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Free memberships are available to anyone who wishes to join. Each registered account includes an online portfolio, creative user tools, email services, and the opportunity to connect with other creative minds. To further enhance your experience, Writing.Com offers four levels of paid memberships. Paid members can store more items, upload images, organize groups, create survey forms, and more while supporting the site. Each level offers additional benefits beyond the previous one. Memberships may be purchased in three-month, six-month, or annual increments through the "The Writing.Com Shop" . Pricing begins at $9.95 for three months. Click the memberships below to read what each level includes. Membership Levels  Free MembershipLimited level that provides the basic tools and features for getting started.  Basic Membership ($29.95 / year)Entry-level membership that adds additional storage space.  Upgraded Membership ($49.95 / year)Well-rounded level that adds more storage space and the ability to create additional item types such as books, images, groups, and surveys.  Premium Membership ($139.95 / year)Feature-rich level with expanded tools and capabilities. This is the WdC recommended membership for members who want the most out of Writing.Com.  Premium Plus Membership ($259.95 / year)Premium membership supersized with the highest limits and features available. Explore Each Membership Level Compare Memberships For a visual overview of the different membership levels and their features, visit "Compare Free and Paid Membership Benefits" to compare! Free Membership Back to TopThe Free Membership allows members to read thousands of stories, poems, and articles while also creating and maintaining their own writing portfolio using many of the basic tools and features offered by Writing.Com. There is no charge for this level. Includes: Portfolio & Writing Tools  Personal online portfolio with Recycling Bin Storage for up to 10 items in your portfolio Recycling Bin and Portfolio tabs (except Blog tab) Public portfolio URL to share with family, friends, or publishers Ability to create static items (up to 50KB each), Campfire Creatives, Product Reviews, In & Outs, Madlibs, polls, word searches, quizzes, and crossword puzzles Ability to add covers to portfolio tabs, including Writing.Com Stock Covers Ability to use Writing.Com Stock Covers for item covers Scratchpad, Notepad (1 page), and the ability to add Edit Points to one itemFeedback & Community Interaction Ability to rate and review other members' items Ability to receive feedback from other members of the community Ability to request feedback through the Reviews tab Ability to participate in member-hosted contests and groups Ability to post in message forums and use instant messenger Ability to post in the Notebook tab and Newsfeeds Personal @Writing.Com email address with full email service, including 2 folders, 5 MB of space, and 500 messages Handle menus, including the Queue tool Search tool at the top of the left column Left and right column navigation Favorite/Fan items and authors organization, including the Fans tab Receive Gift Points from Writing.Com for each day logged in Ability to receive Gift Points from other members Basic Membership ($29.95 / year) Back to TopThis entry-level membership adds more storage space along with additional tools and features. Includes all the benefits of Free membership, plus: Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 50 items in your portfolio Static item size increased to 100KB Ability to create 10 interactive stories Ability to create folders Additional Notepad page and Edit Point item The Review Tool Ability to leave anonymous reviews and/or ratings Ability to create 2 message forums Access to official Writing.Com contests Additional email disk space to 25 MB and 1,250 messages Access to the chat room Slightly faster instant message time Larger, bolder handle Use of passkey ring Upgraded Membership ($49.95 / year) Back to TopThis well-rounded level adds more storage space and unlocks additional item types such as books, images, groups, and surveys. It is the usual choice for casual members and those just getting started. Includes all the benefits of Basic membership, plus: Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 250 items in your portfolio Static item size increased to 250KB Ability to upload images Ability to add covers to items with advanced options Ability to embed YouTube videos in books Portfolio Blog tab Additional Notepad pages (5) and Edit Point items (10)Content Creation Tools Ability to create unlimited message forums Ability to create up to 10 books (up to 5MB each) Ability to create up to 20 interactive stories Ability to host groups with up to 250 members per group Ability to create survey forms and cNotesStatistics & Feedback Tools Summary statistics for items Feedback and ratings breakdowns Extended statistics Use of the "Authors In Print" promotion system Ability to create unlimited email folders Email disk space increased to 50 MB and 2,500 messages Offsite email access with POP3/IMAP support for your @Writing.Com email account Ability to post in scrolling messages and access the extended IM console Ability to collapse the right navigation column to expand the center workspace Access to the Writing.Com Ideanary and the WritingML to HTML converter Ability to create passkeys for items and post ads in the Writing.Com classifieds Fast instant message time Premium Membership ($139.95 / year) Back to TopFeature-rich level with all the bells and whistles, allowing members to get the most out of Writing.Com. This is the WdC recommended level of paid membership for those looking to get “the most bang for your buck”! Includes all the benefits of Upgraded membership, plus: Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 1,000 items in your portfolio YourUsername.Writing.Com portfolio URL Your personal InkSpot showcase portfolio Static item size increased to 500KB Additional Notepad pages (25) and Edit Point items (50)Content Creation & Publishing Create up to 25 books (up to 10MB each) Create up to 30 interactive stories Ability to add photos to books, forum posts, and notes Upload animated images Upload up to 5 documents Host up to 25 web pages Create up to 10 photo albums (500 photos maximum)Community & Group Tools Host groups with up to 1,000 members per group Create up to 2 Shops Use of the Revision Control System (RCS) for the body of all items Access to submission trackingInterface & Customization Full-time costumicons Ability to create multiple signature blocks Ability to create 25 custom links Access to Quick Links, Quick Favorites, and Quick Functions Use of Full Screen (FS) Edit Use of Port SurfCommunication & Account Features Email disk space increased to 100 MB and 5,000 messages Fastest instant message time Premium Plus Membership ($259.95 / year) Back to Top Premium membership supersized! Portfolio & Writing ToolsIncludes all the benefits of Premium membership, plus: Storage for up to 2,000 items in your portfolio Static item size increased to 750KB Additional Notepad pages (50) and Edit Point items (75)Content Creation & Publishing Create up to 50 books (up to 15MB each) Create up to 40 interactive stories Create up to 50 web pages Upload up to 100 documents Create up to 25 photo albums (1,000 photos maximum) Create up to 25 audio itemsCommunity & Group Tools Host groups with up to 2,500 members per group Create up to 10 ShopsCommunication & Account Features Email disk space increased to 200 MB and 10,000 messagesExtras Ability to create 50 custom links Access to Quick SurfExplore more: |
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