[stylist] A new member

[Chris Kuell]

Hi Tessa,

Welcome to the group. I'm Chris, a writer and editor in Connecticut. While I 
enjoy writing essays and articles from time to time, fiction is my real 
passion. I've tried to write with a friend a couple of times, and it hasn't 
really worked out that well for me (although obviously some people work very 
well together). Is the reason you are looking for a writing partner because 
you need motivation, or have doubt about your writing and ideas? There are a 
handful of writers on this list who can help you improve your writing, and 
help determine if your ideas are worth pursuing. As for motivation, that's 
something most of us battle with. One thing I have found helpful is to have 
a writing challenge with a writer friend. For instance, I have a friend in 
Tennessee. A couple of summers ago we challenged each other to write 2500 
words per week. If you reached your word count, you got a plus. At the end 
of the summer, the person with the least number of pluses had to buy the 
other person dinner. I had a hamburger with a slice of peach pie, as I 
recall . smile.

Looking forward to reading some of your work.

chris