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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!All Rights Reserved

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Dark Places || ONC 2023 by AnOctoberPepper

~*ONC shortlist*~ It's up to a climbing enthusiast, and the local jaded doctor to find out what's going on when a mysterious hole appears in their town's park at the same time that a strange new illness starts ravaging the community. *ONC 2023 From the ONC Prompts: 38) A seemingly bottomless pit was found, for which the depth can't be determined. Over time, scores of people began using it to illegally dump trash. Many have jumped believing that they'll find life's answers within it. Today, we learn the truth about the hole. 54) As townspeople are overcome with a deadly sickness, it's up to you, the only one not afflicted, to find the cause and cure. 69) I had a marvelous time ruining everything - Taylor Swift.

KINK | ONC 2023 ✓ by rskovach

Five ordinary people. One risqué art exhibit. Many, many secrets. * * * This novella contains the stories of five individuals interweaved around a fictitious art exhibit called 'Kink: Attitudes Toward Sex, Then and Now' inspired by two ONC 2023 prompts: can we go back to the start when we were all strangers in the dark (#6) and three women, three secrets, three tangled lives (#15). * * * ONC 2023 Shortlister. This story is marked Mature for adult themes, language, and light erotica. It has been written under a pseudonym, but it is my original work.

Of Love Tales and Rabbit Tails by SilviaKrpatova

After six years in a progressive French boarding school, eighteen-year-old Lady Alice returns to her family's estate in Surrey, dreading the fate that awaits her-- debutante balls, an arranged marriage, and a life she does not want. She would have preferred to stay in France, teaching and writing love tales rather than living one dictated by others. Once cast aside by her own father and a stepmother, Alice finds their sudden desire for reconciliation hollow. Only her childhood best friend, Michael, Marquess Lovelace, seems like a true comfort. But as she settles back into her former home, something strange begins to happen. A black rabbit, eerily familiar, appears in the shadows-- just like the one that belonged to Edmond, her long-forgotten imaginary friend. And then she meets Count D'Arcy, the enigmatic and elusive neighbour whose presence unsettles her. His eyes, his voice, his very being remind her of Edmond. Could it be him? Or is her mind playing tricks on her? As the social season unfolds, Alice finds herself tangled in a web of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The past and present blur, forcing her to question what is real, what is illusion, and whether love can exist beyond the bounds of reason. In the haunting halls of her childhood home and under the watchful gaze of Count D'Arcy, Alice must uncover the truth before she loses herself to the unknown. ~~~ My entry for the ONC 2025 based on the prompt 105: Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns - only this time, they're real.

Chills & Thrills Anthology by mystery

Catch up with the best of the best in our brand new anthology! These thrilling stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enter our Contests & Writing Prompts for a chance to be featured in this book.

The Writer In You: Begin your story. Claim your voice. by iliannabinoche

You're not "not a writer." You're just stuck in the part nobody warns you about. You've got scenes in your head. Lines that hit you in the shower. A whole book living in your chest-pressing on your ribs like it wants OUT. And then... you open a blank page and freeze. You overthink. You edit. You doubt. You promise "tomorrow." Tomorrow turns into months. Months turn into years. That ends here. The Writer In You: Begin your story. Claim your voice. isn't a fluffy "believe in yourself" pep talk. It's a quick, real-life guide built for busy, overwhelmed people who still want to finish something that matters. Inside, you'll learn how to: -start writing even when you don't feel ready -break writer's block and stop waiting on motivation -capture ideas the second they show up (before life steals them) -draft without self-sabotage (no more editing while writing!) -build a simple writing routine you can actually keep -turn your emotions into pages that feel honest, vivid, and powerful -stop abandoning your work, and finish your story If you're on Wattpad, you already know the truth: *The world rewards the writers who show up. Not the writers who "plan" to show up. So if you're scrolling because you're avoiding that blank page... THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Begin your story. Claim your voice. Because the writer you're waiting for... is already you.

Writer's Guide by WeAreFallen

Advice for amateurs from an amateur writer. This can be used for fiction and fanfiction. I hope that this will help you, or at the very least keep you entertained.

