MxM Searching for 30+ Collaborative Writing Partners

[Goldsole]

Hello!

I am 31, queer-friendly, and looking for a plot-first story with an MxM romance subplot, hopefully long term. Romance is actually not required, especially if we have an intriguing plot and our characters have zero chemistry. I am happy to write in any genre and would like to hear about any pieces of media you like so I can get a good understanding of your tastes and write something you’ll be into. It doesn’t hurt to send a message to find out if I’ve seen or read anything you like. If I haven’t, I've also been known to go check things out because I want to expand my repertoire!

I like immersive, descriptive writing – I have found this helps me build on what my partner is throwing down, and it helps make sure I am on the same page as my partner – as much as that is possible, anyway. I consider myself heavily action and scene-oriented, but I also put a lot of thought into character development and a character's internal motivations.

I love combat or action scenes, I keep meticulous track of limbs and objects, and I know about the ol’ give and take. If you’re also an action nerd, especially of the cartoon explosions variety, let’s talk! I’ve found it takes an incredible communicator to write combat, so please keep that in mind. I don't find combat necessary for a good story. Also, I have a TTRPG background and would love to try a freeform RP style where unplanned stuff just happens, or secrets/puzzles/hints are there in the text, etc. But each RP differs depending on the partner and that's not required if you have a style you prefer.

I'm looking for someone 30+ and would like it if you were willing to do OOC chatter, perhaps to make a friend, but mostly so I can write something you'll enjoy. I prioritize clear, direct communication and I’m happy to make sweeping changes if something isn’t working out. My entire goal is to make sure my partner is having fun, and sometimes that is hard when we are strangers on the internet, so I might need some assistance. Don’t worry about my ego, I’m happy to take criticism. For example, want my posts to be shorter so the scene has space to breathe? Longer? Need to move faster? Need my character to stop harping on about how handsome your character is? Just let me know.

Here are a few summarized starter plots we can build on if you don’t currently have any ideas (everything is subject to change if you have suggestions):

• In a post-apocalyptic world, robot patrols left over from a mysterious war that never ended still walk the wasteland. Their behavior is predictable and well-understood by survivors and scrappers. One day, they all change their behavior at once. Genre is probably modern/sci-fi, could be fantasy or other though.
• A visits B, a prisoner or a gladiator, likely in a fantasy setting in the vein of D&D. A is busting B out because A needs B’s knowledge or abilities for their own agenda, but various parties stand in the way and will move to intercept or kill A and B.
• A, a member of a modern cybercriminal group, gets tangled with other criminals and law enforcement when a job goes well and an insane payout is had by his group, which falls apart over the money. B is a corrupt cop, a hitman, a criminal, etc. Many ways this could go depending on what you want to bring – let’s talk it out. For this one, I have a rough character concept in mind for A, who is kind of this seedy, little bit gross fella.
• A is a witch in a modern city. Witches fight an unseen and mostly peaceful battle amongst each other for territory in the city – the purpose is to control moving leylines. One of the matriarchs has died under mysterious circumstances recently and caused a power vacuum, affecting A’s life. B is a familiar A summoned and made a pact with for assistance.
• In a sci-fi dystopia, scientist A saves B, a facility guard, turning B into a killing machine (literally) cyborg with experimental tech. Corporations that own the tech, enemies of the owners, etc. are all interested in B now.
• In a more humorous, self-aware vein, A is a Mary Sue and B is for some reason resistant to his charms. There are a lot of ways this could go, but genre is probably satire/humor.
• A and B find themselves trapped in a strange, sterile habitat by very advanced aliens that want to study them (maybe Tralfamadorians of Slaughterhouse Five vibes). Probably sci-fi, also a lot of ways this could go.

As you can see, if the plot is left entirely up to me, I default to complex action plots that require us to write multiple characters. I find pure drama plots (slice of life, romance) really difficult, but if there are external conflicts besides the ones driven by character development and relationships, I'm sure I can manage. Bring your own ideas and let’s make something unique!

Here are a few random things off the top of my head I have enjoyed throughout the years to help you gauge compatibility:

• Books: Catch-22, Invisible Man, Good Omens, the original Sherlock Holmes series, Brave New World (currently reading and would be happy to write a horrific dystopia)
• Movies: Pulp Fiction, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Stranger than Fiction, Brokeback Mountain, Into the Spiderverse, Beau Travail, Queer, Midnight, Hard to Be a God (yes, the nasty 2013 one)
• Anime: Mob Psycho 100/One Punch Man, Devilman Crybaby, Panty & Stocking
• Ancient Fanfiction: Good Lives by jibrailis (Naruto, KakaGai), Designations Congruent with Things by cleanwhiteroom (Pacific Rim, Newt/Hermann), various Stargate: Atlantis John/Rodney works (I have never seen this show but boy can these writers write!)
• Video Games: Disco Elysium (in progress), Death Stranding, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, Genshin Impact

Yes, in case you couldn’t tell, I love The Human Condition™, lofty, haughty stuff, complicated stuff, cartoon explosions, and emotional dishonesty My favorite type of story is a humorous, unserious one with a thread of heartfelt emotion running underneath throughout, but I enjoy dark, introspective, dramatic stories too, especially with humor in there to break up the pain -- contrast and change are important in a story.

