User Resources

How-to's and Getting started!:

ID: 168945   (Rated: E) Getting Started: Table of Contents  Visit here for a tour of Writing.Com and learn about this vast, exciting site! by The StoryMistress

ID: 560037   (Rated: ASR) The illustrated guide to linking  Confused about how to link? Exactly what to type? Click here! by Writing.Com Support

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ID: 430933   (Rated: 18+) Content Rating Support  The official Writing.Com Content Rating Support forum: questions, rating adjustments, etc. by Writing.Com Support

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ID: 126963   (Rated: ASR) Noticing Newbies  A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com! by The StoryMistress

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ID: 845170   (Rated: E) Wandering through Writing.Com  Discover the wonders of Writing.Com with a new user. by Diane

ID: 1027897   (Rated: E) The New Members Directory  Everything for Newbies. by Amyaurora

A constantly changing IN/OUT of Review Forum:

ID: 178106   (Rated: ASR) Find a Review Forum  If you're looking for a review forum, look here! by Writing.Com Support

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) Directory of Review items  Want more than a rate and run? Check out this list of places to post and get a review too! by Red Writing Hood

General Reviews:

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ID: 570158   (Rated: ASR) Reader's Review Room  Post for our members to raid your portfolio! Honest reviews from honest people. by Perp~Lexi~ty

Just for newbies!

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ID: 126963   (Rated: ASR) Noticing Newbies  A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com! by The StoryMistress

Where to plug your work!

ID: 155333   (Rated: E) The Shameless "Plug" Page  This is the one and only Writing.Com Shameless Plug Page! by Writing.Com Support

Plug a friend's work (not your own work!)

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ID: 310299   (Rated: E) Places to Plug your items...  Got some lonely items? Want to get them read? Here is a directory of *plug* places by Red Writing Hood

Specific Genre review forums:

Novels:

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Fiction:

ID: 101179   (Rated: ASR) Story Cafe  All invited, Speak your mind, got a New Story?, Opinion?, Need help?, Like a story?. by MOO for President

ID: 559910   (Rated: ASR) The Novel Workshop  Would you like to have your novel REALLY reviewed? Then this workshop is for YOU!!! by DusktilDawn: One Day at a Time

ID: 159656   (Rated: XGC) One Stop Erotica Shop!  Reading, writing, editing, reviewing, teasing, tempting, teaching, laughing, living! by Petronella60 -on hiatus

Writing workshops and references:

ID: 306420   (Rated: E) Red's Writer Utilities Handbook  Helpful hints, directories, scams to beware of and lots more! by Red Writing Hood

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ID: 333655   (Rated: 13+) The Writer's Cramp  Write the best story/poem to a prompt in 24 hours or less and win 10,000 GPs! by Sophy

ID: 313472   (Rated: E) Reading, Rating, Writing, and Reviewing  Articles on reading, rating, reviewing, and improving your writing. by Jessiebelle™

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ID: 890221   (Rated: 13+) Grammarama  A library featuring commonly committed errors of the English language. by Davy Kraken

ID: 1108215   (Rated: E) Expanded Power Revision Checklist  Part I of the Writers Workshop: Revision checklist with examples. by NavWorks Press

How to thank people (anonymous and otherwise!)

ID: 253757   (Rated: E) Pay It Forward  Send a message of good will - Updated June 2012 by ♥Pay It Forward!♥

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How to deal with a negative review:

ID: 333172   (Rated: E) How To Deal With Negative Comments  How To Deal With An Unconstructive And Negative Comment. by Writing.Com Support

And if you feel the review has crossed a line from negative to harassment go here:

ID: 283891   (Rated: E) Submit A Harassment Complaint  Use this form to submit a harassment complaint concerning another Writing.Com member. by Writing.Com Support

Be certain to read all the on-screen instructions before sending.


Send them a fuzzy: cnotes, cards, flowers

ID: 254342   (Rated: ASR) Fuzzygrams!  Pay It Forward with a FUZZYGRAM! by ♥Pay It Forward!♥

A folder full of how-tos:

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Meeting others/coffee klatches:

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ID: 100931   (Rated: 13+) Writing.Com General Discussion  A message forum for general discussion. Please come and chat with others! by Writing.Com Support

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ID: 1188342   (Rated: ASR) The Angel Army  Our mission? To welcome and promote a positive community within WDC. Join us today! by iKïyå§ama

Special Interest:

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ID: 427318   (Rated: ASR) SENIOR CENTER FORUM  A Special Place for Seniors and visitors! CHECK OUT OUR CONTESTS! by COUNTRYMOM JUST PASSING THRU

ID: 305513   (Rated: 13+) Adventures In Motherhood  We are the Moms of Writing.Com, just when do we find time to write? (Dads Welcome too!) by Red Writing Hood

ID: 522949   (Rated: 13+) The GSAC  Its the Gay-Straight Association Convention- meeting place for the GSA and anyone else by Quaddy

Other:

ID: 303715   (Rated: ASR) Technical Support Forum  Members help other members with technical questions and problems using Writing.Com! by Writing.Com Support

Contests:

ID: 171898   (Rated: E) Writing Contests @ Writing.Com!  Writing Contests on Writing.Com are posted here. by Writing.Com Support

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ID: 333655   (Rated: 13+) The Writer's Cramp  Write the best story/poem to a prompt in 24 hours or less and win 10,000 GPs! by Sophy

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.

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ID: 787735   (Rated: E) Request An Upgrade From RAOK  Where you can request an upgrade from RAOK. by Writing.Com Support

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Note Bene: its a place to make please for someone else.

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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) Guidelines To Great Reviewing  Writing a detailed review takes time. Follow these guidelines for best results! by The StoryMaster

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ID: 544247   (Rated: E) Comment-In-A-Box  My view on and methods of rating items on Writing.Com. by The StoryMistress

ID: 314938   (Rated: 13+) Reviewer’s Tips & Checklist  Tips for writing an in-depth review. by Jessiebelle™

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


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ID: 1185482   (Rated: ASR) Kiya's Sanctuary  Welcome to My Portfolio! by iKïyå§ama