| Writing Discussions |
Questions and discussions concerning writing techniques and ways to develop skill levels. |
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| Story and Plot Development |
Discussions on plot development, sub-plots and other aspects of creating story lines |
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| Character Development |
Questions and discussions on character development. Methods and tips towards creating realistic characters. |
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| Setting Development |
Discussion of setting development. What's to much and what is not enough. |
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17 |
| Story Research |
Research information and questions on what is real and what could be real. |
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| Grammar Issues |
Grammar issues including word usage, sentence structure and even spelling. |
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22 |
| Non-Character Characters |
The Non-Character Characters - places and things that often serve as characters themselves. |
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8 |
| Writing Process |
What's your process - Inspiration, Approach, Environment, or who's your muse. |
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31 |
| Creative Writing |
General Writing Issues - Creativity, Approach, Process and Mechanics of writing |
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| Authenticity |
The details and texture that make a story seem authentic and real. |
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| Writing Workshops |
Writing Workshops - Exercises to improve writing skills and get actual practice on specific areas with other members. |
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| Mastering the Craft |
Exercises to improve you skils and understading of the craft of writing |
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10 |
| Rewrite it your way |
Exercise - Rewrite and add to an existing story as you would have written it. |
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22 |
| Who am I |
Exercise - Add to a Character's Personality developing characters with others and seeing how it's done. |
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34 |
| Where am I |
Exercise - Create or Add to a Location or World. Helping create a scene with others. |
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| What next |
Exercise - Developing a plot line as you go with other members. |
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37 |
| The Total Zombie |
Develop the ultimate and unique zombie scenario with other forum members. |
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6 |
| Short Story Board |
Post your original short stories for comment and review. (Members Only) |
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| Book Excerpts |
Excerpts from your original larger works like novel or scripts posted for comments and critique. (Members Only) |
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| The Small Stuff |
Member's original poetry, flash fiction, obits, ads, web content and other forms of writings that is around a paragraph or two. (Members Only) |
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| Writers Forum Writing Resources |
Tips, Suggestions, Resources or tools you might come across that a writer might find helpful. |
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8 |
| Reviewing |
Tips on Reviewing and Critiquing Material |
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10 |
| Publishing |
Publishing Issues and Resources |
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30 |
| Marketing |
Marketing yourself and your work. |
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64 |
| Knowledge Base |
What you know about something that might help others when it's part of a story. |
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58 |
| Writers Tools |
Things that members come across they have found helpful or think may be helpful |
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38 |
| Hardsell Writers |
(Hidden) - Writers Working Group - Hardsell Members Only |
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8 |
| Day_Dreamers |
(Hidden) - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers Working Group - Day Dreamer Members Only |
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1 |
| Haunted Forest |
(Hidden)Horror & Urban Legend Author's Working Groups - Members only |
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1 |
| Puzzle Island |
(Hidden) Puzzle Island - Mystery Writers Working Group - Island Members Only |
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28 |
| Heart Throbs |
(Hidden)Heart Throbs - Romance Author's Working Groups- Members only |
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1 |
| The Street |
Heated Discussions not related to Writing. |
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13 |
| World Events |
Stuff happening you can't help saying something about. |
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| Current Events |
Things you can't resist commenting on |
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5 |
| Social Commentary |
When you can't control yourself |
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0 |
| The Lounge |
Where the boozers hang out to B.S. |
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859 |
| The Coffee Shop |
Insomniacs Coffee Shop Open 24/7 |
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60 |
| Media Discussion |
Books, Movies, Plays, TV, Art, Music, etc |
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| Book Discussions |
What are you reading? What do others Read? What's you favorite genre? |
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11 |
| Movie Talk |
Going to a movie? What's the buzz? |
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32 |
| Talking Television |
What are you watching? Everything TV. |
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4 |
| Music Talk |
Who's your favorite, What type do you like? |
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4 |
| Miscellaneous |
Miscellaneous discussion of written material on the writing. |
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0 |
| Poets and Poetry Discussions |
For those of us who enjoy a little verse or rhyme. |
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338 |
| Classic Story Discussions |
Discussion and analysis of classic short stories |
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21 |
| Technical Help |
What you know may help someone out of a 'do it yourself' jam. Share your helpful tips. |
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2 |
| External World |
External Feed |
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180 |
| Kindle Book Reviews |
Member Reviews - Kindle Books |
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161 |
| Book Reviews |
Paperback and hard cover book reviews |
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24 |
| Movie Reviews |
Movie Reviews |
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20 |
| Speech Reviews |
Analysis of written speeches |
2 |
73 |
| Blog Reviews |
For blog and web article reviews |
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44 |
| Forum Reviews |
Here you can review other forums. They don't have to be on writing but keep it to the aspects of the forum. |
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4 |
| Cool Products |
Product Reviews and neat stuff you find |
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1 |
| Software Apps |
Tell us about the software application you run across. |
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13 |
| Hardware |
Everything from lawnmowers, TVs, Stereos, Cool handbag, Hot cars or any other consumer goods. |
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10 |
| Health and Fitness |
Vitamins, homeopathic remedies, How you stay young or even a good chicken soup. |
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2 |
| Tips and Deals |
Tips and Deals you've run across that might help others. |
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1 |
| New Members |
New Member Introductions - Not a requirement but it's a nice thing to do. |
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223 |
| Writing Forums Requests |
Ask for changes or additions to the site and forums. |
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6 |
| Writing Forums Announcements |
Board Announcements - New Features, Forum changes, etc.
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| Writing Forum Info and FAQ |
General Information on the forum and FAQ when we get them |
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| Authors Spotlight |
Publications, Sites, Events, News of Members and Friends |
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