Non-Technical Support Forum (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/710633-Non-Technical-Support-Forum/printit/1 *Under the copyright law, if you write a story based on a writing prompt you've found on the Internet would that be considered copyright's infringement? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:30:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2360212 Under the copyright law, if you write a story based on a writing prompt you've found on the Internet would that considered copyright's infringement? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:28:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2360210 Regardless of any compensation, virtual or otherwise, I still think it's amazing how much time you devote to the site. Thanks to all of you. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:36:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359948 Oh . . . Thanks. [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keeping it cuz I like it. [Link To Item #1829483] [Link To Item #1832956] [Link To Item #1828200] [Link To Item #1834969]...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:49:56 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359732 Hey Marti. I guess it might be a question of where are you publicizing your contest? If no one is getting the word on your contest to begin with, they won't know you're seeking donations. I haven't seen the contest you're referring to so I'll offer this other bit of advice. Some folks donate just to be helpful; others donate because...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:17:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359701 Hey Dreamin1. Please never, NEVER feel stupid to post a question in any forum. This site is so complex that even folks who have been here since it began get a little confused. To be honest, I didn't know how to post a shop link--I had to look it up. But I knew where to go to find it, and now you do too. So because you took the time to ask a question, I ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:10:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359698 We do not get paid in money, as Jace said. The only compensation we receieve is GPs for editing newsletters. [Image #1680961] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:34:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359667 Wow! That's awesome. Thanks so much. I knew it was probably simple to do. I need more help, but feel stupid to ask in forum. Of course, it's math related. Dreamin1 [Image #1843025] Click on the image and it will take you to the Dream Team Conference and Review Request Room ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:25:46 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359628 Marti Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:57:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359623 Marti Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:57:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359622 I am running a contest and have asked for donations to increase prizes. I noticed almost every other contest has people donating but so far no one has donated to mine. Am I doing somthing wrong to get the donations? how do you get donations for a contest? just asking. Marti ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:56:34 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359621 Thx! [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keeping it cuz I like it. [Link To Item #1829483] [Link To Item #1832956] [Link To Item #1828200] [Link To Item #1834969] [Link To Item #18353...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:41:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359407 In a word, no. Moderators and Senior Mods are volunteers who assume the various duties and tasks of helping the StoryMaster and StoryMistress 'moderate' this huge and complex site. We are folks who have not only spent time striving to perfect our writing craft, but have also demonstrated some degree of knowledge about the workings of the site and have displa...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:35:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359405 [Image #1843110] -- This one's sharable. { } [Image #1839163] [Image #1837386] [Image #1836990] [Image #1843880] [Image #1827776] -- Just keeping it cuz I like it. [Link To Item #1829483] [Link To Item #1832956] [Link To Item #1828200] [Link To Item #1834969] [Link To Item #1835301] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359398 Hi Dreamin1. Each item in the Shop has an ID number (four digits). Use the 'shop' link. For example, use { } to display the travel bookmark. You also have a Line and Short formats> {{l-shop:1079}}: --> {l-shop:1079} {{s-shop:1079}}: --> {s-shop:1079} I hope this helps. [Image #1525398] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:07:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359209 Good suggestion Smitty! [Link: 'http://www.writing.com/main/forums/action/view/message_id/2359184/thread/1'] Have duly started the revolution! --- [Link To Item #1814391] --- [Link To Item #1808259] --- [Link To Item #1835198] --- Michael Thundersbeard Artist, Writer, Father, Factory Worker. [Link: 'http://www.lifean...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:11:22 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359185 If I want to give say the travel bookmark during a raffle. How do I post the link? All of them say 12345. Dreamin1 [Image #1843025] Click on the image and it will take you to the Dream Team Conference and Review Request Room Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:50:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359175 I bet this is where to start the revolution! [Link To Item #102362] Thanks WS Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:58:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358927 I support any ideas that could bring more readers to my blog page. My blog page also brings readers to WDC as I will often post a link on my face book page. Good ideas! Joel aka Brother Nature Member of The Showering acts of Joy Group [Link To Item #1499415] Rising ...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:19:34 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358771 Seeing as blog writing is considered an essential tool for writers, it makes sense for such a big destination as WDC to have a serious blogging platform available. Having a place to promote individual blog entries, and not just the whole blog carte blanche, is of the utmost importance to giving writing 2.0 (ie. blog writing) a fair go. I agree tha...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:01:22 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358738 Although we can't plug or request reviews to a "blog entry," we can plug the blog itself since it's an "item." In the words of the request, we can specify the entry sequential number or the entry number itself (although we can't use WritingML in that description). I agree that the opening Home page of WdC could possibly us...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358729 Just wondering if it's possible to have a promotion box on the front page (similar to review requests) for us to manually enter our blog entries so we can garner more readers? As blog entries are linked to as { entry } we cannot showcase them on any of the other usual routes, like the review request page. Also, an incentive program for blog com...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:47:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358713 I think the word you are looking for is granted. ~Diane Need inspiration? Check out [Link To Item #cramp] and [Link To Item #character] Like to review? Enter [Link To Item #gooddeeds] for a chance to be rewarded with gift points and an exclusive mer...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:27:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2357632 I used the phrase " I took our love for granite" I have been told that granite is a rock ( yes I know) but no one is able to tell the the spelling for the word I want to use. I can't find it is any dictionary . ALLYOU ENGLISH MAJORS OUT THERE PLEASE HELP. Marti ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:58:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2357622 In the LH nav menu, under Writing.Com Tools/WritingML Help in the Embed section. It's only for books, though, not forums. You can also find info on new things by searching the Site News and Announcements blog. Hope that helps. Northernwrites___ ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:19:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2357451