Have thought about writing books for a long time now but I think what I need is a collaborator with more experience. Or perhaps I only have some great story ideas (from experience & imagination) & need help to flesh them out. It's difficult for me to organize my thoughts & although good at dressing up stories, the thought of writing lots of dialogue makes me feel like giving up. Advice on how to co-author like this?

James J. Cudney I never thought I'd do well collaborating, but I took a chance and it turned out to be my favorite book. Plus, Didi is such a gifted writer, and we had this amazing chemistry with our writing plans and approaches.

When I decided to do it, I knew I needed a partner who had more flair for suspense and thrillers, as I'm a family drama and plot-driven guy. Didi's characters leap off the page and provide a great sense of horror.

Do you start with an outline or just write whatever you're thinking? I am an outliner, so I have some ideas about scenes for each chapter, and that helps me stay on track. And if I can't focus on a scene with more dialogue or description, then I'll jump to something else so I am always making progress.

Good luck!

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