Things That Do NOT Rock: A-Z
I'm stealing Brokenfinger's idea because it was a good one. Now for things that do NOT rock. I'll start. abscess
View ArticleSecond Draft: Copy and Paste or Re-type?
Well, I've finally made it after a four month break since Draft 1, and tomorrow I am starting Draft 2. But, a thought occurred to me this morning. My process involves heavy revisions (I am also a...
View ArticleDo you need a platform? NYT story says outlook is cloudy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/books/social-media-following-book-publishing.html
View ArticleThe Next Circle of Hell, Vol. 2
Welcome to volume two of the deeper fiery pit! This thread is more or less for those of us with or without agents, on sub, and wondering if only one spezna is really enough to get us through. Here's...
View ArticleBeta Needed for MG Fantasy (set in the fall season)
Hello there! I would like a beta for my MG fantasy novel, called Adam and the Autumn Curse. It's about a 12 yr old boy that moves into a strange town, only to find there's a curse and he is the one to...
View Article"Old" People Writing for Teens V
MOD NOTE: You can find Volume I of Old People Writing for Teens here. Volume II is here Volume III is here Volume IV is here For the old people... who write for teens.
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US Congressional January 6 committee findings
Well, here's hopefully a bit of good news? Jan. 6 committee votes to refer Bannon to DOJ for criminal prosecution “Mr. Bannon stands alone in his complete defiance of our subpoena,” said House select...
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SCOTUS leaves state vaccine mandate in place for healthcare workers
Pretty much what it says on the box. Evidently, the brief stated that the covid vaccine mandates are the same as long-standing rubella and measles vaccine requirements. Supreme Court again leaves state...
View ArticleFind that word in your WIP
So, I saw this game on a different forum, who, for the record, stole it from another forum, and I thought it might be fun to try here. I don't know if it will work, but I'll give it a shot. The idea of...
View Articlethe guy reading the book in the photo
Who can name the man reading the book in my member photo ? hint: American moral and social philosopher.
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Hello everyone! I’m May
Hello, Absolute Write community! My name is May, it’s truly great to find an space where I can meet new people that are passionate about writing. I have enjoyed writing for years, but I think the idea...
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Jason's Countdown to 2022 Thread
I'll be (trying to) participate in the Countdown thread this year again. It's been a great source of inspiration and encouragement in the past, so as I've been admittedly absent and not as active as...
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Count that word in your WIP
I thought I'd suggest a new game just in time for the holidays. It's similar to "Find that word in your WIP," but this time we give the number of occurrences of a word in our WIP along with our total...
View ArticleHow'd You Find This Site?
Hey all, and welcome. I've been here for half a year or so, and it's one of the best sites I've found for advice and support about writing. The web's a weird place, with lots of trails, so I was...
View ArticleMy pipeline
I have stories in various stages of readiness - some are done and just waiting to be scheduled by the market editor, some are done a yet to be sent. A few are almost done, and a number are waiting to...
View ArticleGifting is a terrible word.
Can we make it an AWrool that no-one is allowed to say gifting over this wonderful, innocent, sharing festive season? Giving is fine and has been entirely fine for a very long time now. Gifting means...
View ArticleBS your way through
How about a new game . . . We've all done it. Yes, even you. Someone asks a question, and -- after a pause in which no one response -- you offered up an answer you know is complete Equine Droppings. So...
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[PLEASE READ FIRST POST] Post the First Three Sentences of your Novel
By popular demand, we're bringing this game back to Novels. PLEASE follow the rules. This thread has gotten out of hand before. I know folks like this one, so PLEASE please be nice to each other....
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Any Norwegians out there?
Jeg så svenskene hadde startet sitt eget emne, så selvfølgelig må jo Norge få et også, ikke sant? Hvis det er flere nordmenn her enn meg, da - har ikke sett noen andre ennå Yeah. I guess the thread...
View ArticleHi! I'm Jen!
Hello writerly folks! I'm Jen. I'm so excited that @CobraMisfit and @amo1143 invited me to be here and hang out with you all! I write all over the place in fantasy--high, contemporary/urban, and...
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