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How-to's and Getting started!:

ID: 168945   (Rated: E)
Title: Getting Started: Table of Contents 
Description: Visit here for a tour of Writing.Com and learn about this vast, exciting site!
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ID: 560037   (Rated: ASR)
Title: The illustrated guide to linking 
Description: Confused about how to link? Exactly what to type? Click here!
By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]

ID: 411748
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 430933   (Rated: 18+)
Title: Content Rating Support 
Description: The official Writing.Com Content Rating Support forum: questions, rating adjustments, etc.
By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]

ID: 126963   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Noticing Newbies 
Description: A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
By: The StoryMistress View storymistress's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: storymistress [Offline / Private]

ID: 870652
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 845170   (Rated: E)
Title: Wandering through Writing.Com 
Description: Discover the wonders of Writing.Com with a new user.
By: Diane View sgambill72's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: sgambill72 [Offline / Private]

ID: 1027897   (Rated: E)
Title: The New Members Directory 
Description: Everything for Newbies.
By: Amyaurora View amyaurora's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: amyaurora [Offline / Private]



A constantly changing IN/OUT of Review Forum:

ID: 178106   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Find a Review Forum 
Description: If you're looking for a review forum, look here!
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Review Forum:

Make sure you read the forum's rules carefully, and follow their content rating min/max. Some forums review in public, some in private emails. Read the headers first.

Comprehensive Review Fora list

ID: 312918   (Rated: E)
Title: Directory of Review items 
Description: Want more than a rate and run? Check out this list of places to post and get a review too!
By: Red Writing Hood View redridinghoo's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: redridinghoo [Offline / Private]


General Reviews:

ID: 265641
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 570158   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Reader's Review Room 
Description: Post for our members to raid your portfolio! Honest reviews from honest people.
By: Lex~i~mas~Trees View lexijewlgia's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: lexijewlgia [Offline / Private]


Just for newbies!

ID: 126963   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Noticing Newbies 
Description: A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
By: The StoryMistress View storymistress's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: storymistress [Offline / Private]


Where to plug your work!

ID: 155333   (Rated: E)
Title: The Shameless "Plug" Page 
Description: This is the one and only Writing.Com Shameless Plug Page!
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Plug a friend's work (not your own work!)

ID: 232006
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 310299   (Rated: E)
Title: Places to Plug your items... 
Description: Got some lonely items? Want to get them read? Here is a directory of *plug* places
By: Red Writing Hood View redridinghoo's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: redridinghoo [Offline / Private]


Specific Genre review forums:

Novels:

ID: 1133578   (Rated: 13+)
Title: Novel Workshop Circle 
Description: The Novel Workshop is 4 years old! Come join the party!
By: Frankie is NaNo'ing View opto's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: opto [Offline / Private]


Fiction:

ID: 101179   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Story Cafe 
Description: All invited, Speak your mind, got a New Story?, Opinion?, Need help?, Like a story?.
By: The Milkman View themilkman's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: themilkman [Offline / Private]

ID: 559910   (Rated: ASR)
Title: The Novel Workshop 
Description: Would you like to have your novel REALLY reviewed? Then this workshop is for YOU!!!
By: Sasha View laregna's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: laregna [Offline / Private]

ID: 159656   (Rated: XGC)
Title: One Stop Erotica Shop! 
Description: Reading, writing, editing, reviewing, teasing, tempting, teaching, laughing, living!
By: Petronella60 -on hiatus View nellievrolyk's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: nellievrolyk [Offline / Private]


Writing workshops and references:

ID: 306420   (Rated: E)
Title: Red's Writer Utilities Handbook 
Description: Helpful hints, directories, scams to beware of and lots more!
By: Red Writing Hood View redridinghoo's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: redridinghoo [Offline / Private]

ID: 333655   (Rated: 13+)
Title: The Writer's Cramp 
Description: 10,000 GPs NEW Daily Prize pot! Write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less to win.
By: Sophy View sophie's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: sophie [Offline / Private]

ID: 313472   (Rated: E)
Title: Reading, Rating, Writing, and Reviewing 
Description: Articles on reading, rating, reviewing, and improving your writing.
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 461425   (Rated: E)
Title: Grammar and Punctuation Problems? 
Description: Message forum for WC grammar and punctuation problems.
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 677247   (Rated: E)
Title: Copyright Essentials 
Description: Before you call yourself a writer, understand and respect writers' rights!
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 315516   (Rated: E)
Title: Crafting Poetry 
Description: Tips for writing poetry...
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 375961   (Rated: E)
Title: Jessie's Poetry Workshop 
Description: A place in which to explore and practice poetry's various forms.
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 615558   (Rated: E)
Title: Writer's Resource 
Description: Compilation of articles by on site authors about writing.
By: animatqua View animatqua's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: animatqua [Offline / Private]

ID: 890221   (Rated: 13+)
Title: Grammarama 
Description: A library featuring commonly committed errors of the English language.
By: Davy Kraken View kraken's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: kraken [Offline / Private]

ID: 1108215   (Rated: E)
Title: Expanded Power Revision Checklist 
Description: Part I of the Writers Workshop: Revision checklist with examples.
By: NavWorks Press View navworks's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: navworks [Offline / Private]



How to thank people (anonymous and otherwise!)

