Hello, My name is Ally. I've been writing for over ten years now. And I joined this forum to find a critique/writing partner for the main purposes of critiquing each others' work and serving as one another's motivation. I would like to show somebody my work without them always saying, "It's really good. I can't find anything wrong with it." I know my writing is not perfect and I need someone to fill that position for me. Otherwise, I write fiction and have half-completed two novels, which I think reveals my inconstancy and my need for a person to keep me on track while they pursue the same thing. Write me if you're interested. Thank You -- Ally
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Hi Ally, I've been trying to write my novel for years now, the story is well and truly stuck in my head and I'm determined that this is the year that I actually get it finished. I'd gladly tag along with you for motivation as I am always starting things and not finishing them.
