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Open Since: 07/09/2009 Member Portfolios: 38 / Posted Work: 268 / MiniRPGs Underway: 2 Ongoing Challenges: 13 / Ongoing Round Robins: 2 Updates I've changed the Welcome block to make it less image-heavy; I hope that helps any of you with slower internet connections! Also, please note that we've added some signature limitations to the rules. User shops are open now, though I'm still working through banking kinks. I think I'll end up clearing old muse points and starting everyone on a semi-blank slate. 10/23/09 We have a new affiliate! Brigit's Flame is a livejournal community that has gotten huge. It is a great network of writers and features weekly prompts as well as lots of contests. Pop over and take a look! 10/16/09	October of the Months Member: Amy Author: Ugly Casanova Story: Spirit in my Head by Elf Poem: Butterfly by Kat Newcomer: Damien Scrap: Jet Arkhus by Halogencat View Thread Events Character Battles! NaNoWriMo Preparations New! Member Shops And don't forget that there are always challenges ongoing: short, distance, and development. Our featured challenges are Shattered Dreams, a short challenge submitted by Mavz, and Everybody Make A Scream, a Halloween-themed development challenge.

Stories latest news: November Writing Chats
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0	Basics All you need to know before you join Stories is located within this forum. Some of the reading is required and some is suggested, so be sure you look through it. Rules Shoutbox Rating System Rankings Newbie Guide FAQs	7	1	Sep 26 2009, 05:50 PM In: Newbie Guide By: kherezae
0	Applications New members do need to apply for Stories, but it's a simple application, mostly just to get a feel for your writing style before we set you loose in the forums. Writers of all levels are welcome as long as they're serious about improving and helping others to improve. Accepted	56	76	Nov 6 2009, 01:25 PM In: Beatrice's Application By: kherezae
0	Announcements The staff will keep you up to date on what's going on around Stories. Just check this forum periodically for news. Within the subforum you'll find contact info for the staff, and you may also post suggestions etc. there. Archive Of the Month Promotions	29	161	Nov 6 2009, 01:28 PM In: November Writing Chats By: kherezae
0	Staff Contact If you want to talk to the staff, you can either PM them, use the contact information they provide within this forum, or post in this forum. If you aren't picky about who hears your request, best to post in here. We welcome suggestions and whatever else you throw our way. Resolved	12	69	Oct 25 2009, 10:22 PM In: Muse Point Bank By: kherezae

	Forum	Topics	Replies	Last Post Info
0	Welcome New members: feel free to post an introductory thread here so that the other members can welcome you!	35	282	Nov 9 2009, 05:35 AM In: Hello, everybody By: Amy
0	Portfolios Keep a record of your collected works within this forum. Browse others' work and offer your praise or input. This is the place to comment on others' work; no comments should be made in the library. Check the Guidelines. Beginning Intermediate Experienced Superior	42	320	Nov 16 2009, 11:03 PM In: And the music's not imm... By: Jaylin
0	Shops If you'd like to provide 'paid' services for other members (such as making graphics, drawing characters, or even writing something they're craving to read), feel free to open a shop thread here! You can work for Muse Points or use a barter system, but read the rules before opening your shop doors.	2	1	Oct 24 2009, 08:08 PM In: follow the sun , By: ink stains.
0	Writing Discussion For topics concerning general writing thoughts--complain about writer's block, ask other members' preferred writing methods, and the like. This is for idle discussion; legitimate advice, guides, and the like belong in the Writing Resources forum. Progress Reports	18	122	Oct 29 2009, 11:26 AM In: need help! By: CrazyGirlyCaptain
0	Reading Group If you want to share the experience of reading a book with other members, this is the place to do it. You may choose actual books--or, for ease, free eBooks or even member portfolios which have been neglected. Guidelines. Books and Authors	10	101	Nov 19 2009, 02:57 PM In: What Are You Reading Right ... By: Kat
0	General Chat Get to know your fellow members outside their writing lives. Discuss movies and music, play forum games, rant and rave, or whatever you like. Taking Leave Forum Games Graphics Visual Art	57	644	Nov 17 2009, 07:52 AM In: I am still here... By: Quinnykins

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0	Short Challenges Here you'll find various writing challenges. There are official Stories challenges on a schedule, as well as a place for members to post their own challenges and a hall of fame for challenge winners. Guidelines & Submissions. Voting Hall of Fame Archive	31	56	Nov 3 2009, 04:52 AM In: The Drabble Thread By: ELECTROdisco
0	Development Challenges These challenges are designed to help you experiment with developing characters, plots, and worlds. Be sure to read the guidelines before entering! Guidelines & Submissions. Voting Hall of Fame Archive	6	13	Oct 21 2009, 05:30 PM In: Guidelines & Submissions By: ugly casanova
0	Distance Challenges These are challenges in the same genre as NaNoWriMo--they are meant to help you go the distance, write regularly, finish that story and have a community of other writers doing the same thing to commiserate with. Guidelines & Submissions. Hall of Fame NaNoWriMo	15	104	Nov 19 2009, 12:03 PM In: I'm not sure what to do! By: kherezae
0	Prompts This forum is a place for members to post little snippets of inspiration for other members to use--from one-word and phrase prompts to characters and plots up for adoption. Character Setting Plot Name	6	9	Oct 7 2009, 06:18 AM In: Lyric Prompts By: Kat
0	Member Battles Challenge each other to a one-on-one (or more!) writing match! Pick a prompt, challenge, or some other starter to share. Then each member of the battle should write a piece for the challenge. Members may post polls in the appropriate subforum so that others can vote on whose battle piece turned out the best. Be sure to read the guidelines! Voting Completed Battles	6	34	Oct 24 2009, 06:12 AM In: Character Battles: Round One By: Kat

