>Coming from someone in the same position? Man, do I ever know how
>this feels.

Thanks.

>What everyone else has already said pretty much sums up every bit of
>advice I've ever seen, so I only have one thing to add. Look into
>online roleplay, particularly on Dreamwidth. I know, I know, it's a
>cringeworthy idea. But you'd be surprised at some of the writers
>you'll find there, and a fuckton of them come with
>pre-assembled support groups for beginning writers, just add quirky
>but generally amiable personality (namely your own). It doesn't
>matter if it's a completely original setting, or something ripped
>straight out of a book, movie, etc; just make sure it's something you
>feel comfortable with. Lotta these guys will surprise you with how
>supportive they can be, and if you manage to get into a couple you'll
>find you soon have a cadre of people willing to rip your work apart
>for fun and profit.

I've had some REALLY bad experiences with online RP, but I guess I can poke around.