Going the Distance -Write to Rank Anthology- by EchoStoriesMB

This is a book that will contain all of my entries for Write to Rank in 2023. Warning: Mature rating has been turned on just for precautionary measure that I do not know where my entries will take me. I am not certain how far into the Mature category they will go. So, I stated, the mature rating has been turned on for precautionary measures. #WriteToRank #W2R Ranking As of June 14, 2023 #8 - w2r #14 - writetorank2023 Ranking As of June 15, 2023 #4 - w2r #10 - writetorank2023

writing motivation and tips by lorebeaves

As the title says, a safe space for you and I to share anything related to writing. I'll share mine, you share yours. Let's help each other and grow this community together. (Taking a break for now, you are welcome to check what this is all about <33)

Almost a writer by Asereneplace

My first story ever written inspired by my undying dreams to be a writer. What does it takes to be a writer? Who are the people that inspires us to do things that we are meant to do? You'll find out through this story! Enjoy reading. Feel free to leave comments.

Raven's Heir | ONC 2021 honourable mention by jinnis

Sandrine is reluctant to take the job as a ghost hunter, despite her ancestral gift. And when she meets her boss and future partners, every fibre of her being tells her to quit-but she needs the money. How hard can it be to dispel the ghost of a bird? Soon, she finds herself fighting the advances of a medieval playboy, targeted by a flock of ectoplasmic ravens, and trying to solve the puzzle of the cottage in the lake. With disaster waiting around the corner, she truly has no time for a budding romance, right? ~ ~ ~ My entry for the open novella contest 2021. Prompts: No 5: There is a terrible drought ravaging the land, but when the waters recede from the local lake/reservoir, they reveal something no one expected to find. No 64. What should have been a simple task for a trio of ghost hunters quickly becomes something for which the term 'Worst Case Scenario' is the mother of all understatement. No 61. I would've lived longer if it weren't for Lorraine. There's only one issue... who's Lorraine? Words according to Wattpad: Chapter 1 - 1495 Chapter 2 - 1455 - milestone 1 reached Chapter 3 - 1469 Chapter 4 - 1552 Chapter 5 - 1563 Chapter 6 - 1620 - milestone 2 reached Chapter 7 - 1564 Chapter 8 - 1700 Chapter 9 - 1637 Chapter 10 - 1797 Chapter 11 - 1605 Chapter 12 - 1561 Chapter 13 - 1690 - milestone 3 reached Chapter 14 - 1842 Chapter 15 - 1762 Epilogue - 233 Total words published: 24545

Novellas & New Roast: Tips from an ONC Winner by chaikovskiy

Whether it's your first time or your seventh time, writing a novella in 12 weeks isn't easy. As a 2021 ONC Winner and two-time Honorable Mention (2023/2024), I totally understand. After years of participation and reflection, I have lots of advice to share on how I wrote a winning novella and look forward to writing every year. Inside this guide, you can find everything from insider tips to craft chats to contest commentary. So grab a cup, get your notebook, and settle in: it's time to start writing! Copyright © 2022 Elle Chaika

I Love You Genius (Spencer Reid x Reader) by simpforgoobs

Y/N went to the same coffee shop every day before work, little did she know that she would bump into someone who would change her whole perception in life. Started writing: Feb. 21, 2021 Finished writing: August 16, 2021 Highest Rankings: #48 in #cliffhanger #7 in #matthewgraygubler #2 in #drspencerreid #1 in #readerxspencerreid #509 in #ynstories #84 in #criminalminds #144 in #spencerreid #265 in #aaronhotchner #2 in #doctorspencerreid

Absolute Fanfiction Writing Advice by ABSOL_ute

I wrote and read Fanfiction for five years. In these five years, I learned many things. But these is still a lot to learn for me. To celebrate my five year anniversary, I want to collect said knowledge. While not all is stuff I learned over the last five years, I will inject personal anecdotes and stories to make it less boring. The rest of the content will be knowledge I want to implement in my own writing. Chapters each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Write Way: Tips & Advice for Writers by Julianne_Winters

A light-hearted guide to learning the art and techniques of writing fiction and how to improve your craft. With tips, advice and beginner story prompts, there's something for everyone. From examples of simple starting sentences, to tips on how to craft your best story or refining existing works. I hope everyone who stops by finds something useful or interesting in these pages. And remember, writing is meant to be fun! If you're not having fun, you're writing the wrong story. Just keep writing and you'll get there. ☺ Copyright 2017. Julianne Winters Cover design: Julianne Winters

