Story question

[Handsomehim]

Is it bad form to approach authors about writing a story based on an idea?

 

[ssssh89]

I don't think it's a problem to discuss ideas with an author. As long as you're respectful and not demanding

 

[Baztrachian]

Is it bad form to approach authors about writing a story based on an idea?

Nope. Not at all. Especially if your story idea is within the author's particular kink genre.

 

[Jorunn]

Let those plot bunnies loose! But be careful! Sometimes they multiply really fast!

 

[StillStunned]

You can always ask. Just be prepared to be told that the author already has half a dozen works in progress already, and another dozen ideas that they can't wait to start on.

 

[SimonDoom]

Not at all. I've had people approach me, and two of my stories were based on ideas given to me in those cases. I still get such requests once in a while, and I'm flattered, but I usually tell people that while in theory I might like to do it I'm so backlogged with preexisting story ideas that I can't give them a timetable for completing it.

 

[Handsomehim]

I don't think it's a problem to discuss ideas with an author. As long as you're respectful and not demanding

How do I learn about the author and broach the topic?

 

[Handsomehim]

Let those plot bunnies loose! But be careful! Sometimes they multiply really fast!

How to I learn about an author or see what genres they like?

 

[Handsomehim]

You can always ask. Just be prepared to be told that the author already has half a dozen works in progress already, and another dozen ideas that they can't wait to start on.

Thanks. How to I find one that is open to writing?

 

[Handsomehim]

Not at all. I've had people approach me, and two of my stories were based on ideas given to me in those cases. I still get such requests once in a while, and I'm flattered, but I usually tell people that while in theory I might like to do it I'm so backlogged with preexisting story ideas that I can't give them a timetable for completing it.

Thanks. How can I find an author that will discuss?

 

[StillStunned]

Thanks. How to I find one that is open to writing?

Look for stories in the genre/category/style that matches your idea and send the author a DM through the forums, or else through the feedback option.

 

[Handsomehim]

Look for stories in the genre/category/style that matches your idea and send the author a DM through the forums, or else through the feedback option.

How do I DM an author?

 

[SimonDoom]

Thanks. How can I find an author that will discuss?

The best thing you can do is to take the time to get acquainted with the writing of authors and find out whom you like. Find someone whose story subjects and style match what you are looking for. Then approach them politely.

General, unprepared solicitations are much less likely to meet with a positive response.

 

[StillStunned]

How do I DM an author?

Either click on the envelope at the top of your screen and select "Start a new conversation", or else click on the forum member's name and select "Start conversation".