approaches... But, you will need to make at least 5 posts to get the whole site to open up to you. That's just how it works.

 

[KScane]

I'm in a similar position. I've been working on my first speculative fantasy novel for several years. I've just taken it into Obsidian for finishing my first draft. Happy to start a group, swap excerpts or discuss. I'm in SE Asia so probably a whole 12 hours out from your timezone! Good luck with your trilogy.

 

[Super Fantasy]

What kind of fantasy?
Magic or no magic?
Monsters?
Other themes?

 

[KScane]

Yeah it's a speculative dark fantasy novel, with a far-future setting. There's a connecting magic and science system, though it might not be sci-fi because of the point of view.

Some other themes/tropes:

- Volatile earth
- Sigil Magick
- Manipulation, brainwashing
- Faction dependent magic
- Parasitism
- Political intrigues
- Fanatics
- And a fair amount of fighting lol

Adult audience.

I'd love to hear more about yours!