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General Q&A It's early days yet, but what gets asked here will eventually form an FAQ. Don't be shy: ask away! Forum Led by: Admin |
7 | 35 | 4 Jul 2008, 11:29 AM In:  AvatarBy: DameBoudicca |
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Personal Help and Advice - All Ages Need some personal help or advice? Post here and we'll see if someone can help you figure things out. This is an 'All Ages' forum. Forum Led by: Admin |
2 | 28 | 10 May 2008, 09:43 AM In: I need opinions for a novelBy: Sleepy_Kitty |
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Personal Help and Advice - Adult Need help or advice on an adult problem? Post here and see if someone can help you get things figured out. Forum Led by: Admin |
3 | 50 | 15 Feb 2008, 12:31 AM In: Cutting...By: minfire |
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Linguistic Support Come here for advice on languages and spellings. Specifically for help with creating languages for your novel or asking other members about their native language for support. Forum Led by: zDave40, Admin, DameBoudicca |
12 | 463 | 21 Jul 2008, 12:44 AM In: Countdown from 1000 in FrenchBy: phoenix.writing |
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Character and Plot Realism Q&A Come here for all your character and plot queries! Anything from the drastically serious to the seemingly random, nuances of insanity. Forum Led by: Admin |
10 | 72 | 22 Jul 2008, 09:42 PM In: Fancy cars and engagement r...By: abba12 |
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Plot Doctoring Having problems progressing your story? Need some advice in making it all fit together? Come here for all questions regarding your plot. Forum Led by: Admin |
5 | 56 | 23 May 2008, 04:18 AM In: Adopt a title?By: phoenix.writing |
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Reaching Your Goal What's your target? 30k? 50k? 100k? 200k?! However insane you're feeling, come here for advice on how to push that word count closer and closer to your goal! Forum Led by: Admin |
22 | 141 | 2 Aug 2008, 06:37 PM In: August '08 GoalsBy: phoenix.writing |
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Forums and Site Bug Reports Is something screwy with the site? Want to report a bug or see what the latest status of things we're working on? Need to know how something works? Check here first... chances are we've got answers! Forum Led by: Admin |
6 | 38 | 20 Aug 2008, 12:02 PM In: AvatarsBy: Beladara |
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Word Count Reports! Come here and tell us your monthly word count!! Forum Led by: phoenix.writing, Admin |
39 | 1,390 | 18 Aug 2008, 08:03 PM In: Mai's Wordcount/goalsBy: NutmegAngel |
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Rules and Registration Where it all begins |
22 | 219 | 18 Aug 2008, 04:14 PM In: August 2008 RegistrationBy: Artemis |
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Discussion Discuss the competition here |
2 | 9 | 1 May 2008, 01:11 PM In: NaNoCoMotition DiscussionBy: phoenix.writing |
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Adventure Forbidding locales, extreme danger, quests, battles, smugglers, cowboys & pirates and of course ... ninjas. These are stories of challenges. Forum Led by: Wall Warrior, Admin |
3 | 23 | 2 Jan 2008, 07:01 AM In: QuestionBy: Wall Warrior |
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Chick Lit. Telling tall tales with the Chick Literati. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Erotic Fiction Provocative subjects and sensual tales where writers grapple with leaving less to the reader's imagination. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Fantasy Other worlds or even places not unlike our own: planes of existence where magic is commonplace and fantastical creatures abound. Forum Led by: phoenix.writing, Admin |
9 | 95 | 10 Apr 2008, 08:18 PM In: My stalled novel.By: Sleepy_Kitty |
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Fan Fiction For those works inspired by and based on other works. Forum Led by: phoenix.writing, Admin |
1 | 22 | 19 Mar 2008, 01:36 PM In: Anyone here?By: phoenix.writing |
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Historical Fiction Grappling with the realities of 17th century kitchen technology? Need help making realistic dialogue for your pre-Columbian youth? Settle in for chats with your fellow novelists who are doing the time warp. Forum Led by: Admin |
2 | 22 | 18 Jan 2008, 06:19 PM In: 1920s AmericaBy: NutmegAngel |
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Horror & Thriller Graphic tales that leave you on the edge of your seat, hands trembling as you dare to write the next sentence. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Literary Fiction Sure, grappling with complex personal and societal issues isn't the most marketable move. And no, we don't always have the tightest plots. But we sure know how to throw a party. Forum Led by: Admin |
