Blood in the Inkwell - Erythrite's Ideas
Status: Open to discussion.
Hello. And thank you for stopping by my search thread. If you want to contact me, please do so through PMs and do not post here so I can keep things neat and tidy. I have attempted to outline my likes and dislikes as best I can in my
O/O page , so please take a look at it to see if we would be compatible. You can also find links to all of my stories on E in my O/Os to get an idea of my writing style across various genres, as well as the expectations I have of partners. Here are a few of the basics to give you an idea of whether you are interested in delving deeper:
Story. I am looking for long-term, plot-based stories. We don't need to hash out the whole plot right away and I like plotting to be an ongoing give-and-take between partners that can evolve, grow, and change as we go. However, I do expect the plot to be a major focus throughout.
Posting Rate. A busy work schedule and other responsibilities mean that most of my posting gets done on the weekends, and I don't get to everything I owe every weekend. There are, however, times when I might manage more than a post a day, but this isn't consistent and probably won't be the norm. If potentially slow posting is a problem for you, we probably won't be compatible. I also don't agree to set posting rates. I have enough deadlines in my life without incorporating them into my hobbies. However, I will almost never drop a game if my partner has to take a hiatus, and you don't have to worry about me losing interest unless I explicitly tell you I have. If I was interested in the first place, I'll likely still be interested when it's time to pick it up again.
Detailed and Grammatically Correct Posts. I'm looking for partners with an engaging writing style who have a good understanding of English spelling and grammar. I do believe in quality over quantity, and in some scenes there just isn't a lot to say, but if you're consistently giving me one liners, I will lose interest. In addition, I think that sometimes a long post (several thousand words) is needed. My partners shouldn't be afraid of writing that much when the scene requires it.
Complex Characters. A good character is one with both strengths and weaknesses, good and bad sides, who certainly is not perfect or all-powerful. A character defined as much, if not more, by their flaws than their skills. The character should be believable for the setting and have an at least partially thought-out background and personality before the start of the story.
Forums. I'm not interested in playing by messenger, PM, or email.
Pairings. I write characters of all genders, and will do M/M, F/F, or M/F romantic pairings. Non-binary and trans characters are accepted. I will also do non-romantic pairings, nonsexual pairings, and write characters pretty much anywhere on the demi/pan/bi/asexual spectrum. I don't care about what gender my writing partners are or what gender they write. I'm willing to write multiple characters per story and often prefer this. For the right story I am open to polyamorous relationships.
I am picky. My time is limited, and I only want to start stories that I will actually want to see through to the end. I assess potential partners for compatibility, so please do not be offended if I decide not to write with you; it's nothing personal, nor is it likely to be a reflection of your skill, but rather because I simply think we wouldn't be compatible, and I've learned that it's better not to try to force it with writers I'm not very compatible with.
Regarding Tone. I am currently more interested in stories with a darker focus. For clarification of what I mean when I say 'a darker focus', please see my O/Os, in particular my 'note on extreme content' in the first post.
But what about sex? I am not opposed to including sex in a story. However, I am not interested in forcing it or rushing to it. If the possibility of going hundreds of posts without a sex scene bothers you, then I am likely not the partner for you.