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    Introduce yourself, or get to know our members and interview guests.

    1. Site News and Announcements

      What's happening on WF - Staff Announcements

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    2. Introduce Yourself

      Don't be shy. Step up and introduce yourself as a person.
      NB- Do not post links or promote works or sites here.
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  2. Writing Related Threads / Posts  Last Post

    General discussions and questions about writing and how to make yours better.

    1. Writing Discussion

      Discuss all aspects of writing and editing; exchange advice and share tips & tricks.

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      1. Phil Istine

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      1. SPAG - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar,
      2. HATS - Hints and Tips

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    2. Plot and Character Development

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    All things published and how to get there.

    1. Beta Reading

      A space for WF Members to seek Beta Readers for their writing projects, or to offer Beta Reading services.

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      1. Beta Reading Discussions

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    2. Publishing Discussion

      Discussion and questions about general publishing issues

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    3. Traditional Publishing

      Questions and discussion addressing working with agents and traditional publishing houses

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    4. Self-Publishing

      Discussion about the processes, procedures and approaches used for self-publishing original works

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    5. Editing

      Tips and advice on effective editing and preparation of original works

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    6. Cover Design

      Everything about book covers for your to-be-published book.

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    7. Marketing

      For Questions and Discussions relating to Pre- and Post-Publication Marketing of your original works.

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    8. Outside Invitations and Calls for Submissions

      Outsider (non-WF) invitations and calls for submissions.

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    9. Members' Published Work

      WF members, post here about your published books and other published work.

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  4. WF Challenges, Contests & Prompts Threads / Posts  Last Post

    The increasingly popular monthly 'Literary Maneuvers' fiction and Poetry challenges etc. can be found here.

    1. Literary Maneuvers - Fiction Competitions

      Monthly prompt writing challenges, competition, feedback 'n' fun.

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    2. Poetry Challenges

      Monthly challenge to display your poetic prowess. Join in on the fun and challenge yourself.

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    3. Member Writing Challenges

      Take a step on the adventurous side and try one of our fast and furious writing challenges.

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  5. POETRY Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Poets' Showcase

      Showcase your finished poetry, including spoken word, for feedback to this forum. For indepth critique please post to the Poetry and Lyrics Workshop.
      Dedicated Senior Mentor: Firemajic

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    2. Poetry Nuts & Bolts

      Discuss poetic techniques, forms and styles, hints and tips. (Please do not post poetry for critique here other than specific examples to aid discussion).

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      3. Chesters Daughter,
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    3. Poetry Discussion

      For more philosophical poetry discussions. Please do not post poetry for critique here.

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      3. Chesters Daughter,
      4. rcallaci

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    4. NaPoWriMo

      April is National Poetry Month. The challenge is to write 30 poems in 30 days. It's NaPoWriMo, and it only gets verse!

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      1. PiP,
      2. Darren White,
      3. Gumby,
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  6. Prose - Fiction and Non Fiction Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Be aware that posts in this forum are visible to non members and search engines. If you wish to retain exclusive or first publication rights to your works, you should post them in the appropriate Workshop.

    1. Fiction Showcase

      Showcase your finished Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror, Children's and Young Adult Stories, Humour, Scripts, Crime and Thriller Fiction, Romance etc., to this forum. For in-depth critique or to protect your first publication rights, please post to the Fiction Workshop.

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      1. Multi-Chapter and Collected Works NFP

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    2. Non-Fiction

      Your essays, op-eds, articles and reviews for critical appraisal
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    3. NaNoWriMo

      National Novel Writing Month plans, progress, help and support.

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  7. The Living Areas Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Share, play, or just relax

    1. Books & Authors, Reviews & Recommendations

      Share your book reviews and recommended reading here

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    2. The Tavern

      A place to 'chillax' and socialize with other writers.

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      1. Word Games

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    3. Dante's Inferno

      Need to blow off a little steam? From the fire and passion of your favorite rant to the cold, icy logic of that argument you've just have to get off your chest, and whatever in between. Set writing aside for awhile in THE INFERNO and just BLOW! Access will only be granted to members who have made an excess of 100 posts. NB. If you abuse this private discussion space, your access will be withdrawn.

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    4. Visual Arts

      Painting, sculpture, photography, all things visual made by our members.

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      1. Film making, TV, video and Theatre

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    Links and happenings outside WF.

    1. Guest and WF Member Interviews

      Dedicated space for WritingForums.com member interviews and Guest Interviews.This forum is visible to everyone.

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    2. Writers' Resources

      Links to and discussion of writing related sites and handy resources.

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    3. WF Podcasts

      Podcast interviews, Guest Speakers, Readings of COF, LM and Poetry.

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    1. Feedback

      Questions, Suggestions, Comments and Complaints. All new threads require moderator approval; some may be actioned off the boards, others featured in the newsletter.

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