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Writing.Com 101

by The StoryMistress

Rated: E · Book · Other · #101

Explanations and instructions of all things Writing.Com.

Writing.Com is an online community where writers share their work, discover new ideas, and support each other’s creativity. Here you'll find tools, opportunities, and a welcoming community that encourages creativity and growth.

Whether you're looking for a place to store your writing, receive feedback, or simply connect with other writers, you'll find people here who are excited to read what you create.

New here? Try one of these to get started:

• Post your first piece (first drafts are welcome!)
• Read and share your thoughts with other writers. Even a few words help!
• Introduce yourself in the Newsfeed and forums
• Explore contests and prompts

Remember: everyone starts somewhere... your writing is welcome here.

If you’re new to Writing.Com and feeling a bit overwhelmed, don’t worry. Almost every member, new and old, has felt that way at some point. Think of Writing.Com like a big creative city. There are streets and avenues that lead to new and interesting places. Parks and secluded corners tucked away to discover. Neighborhood cafés, lively groups of people, and special interest clubs around every turn. There is so much to explore! You can jump right in and wander, or use this guide to help you find your way.

This is our reference guide to Writing.Com. Enjoy your explorations!1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to Writing.Com!

Get Started With Your Account
Overview of Writing.Com
Guests, Members & Memberships
Creating & Posting on Writing.Com
Item Types & Their Uses
Item & Writing Tools
Gaining Exposure
Using Your Writing.Com Portfolio

Reading
Rating and Reviewing
The Community
Communication
Navigation
Site News & Announcements
Help and Support
Contact Us
Appendix

Welcome to Writing.Com!
Get Started With Your Account

OVERVIEW OF WRITING.COM ^TOP
About Writing.Com
The Uniqueness of Writing.Com
Benefits of Writing.Com
Success Stories From Our Members
For the Authors
For the Readers
For the Educators
For the Parents
Support Writing.Com

GUESTS, MEMBERS & MEMBERSHIPS ^TOP

Compare Free and Paid Membership Benefits

Increase Your Paid Membership Level

When Your Paid Membership Expires

RAOK (Random Acts Of Kindness) Group
New Members: Our Newbies
Authorized Secondary Accounts (ASA)
Premium Plus Members' Handbook

CREATING & POSTING ON WRITING.COM ^TOP

Learn how to upload your work to Writing.Com or create something new. Explore the tools available to enhance your portfolio and participation in the community.

Creating Basics

Creating and Uploading Writing
Using the Editor
Item Types and Their Uses

Writing & Content
Static Item
Book
Campfire Creative
Interactive Story

Community & Interaction
Message Forum
Group
Community Note (cNote)
In & Out
User Poll

Media & Files
Image
Photo Album
Audio
Web Page
Document

Tools & Organization
Folder
Workspace
Survey Form
Shop
Product Review
Activities
Madlib
Crossword Puzzle
Word Search
Create/Edit a Word Search
Quiz
Create/Edit a Quiz

ITEM & WRITING TOOLS ^TOP

The tools provided by Writing.Com are unique and designed to help you customize your items to your liking.

Covers
Full Screen Edit
Item Aliases
Auto-Rewards
Edit Points
Passkeys
Access Restrictions
Revision History
Item Statistics
Submission Tracking System
Notepad
Ideanary
Virtual Dice
Macros

GAINING EXPOSURE FOR YOUR WRITING ^TOP

You posted your writing on Writing.Com. Now what?

Gaining Exposure For Your Items
BidClick System: Sponsored Items, Links & Genres
The Shameless "Plug" Page
Writing Contests @ Writing.Com
Activities @ Writing.Com
The Marketplace
Advertising Published Works

Promoting Your Work
Help Us Help YOU!
Promoting Your Portfolio URL

YOUR WRITING.COM PORTFOLIO ^TOP

The Writing.Com portfolio system is unique and designed to support your creativity. Each member has their own portfolio, filled with tools and space to create, organize, and grow.

Portfolio Basics

Overview of Your Portfolio

Tabs
Portfolio Tab
Reviews Tab
Biography Tab
Notebook Tab
Blog Tab
Community Tab
Fans Tab
Sliders Tab

Tools
Export Your Work From Your Portfolio
Item Edit Logs
Transfer an Item To Another Member
Stats & Info

Settings
Portfolio Highlighting
InkSpot.Com Setup

READING ^TOP

Thousands of original items are available to read on Writing.Com. Learn how to explore them here.

Finding Items To Read
Perusing Authors and Portfolios
Writing.Com Newsletters

RATING AND REVIEWING ^TOP

An integral part of this writing community, rating and reviewing the items you read is very important and it benefits everyone involved!

THE COMMUNITY ^TOP

The community is a central part of Writing.Com, shaped by its people, policies, processes, and online economy.

Identity & Recognition
Portfolio Icons
Costumicons
Community Recognition
Merit Badges and Achievements
AwardIcons
Custom Merit Badges and Awardicons
Account Anniversaries
Referred Member Tracking
Promotion to Preferred Author
Promotion to Moderator
Request a Deceased Member Be Memorialized

Community Activities
Beta: Trinkets
WDC Features for NaNoWriMo Participants

Economy
Gift Points
How to Use Gift Points at Writing.Com
How to Acquire Gift Points
Automatic Gift Points from Writing.Com

Miscellaneous
Wish List
Who's Online

Policies
Content Rating System (CRS)
Writing.Com Copyright Policy
Privacy Policy

COMMUNICATION ^TOP

From sending email to replying to reviews, learn how to use the communication tools available on Writing.Com.

Email
"Inbox" Tab
"Compose Email" Tab
"Addresses" Tab
"Folders" Tab
"Search" Tab
"Options" Tab
Setting Up Offsite Mail Service

Interaction Tools
Newsfeed
Notifications
Instant Message Console
Why We Review

NAVIGATION ^TOP

Learn how to move around Writing.Com and access its main areas.

Navigate Writing.Com
Skins & Themes
My Account
My Favorites and Fans

HELP AND SUPPORT ^TOP

Writing.Com staff regularly monitor the site and work to answer questions as promptly as possible. In addition, many knowledgeable members are happy to help and point you in the right direction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Technical Support Forum
Non-Technical Support Forum
Submit a Complaint

Have a suggestion or need to report a bug? Contact us and we’ll review it.

Bug Reporting
Suggestion Box
Send Your Testimonial!
Contact Writing.Com
Close Your Writing.Com Account

APPENDIX ^TOP

Additional information for our readers.

Contributors and Credits
Entry Aliases for 101
Legacy: Working With WritingML in Code View

SEARCH ^TOP

Looking for help with something? Try searching:

Footnotes
1 A special thanks to JACE , Jeff and The StoryMistress for the extensive help on Writing.Com 101.

Writing.Com 101 (Book)

Writing.Com 101

Explanations and instructions of all things Writing.Com.