1 | 12 | 22 May 2008, 04:24 PM In: Heart of the Bells by GenesisBy: NutmegAngel |
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Mainstream Fiction Story-driven, able to be gobbled up in a single transcontinental plane ride. May contain elements of some or all other genres. Forum Led by: Sleepy_Kitty, Admin |
3 | 16 | 3 Feb 2008, 01:08 AM In: When is mainstream, mainstr...By: Beladara |
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Mystery & Suspense Where mystery writers gather to find out who done it. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Paranormal/Supernatural For those novels that make your skin tingle with the unknown. Forum Led by: Admin |
6 | 56 | 3 May 2008, 09:56 AM In: I need a bookBy: DameBoudicca |
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Religious, Spiritual & New Age A light-filled place to ponder the meaning of it all. Forum Led by: Sleepy_Kitty, Admin |
3 | 6 | 2 Feb 2008, 06:34 PM In: A fictional Book of ShadowsBy: Sleepy_Kitty |
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Romance The young novelist thought she had everything she wanted...until this handsome forum walked into her life and changed everything forever. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Satire, Humor & Parody Laugh the month away. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Science Fiction Interplanetary travel, other planets and extreme technology. Pop by the cafe for coffees of the galaxy. Forum Led by: Wall Warrior, Admin |
2 | 18 | 28 Jul 2008, 08:16 PM In: SciFi Shoutout!By: phoenix.writing |
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Speculative Fiction The 'What if?' genre. Not quite one genre, not quite another. For those genres tied to varied elements of others with an uncanny tie to the real world. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
2 | 24 | 3 Jun 2008, 12:36 PM In: BellicaBy: phoenix.writing |
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Young Adult & Youth A clubhouse for those writing novels geared for young ones. Forum Led by: Admin |
2 | 15 | 26 Feb 2008, 07:12 AM In: What do you think of storie...By: maitressekatje |
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Other Genres For those who answered "none of the above." Forum Led by: Admin |
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Q&A: What genre is this? Not sure what genre your novel belongs to? Come here and ask the opinions of our members. Forum Led by: Admin |
1 | 4 | 18 Feb 2008, 08:53 AM In: well... okay... maybe I do ...By: Beladara |
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All Ages Chat A place for anyone of any age to talk about the happenings of theirs and other's lives. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
43 | 721 | 18 Aug 2008, 02:10 AM In: Leave of AbsenceBy: maitressekatje |
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Games, Diversions, and Other Exciting Forms of Procrastination For everything and anything to help keep you (relatively0 relaxed during the month. Come here for general games and more to relax between the word-writing spurts. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, abba12, phoenix.writing, Admin |
17 | 8,909 | 19 Aug 2008, 07:52 PM In: Countdown From 1000By: NutmegAngel |
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Role Playing and Communal Story Building Build worlds, develop characters, create new plots with the many interesting fellow writers on the forums. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
2 | 95 | 13 Jun 2008, 08:06 AM In: Story PlanningBy: NutmegAngel |
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ARGH! Come here to vent about the disastrous progress your novel is making and get encouragement to stick with it. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, abba12, Admin |
9 | 306 | 30 Apr 2008, 10:19 AM In: When writing hits a brick w...By: Beladara |
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Weeee! Come here to glorify your unexpected successes! Forum Led by: maitressekatje, abba12, Admin |
13 | 131 | 10 Jun 2008, 12:59 AM In: 80,000 words!By: maitressekatje |
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I Challenge Thee! Come here to declare word wars on people and places. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
4 | 302 | 12 Aug 2008, 12:57 AM In: people of Europe; I propose...By: phoenix.writing |
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Introductions Come here and say hello to everyone else! Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
12 | 254 | 28 Jul 2008, 12:40 AM In: IntroductionBy: maitressekatje |
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Africa For all African country's writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Asia For all Asia country's writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