Building Bridgewater by DelaDelam

Elle and James have had a whirlwind last few years! Now they have to begin a new adventure, much different then the one that brought them together that fateful day so many months ago! Top Rankings in Hashtags #2 in Written in the Stars #4 in Country Romance #7 in Small Town Romance #9 in YA Romance #14 in Realistic-Fiction #18 in Twin Flames #28 in Montana #33 in Marriage #36 in HEA #49 in Trilogy #69 in Cowboy #72 in Journey #75 in Happily Ever After #108 in Small Town #277 in Romance Story #554 in Soulmates #703 in Baby #714 in Pregnant #727 in Pregnancy

Wake Up ||ONC 2021|| GxG by skyebmewrites

It hadn't occurred to Esme that she should be suspicious of her parents, they were just ordinary people after all. But when an unknown number won't stop texting her, the questions start coming. Was the accident really the cause of her amnesia? Why did her parents speak five languages suddenly? How was it that Esme could suddenly assemble and disassemble guns? Who exactly was Agent 23? Maybe one of these days she could get back to her sappy daydreams of her incredible coworker. That itself seemed like a dream.

The Standouts - A Critique Contest by PAULAPDX (Summer 2019 Edition) by paulapdx

🛑 - CLOSED until 2021. ***If you're interested in my critiques, you might want to check out my weekly newsletter for opportunities to get a personalized critique. https://paula.substack.com/p/coming-soon Does your work stand out in an overly-crowded landscape? Does your story & writing shine as far as: ★ - Concept ★ - Voice ★ - Storytelling The Standouts is a fun, but hopefully helpful contest that can give you a sense of whether your story resonates with someone who's got some experience under her belt. Great! But who are you to judge? Fair question. This is not to humble-brag, but I've been critiquing and have worked with story development for quite some time, and I've picked up a lot along the way. ☙ - As an Ambassador, I work on content projects. ☙ - If you look at my profile, you'll see everything I've published so far has managed to standout in one way or another, whether by leading me to become a Wattpad Star; or by winning a Watty (twice!); or by being picked as a Top 10 in major Wattpad contests (twice!); or being featured. All I'm saying is I'm no slouch. I'm not brilliant either. But I've got some experience around what can catch an agent, editor, or judge's eye, and I'd like to share that with the community. ☙ - In another lifetime, I used to work for HBO in Development and at ICM (the talent agency) in their writers' department which means I understand how professionals quickly gauge whether or not they'll take a closer look at a work and/or make an offer. This kind of insight can be helpful if you're planning to submit your work or even just want to stand out more here on Wattpad. ☙ - I used to provide critiques for three writers, all of them traditionally published. They seemed to value my insight. Read the RULES, LOGISTICS & PRIZES chapter for guidelines. All entries get a brief assessment of their first chapter, with winners getting more extensive critiques. Sound interesting? Give it a go! 😊

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Dark Places || ONC 2023 cover

KINK | ONC 2023 ✓ cover

Of Love Tales and Rabbit Tails cover

Chills & Thrills Anthology cover

The Writer In You: Begin your story. Claim your voice. cover

Writer's Guide cover

Going the Distance -Write to Rank Anthology- cover

writing motivation and tips cover

Almost a writer cover

Raven's Heir | ONC 2021 honourable mention cover

Novellas & New Roast: Tips from an ONC Winner cover

I Love You Genius (Spencer Reid x Reader) cover

Absolute Fanfiction Writing Advice cover

The Write Way: Tips & Advice for Writers cover

Building Bridgewater cover

Wake Up ||ONC 2021|| GxG cover

The Standouts - A Critique Contest by PAULAPDX (Summer 2019 Edition) cover

Dark Places || ONC 2023

~ONC shortlist~ It's up to a climbing enthusiast, and the local jaded doctor to find out what's going on when a mysterious hole appears in their town's park at the same time that a strange new illness starts ravaging the community. *ONC 2023 From the ONC Prompts: 38) A seemingly bottomless pit was found, for which the depth can't be determined. Over time, scores of people began using it to illegally dump trash. Many have jumped believing that they'll find life's answers within it. Today, we learn the truth about the hole. 54) As townspeople are overcome with a deadly sickness, it's up to you, the only one not afflicted, to find the cause and cure. 69) I had a marvelous time ruining everything - Taylor Swift.