To boil it down, I really like dichotomies. A favorite of mine, to read or to write: silly characters with the range to feel deep, painful emotion.

My favorite characters are “weirdos” with the disclaimer that not all of these examples are weird – they’re just unusual in this ecosystem of young and beautiful people. Skinny, disheveled bastards, middle-aged people in the process of developing a spare tire, actually old people with white hair like Gandalf? Sure, I’ll write it! Also, POC and other minority groups? Yep! Weird psychology? Absolutely! However, I am generally not a fan of truly toxic dynamics – even if our characters might butt heads, I hope they will actually like each other and derive value from having each other in their lives Let’s discuss dynamics and tone so I don't surprise you too hard.

I’ve also got a technical, scientific background and I sometimes do research for roleplays if I get serious. I don’t expect the same of my partners – please don’t be intimidated. Also, in case it wasn’t clear from this post, I have a chatty, very analytical, sometimes almost academic personality that may not be for everyone. Such is life!

ABOUT ME

• 31, PST, any pronouns
• Currently looking to write MxM but I flex, chars 25+
• Seeking long term RP partners, preferably 30+
• I've been writing since 09/2024. That's right, all you 10+ year veterans, I'm green. I've got a growth mindset so I think I'm quick on the uptake, but I may still require communication about the nebulous, vibes-based aspects of roleplay. Please be straightforward with me, promise I don't bite. Because I'm so green, I enjoy experimenting. If you would like me to try something new with you, such as a new writing style, I am all for it. I'm also happy to discuss writing in a technical fashion since I want to improve.
• Prefer picking up on written description over using faceclaims
• Always third person, tense negotiable
• I’m a collaborative, open-minded writer that aims to move story along and isn’t afraid to make characters lose
• I'm a fan of show don't tell, but in general I find it doesn't work well in RP. Communication is king in this hobby, and show don't tell often results in misunderstandings. We can chat if you want to try this!
• Open to writing smut, but no experience so expect hilarity. Also cool with fade-to-black. Very comfortable with violence, though I tend to avoid writing characters that will just let themselves be abused. Discuss limits with me!
• Generally write proactive characters with strong drives to action, which may influence plot direction. Ideally I am looking for a partner who can also write these types of characters because I enjoy not knowing where the story is going all the time.

COMMUNICATION

• Prefer talking OOC and maybe making a friend
• Very forward and proactive personality. If you're cool with both "yes, and..." and "no, but...", we'll work well!
• All I wanna do is communicate with you. Talk to me if you’re uncomfortable! Don’t fear talking to me about anything you need to keep having fun!
• Very open to constructive criticism. About my writing, about OOC communication, about how I handle plot and move the story along...I want to hear it!
• If you need a break, just let me know. No problem!
• Generally available on weekdays for OOC communication

POSTING

• Expect average post to be 200-600 words
• Flexible post length based on situation. Prefer shorter posts during snappy dialogue or fast scenes with interaction
• Would like to avoid long posts full of dialogue where the next post must respond to each line one at a time. Let's try and make it read more like a book if possible...but I know oftentimes that is not possible!
• Post frequency varies from multiple times a day to as low as once a week, averaging multiple times a week. Also depends on post length

WRITING SAMPLES

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You can also check my profile on this site to see some of my posts.
Thanks for reading, hope to talk to you soon!

 

[Goldsole]

Hello! I have the bandwidth to look for more partners at the moment. If you have your own plot ideas, feel free to suggest them. I made a few updates to the initial post to include the following:

• Romance is not actually required, especially if our characters have zero chemistry and the plot is intriguing
• I'm open to trying a TTRPG-style thread where there isn't very much planning and we just roll with whatever is happening to continue the story after we set up the initial premise, though we should still do a good bit of discussion beforehand so I can make sure you'll be alright with certain things
• I tried to make it more clear that my partner doesn't have to be an incredible writer and that I'm generally flexible because RP differs based on everybody's individual style
• I made it more clear that I struggle to do pure Drama genre plots
• I made it more clear that my default plots are complex and involve multiple characters. If we really want to only have two characters, then we can talk that out, but in general I tend to think about the motivations of side characters and wonder what they're up to when they're out of sight

Hope to talk to you soon.

 

[Araxiel]

Hello! I have the bandwidth to look for more partners at the moment. If you have your own plot ideas, feel free to suggest them. I made a few updates to the initial post to include the following:

• Romance is not actually required, especially if our characters have zero chemistry and the plot is intriguing
• I'm open to trying a TTRPG-style thread where there isn't very much planning and we just roll with whatever is happening to continue the story after we set up the initial premise, though we should still do a good bit of discussion beforehand so I can make sure you'll be alright with certain things
• I tried to make it more clear that my partner doesn't have to be an incredible writer and that I'm generally flexible because RP differs based on everybody's individual style
• I made it more clear that I struggle to do pure Drama genre plots
• I made it more clear that my default plots are complex and involve multiple characters. If we really want to only have two characters, then we can talk that out, but in general I tend to think about the motivations of side characters and wonder what they're up to when they're out of sight

Hope to talk to you soon.

Oh, as someone who is huge TTRPG/DnD fan and player and loves roleplay and writing characters and amazing story/adventures everything you wrote above and in general sounds right up my alley honestly. I am sure we could find common ground on plot and setting and make something amazing. Also 30+ gaymer here easy to communicate and extra nerdy :)