1 | 776 | 13 Aug 2008, 11:15 PM In: Countdown from 1,000,000By: DameBoudicca |
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Austalia Where all the Aussie's can come and talk amongst themselves. Forum Led by: abba12, Admin |
1 | 9 | 19 Dec 2007, 01:29 PM In: *dances*By: silverfish |
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Canada For all Canadian Writers. Forum Led by: phoenix.writing, Admin |
1 | 14 | 5 Jul 2008, 08:19 PM In: Any other Canadians out there?By: phoenix.writing |
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Carribean More than just pirates - there be novelists here! For all the Caribbean folk! Forum Led by: Admin |
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Europe For everyone in Europe. Forum Led by: Admin |
8 | 1,877 | 18 Aug 2008, 07:45 AM In: Nedräkning från 3 000 000By: NutmegAngel |
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Middle East For all Middle Eastern writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
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Russia For all Russian writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
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South America For all South American writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
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USA For all American writers. Forum Led by: Admin |
9 | 47 | 17 Feb 2008, 01:05 AM In: February NaNoWriMo!!!!By: phoenix.writing |
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Regional Requests Want another subforum added to a region? Request it here! Forum Led by: Admin |
1 | 11 | 23 Jan 2008, 09:20 PM In: Subregion Request ThreadBy: Beladara |
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The Doctors Problematic PC? Malfunctioning Mac? Sick Cell? Troublesome Typewriter? Nuisancing Notebook? Whatever your medium, whatever your problem, come ehre to seek advice. Forum Led by: Admin |
8 | 62 | 17 Jul 2008, 12:38 AM In: Do iPods survive washing ma...By: phoenix.writing |
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Site and Message Board Feedback and Suggestions Comments and ideas to help NaNoCoMo help you. Forum Led by: Admin |
9 | 200 | 4 May 2008, 07:18 AM In: Smilies You'd Like AddedBy: Wall Warrior |
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Helpful Orgs and Sites A map of the parts of the world where amateur novelists are loved, admired, and given free shrimp dinners. Forum Led by: Admin |
8 | 52 | 31 Jul 2008, 03:48 PM In: 3 Day Novel ContestBy: phoenix.writing |
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Affiliation Come in here to request affiliation with us. Affiliates will be added to a marquee at the bottom of the page. Forum Led by: Admin |
2 | 9 | 4 Jan 2008, 06:56 PM In: AfilliationBy: Kkylie |
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Other Resources Do you use other, less 'conventional' or common methods of assisting yourself in writing? Perhaps you paint the scenes before you write them, construct models of the characters of places or go that extra leg and have your friends and family act out the scene. Whatever your ways - this is the place to discuss them! Forum Led by: Kkylie, Admin |
2 | 12 | 2 Jul 2008, 06:47 AM In: Flip DictionaryBy: maitressekatje |
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Marketing, self-promotion and stuff for sale Our own little swap meet where everyone gets a stall to spread the word about your just-released book, sell off your old Alphasmart or generally trade bits and pieces. Forum Led by: Admin |
4 | 10 | 5 May 2008, 11:08 AM In: Pagan Magazine for FamiliesBy: Sleepy_Kitty |
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NaNo Soundtracks From polka to punk, music is the most powerful writing stimulant available without a prescription. What CDs do you rely on for writing inspiration? And what are your characters listening to? Forum Led by: maitressekatje, abba12, Admin |
4 | 26 | 5 Apr 2008, 05:41 PM In: The art of listeningBy: phoenix.writing |
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Your NaNoPlatter Come here to give and receive recipes for tasty meals, snacks and drinks to get you through the month. Forum Led by: Sleepy_Kitty, maitressekatje, Admin |
14 | 104 | 24 Jun 2008, 01:42 PM In: Yummy recipeBy: LydiaJayne |
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The Polling Booth Survey says: post your polls here! There's nothing like a good multiple choice question. Forum Led by: Admin |
4 | 43 | 6 Apr 2008, 05:27 PM In: This British weather sucks!By: phoenix.writing |
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Writing 101 The nuts, bolts and other mechanical interworkings of writing. Grammar, vagaries of spelling, using other languages in your text, choosing a POV & stylistic concerns. Forum Led by: maitressekatje, Admin |
1 | 2 | 16 Dec 2007, 07:14 PM In: Questions and AnswersBy: AmyPReed |
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