ID: 253757   (Rated: E)
Title: Pay It Forward 
Description: Send a message of good will - Updated March 2007
By: ♥Pay It Forward!♥ View payitforward's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: payitforward [Offline / Private]

ID: 189314   (Rated: E)
Title: Thanks A Lot Anonymous!! 
Description: A way to communicate with Anonymous...
By: Pallas Athene View pallasathene's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: pallasathene [Offline / Private]


How to deal with a negative review:

ID: 333172   (Rated: E)
Title: How To Deal With Negative Comments 
Description: How To Deal With An Unconstructive And Negative Comment.
By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]


And if you feel the review has crossed a line from negative to harassment go here:
ID: 283891   (Rated: E)
Title: Submit A Harassment Complaint 
Description: Use this form to submit a harassment complaint concerning another Writing.Com member.
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Be certain to read all the on-screen instructions before sending.


Send them a fuzzy: cnotes, cards, flowers
ID: 254342   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Fuzzygrams! 
Description: Pay It Forward with a FUZZYGRAM!
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A folder full of how-tos:

ID: 967086
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.



Meeting others/coffee klatches:

ID: 100931   (Rated: E)
Title: Writing.Com General Discussion 
Description: A message forum for general discussion. Please come and chat with others!
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ID: 165147
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 1040136
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.

ID: 1188342   (Rated: ASR)
Title: The Angel Army 
Description: Our mission? To welcome and promote a positive community within WDC. Join us today!
By: iKïyć§ama View kiyasama's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: kiyasama [Offline / Private]



Special Interest:

ID: 627915   (Rated: E)
Title: Children's Genre Review Forum 
Description: Exclusively for the Children Genre! Serious about your writing? Post your work here!
By: Cubbycopia View grcubby's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: grcubby [Offline / Private]

ID: 427318   (Rated: ASR)
Title: SENIOR CENTER FORUM 
Description: A Special Place for Seniors and visitors! CHECK OUT OUR CONTESTS!
By: Countrymom Just Passing Thru View countrymom's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: countrymom [Offline / Private]

ID: 305513   (Rated: 13+)
Title: Adventures In Motherhood 
Description: We are the Moms of Writing.Com, just when do we find time to write? (Dads Welcome too!)
By: Red Writing Hood View redridinghoo's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: redridinghoo [Offline / Private]

ID: 522949   (Rated: 13+)
Title: The GSAC 
Description: Its the Gay-Straight Association Convention- meeting place for the GSA and anyone else
By: Quaddy is Behind Again View rainangel's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: rainangel [Offline / Private]


Other:

ID: 303715   (Rated: ASR)
Title: Technical Support Forum 
Description: Members help other members with technical questions and problems using Writing.Com!
By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]


Contests:

ID: 171898   (Rated: E)
Title: Writing Contests @ Writing.Com! 
Description: Writing Contests on Writing.Com are posted here.
By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]

ID: 333655   (Rated: 13+)
Title: The Writer's Cramp 
Description: 10,000 GPs NEW Daily Prize pot! Write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less to win.
By: Sophy View sophie's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: sophie [Offline / Private]


Upgrades - if you honestly cannot afford one, the below links can help you obtain one. Some have special criteria you must meet, please read their instructions carefully prior to posting a request.

ID: 400317   (Rated: E)
Title: Upgrade Plea Forum 
Description: For authors who need an upgrade and for people wanting to help upgrade others!
By: *Moni View chef_bratty's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: chef_bratty [Offline / Private]

ID: 787735   (Rated: E)
Title: Request An Upgrade From RAOK 
Description: Where you can request an upgrade from RAOK.
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ID: 761041
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
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Note Bene: its a place to make please for someone else.
ID: 871284
Title: Invalid Item 
Description: This item number is not valid.
By: Not Available.


Another thought about upgrades: some contests offer upgrades as a prize while others offer significant GP prize pools that go a long way to paying for an upgrade so watch the contest genre closely.

Let's not forget how to write a review, although you are not required to do a return review, many people consider it a common courtesy to return the favor. Having said that here are some resources to helping you write your own effective reviews.

ID: 818872   (Rated: E)
Title: Guidelines To Great Reviewing 
Description: Writing a detailed review takes time. Follow these guidelines for best results!
By: The StoryMaster View storymaster's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: storymaster [Offline / Private]

ID: 819970   (Rated: E)
Title: Are You Qualified to Write a Review? 
Description: I cringe reading "I'm not qualified to review this!" Here's why you are!
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 544247   (Rated: E)
Title: Comment-In-A-Box 
Description: My view on and methods of rating items on Writing.Com.
By: The StoryMistress View storymistress's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: storymistress [Offline / Private]

ID: 314938   (Rated: 13+)
Title: Reviewer’s Tips & Checklist 
Description: Tips for writing an in-depth review.
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]

ID: 313481   (Rated: E)
Title: Honesty and the Ratings System 
Description: Rarely "negative," constructive criticism is never sugar-coated, either.
By: Jessiebelle™ View jessiebelle's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: jessiebelle [Offline / Private]


Lastly don't forget: http://www.writing.com/main/faq


See Also:
ID: 1185482   (Rated: ASR)
Title: The Kiya Kommunique 
Description: Want to know what's new in my port/around WDC? Check out this page and add your link too!
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Maintained By: Writing.Com Support View support's Portfolio.  [Offline / Private]Email User: support [Offline / Private]   
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