John,
A lot of people who come here have that same thing. They are so focused on themselves, they don't want to co-write, they are just insulated from any one else. They usually don't last very long or adapt. so what you are talking about is worldwide, not just in Australia.
Did I give you information on my co-writer Andrew Cavanah? He is in Cairne, and is quite active over there. Send me a PM and I'll give you his info. It has been repeated from a lot of people from Australia when they come here. It is why I try to get people to write with Christine Parri here although she is now doing more traveling than writing. Don't even see her very much.
Maybe you can have more luck online. That does work for some people. it's just too bad there is not more support among writers. Does make it all difficult for everyone.
In your methods, they sound find for the most part. A lot of people don't like to map things out and some times you have to adjust to that. But again, if you are not getting people contributing, that might be a moot point.
Oh well, good to hear from you guys in any case.
MAB
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