Writing Guides and Contests
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ONC Writing Tips by OpenNovellaContest
ONC Writing Tips
OpenNovellaContest
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Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or a first-time writer, our ONC Writing Tips are here to guide you on your journey. Prepare for the ONC with expert advice and inspiration - your legendary story starts here!
EC Fiction Awards '24 [Closed] by esthetiquecommunity
EC Fiction Awards '24 [Closed]
esthetiquecommunity
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Awards that are uniquely mundane for all the writers out there. We aim to crown all the wonderful stories out there, unbiasedly, with exciting prizes that would definitely make you feel good about what you do, coupled with all that you can do to be better at what you do! Too confusing? Quit this, and simply peep in to know more ;)
Other Worlds Book Club [Open] by OtherWorldsBookClub
Other Worlds Book Club [Open]
OtherWorldsBookClub
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We are accepting applications now. SciFi and Fantasy genres only! (18+) Looking for more helpful comments, steady reads, and good friends? Look no further! Here at Other Worlds Book Club, we're a community of close-knit members dedicated to helping one another in this chaotic journey. With a unique reading group process, we aim to get your entire book reviewed by hard-working adults like yourself. If you put in the time and effort, you'll gain more than feedback, you'll gain a meaningful community of fellow writers dedicated to making their stories heard. Our focus is primarily on the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres and all subgenres related to those two. (Fanfiction is accepted as long as it fits those two genres!) We're hoping to garner a community of sci-fi and fantasy authors to help get more reads from start to finish. Give us a try! We are accepting applications now. SciFi and Fantasy genres only! (18+) © All Rights Reserved
The Pride Awards by itsmeimthevampire
The Pride Awards
itsmeimthevampire
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We are now running on the FreetheLgbt profile! 🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 The Pride Awards are an annual event hosted by the Rainbow Bookclub, a community dedicated to creating a safe space for all writers, with the goal of recognizing the writing of positive representation for LGBTQIA characters and stories.
Vocabulary / Word Lists for writers by -TheOtakuNerd-
Vocabulary / Word Lists for writers
-TheOtakuNerd-
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A list of words that would help you to polish your writing. *** DISCLAIMER: All word lists and vocab came from different websites. Therefore, they are not mine.
How to Rise From the Dead on Wattpad - A practical guide to getting noticed by Zoe_Blessing
How to Rise From the Dead on Wattpad - A practical guide to getting noticed
Zoe_Blessing
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You've got a great story, but no one is reading it! That's because you need to help readers find you. This guide will help you figure out how to... - Get more reads or views - Get more followers - Increase your influence - Advertise your story without turning into a pariah - Become an overall successful writer here on Wattpad Warning: non-humble bragging ahead... I'm a Wattpad Star with a story in the Paid Stories program and another story with over a million reads on it, so chances are good that I know what I'm talking about. :)
101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer by ray_of_sunshine9
101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer
ray_of_sunshine9
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I've been reviewing stories on Wattpad for a while now and, boy, has that been a journey. Your stories have made me gasp and squeal. Your stories have made me laugh and cry. But, from time to time, your stories have made me cringe. In commemoration of my review store hitting 100 reviews, I thought it was about time to break down my reviewing journey, with the help of a fellow reviewer, @awesomeSTG. This book will contain chapters regarding the common errors I see in stories, it will offer tips on how to make your story professional, and there will also be some sneaky rants about what people expect from a reviewer. Welcome to 101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer, featuring two very exhausted reviewers: @ray_of_sunshine9 and @awesomeSTG. Or, as perfectly said by @awesomeSTG: Ladies and gentlemen, folks far and wide! Sharpen your quills, prepare your scrolls, and polish your fire-resistant armours, for we shall finally cool off your burning queries - or scorch you even more - with our word of wisdom (namely rants) and advice! Hear ye, hear ye! And the incredible cover is done by the very talented @g_beckford - thank you so much!
The Perfect Story: A Book On Story Craft & Editing by HM_Braverman
The Perfect Story: A Book On Story Craft & Editing
HM_Braverman
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Do you want to create amazing stories people will love? Are you looking for objective ways to analyze your story to make sure it's working, or figure out why it's not? Are you curious about different ways of outlining editing or outlining a story? If you've answered "yes" to any or all of these questions then this book is for you. The Perfect Story is the synthesis of knowledge I've gained from the sources listed below. I encourage everyone to read these for themselves, but in the mean time it's my hope that I can save you a considerable amount of time, and perhaps shed new light on the information these masters of storytelling have given us. Sources: On Writing by Steven King The Story-Grid by Shawn Coyne Story by Robert McKee Save The Cat by Blake Snyder Elements of Style by Strunk & White The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Take Off Your Pants by Libby Hawker (to come)
Story Edit Like A Pro by StanleyKMS
Story Edit Like A Pro
StanleyKMS
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After reading this guidebook, you'll have a method for ensuring that your story is well-told, well-paced, and highly effective. You'll be guided through the process of reviewing your story, scene-by-scene, until it works. We won't focus on copy-editing or proofreading. This is all about your story because your story matters! What you'll learn in this book: - Why you need to perform a story edit - How to make the most out of you characters - How to use the key elements of fiction to make your story flow - How to elevate the emotional impact of settings - How to engage your readers with the story arc