	Forum	Topics	Replies	Last Post Info
0	Writing Resources Writing guides, tips, and links to outside writing websites. This is a place for different forms of advice on improving your craft. Fanfiction, original work--advice on any form of writing it welcome. Submission Guidelines. Writing Guides Exercises and Templates	14	106	Nov 12 2009, 10:59 AM In: Stupid Garbage By: ugly casanova
0	Development The process of putting together a story is a long one. This is a place for all the details that it takes to get to the point of actually beginning to write--a place for character design, setting design, and more. The subforums within are protected from guests and validating members. Character Worldbuilding Plot Mixture	1	1	Jul 16 2009, 01:32 PM In: A Question About Plagiarizi... By: kherezae
0	Story Critique If you want an in-depth critique of your story, post in this forum using the form provided under guidelines. Anyone may critique the stories within--please do!--but only a staff member or the original poster may decide when the critique is complete and close it out. Guidelines! Completed Critiques General Feedback Join the Staff	11	20	Sep 21 2009, 07:15 PM In: Feedback: Whispering Ash By: Damien
0	Writing Partners If you're looking to form an individual relationship with another writer--be it beta reading, mentoring, or just helping to encourage one another--this forum is the place to be. Guidelines--read them or you'll be lost!	8	13	Aug 20 2009, 01:32 PM In: [support] Ugly Casanova By: ugly casanova
0	Live Writing This forum contains info and the redirect for our live writing chat--a place designed for engaging in real time writing challenges, competitions, workshops, and discussion. General chat goes in the main site shoutbox, not here! Read the guidelines first.	3	18	Oct 2 2009, 07:15 PM In: Time Considerations By: Kye!

	Forum	Topics	Replies	Last Post Info
0	Scraps This is a place to showcase your characters, plot seedlings, and worlds--things that aren't a complete story, but which you are proud of. Be sure to read the guidelines! Characters Worlds Plots	1	0	Jul 17 2009, 07:06 PM In: Guidelines By: kherezae
0	Speculative Post stories (regardless of length) set in an invented world in this forum. Be sure to read the regulations for posting first. Stories are posted in the subforums within, which are only visible to members. Read the Guidelines first! Science Fiction Traditional Fantasy Urban Fantasy Gothic/Horror Other	1	0	Jul 4 2009, 06:55 PM In: Guidelines By: kherezae
0	Realistic Stories set in the real world (past or present) belong in this forum. Be sure to read the regulations for posting first. Stories are posted in the subforums within, which are only visible to members. Read the Guidelines first! Young Adult Modern Historic	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
0	Poetry All forms of poetry belong in this forum. Read the guidelines before posting. Stories are posted in the subforums within, which are only visible to members. Read the Guidelines first! Freeverse Rhymed Lyrics	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
0	Fanfiction Stories set in someone else's world belong in this forum. Be sure to read the regulations for posting first. Stories are posted in the subforums within, which are only visible to members. Read the Guidelines first! Harry Potter Twilight Books Movies TV Video Games	0	0	-- In: ---- By:

	Forum	Topics	Replies	Last Post Info
0	Out of Character Everything out of character can be found here--roleplay search, plot discussion, applying for your own miniRPG, and more. Roleplay Search Development Apply for Forum	4	38	Sep 7 2009, 03:21 PM In: Hai, I'm Mavz! And I ne... By: Mavz
0	Round Robins This is a place for members to write stories together. It isn't a roleplay; everyone has full control of all characters on their turn. Be sure to read the guidelines before joining in! Guidelines & Submissions	3	3	Aug 25 2009, 05:31 AM In: The Lady in Waiting By: Kat
0	General Roleplaying Intros, plots, anything roleplaying-related that you feel like showcasing belongs here. You may actually roleplay here if you wish. Read guidelines before posting. Roleplays are posted in the subforums within, which are members-only. Guidelines. Speculative Realistic Harry Potter Twilight Other Fandom	1	0	Jul 4 2009, 06:55 PM In: Guidelines By: kherezae
0	As Stars Align This is a mini-RPG based around the concept of the Zodiac made real. The sign a person is born under determines his magic, his place in society, and even--to some extent--his personality. The plot centers around a religion in which Zodiac Avatars have been chosen falsely for years by the priesthood. The new batch of Avatars, however, are the real deal, and things are about to change. Information Character Claims Discuss Subplots	16	68	Sep 15 2009, 10:12 PM In: First Meeting By: kherezae
0	Soul Mates This is a high fantasy miniRPG. Magic here comes in pairs: there is a Source and a Channeler, and only by working together can they work magic. The king wasted tremendous resources finding the true Sources for himself and his innermost council because he believed they would be necessary to fight a coming threat, but his people are beginning to view him as a tyrant because of it. Information Character Claims Discuss Subplots	8	28	Nov 1 2009, 01:52 PM In: Friday's Claims By: friday afternoon

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0	Affiliation We can always use other sites to affiliate with. We especially welcome sites with some sort of writing focus--including RPGs. Post here if you're interested.	5	8	Oct 18 2009, 11:11 PM In: Guidelines By: kherezae
0	Advertisements Guest friendly. FYI: This is a [center][/center] forum type. AD RULES: Post directly in the appropriate subforum; there must be a place on your site where we can advertise in return. Speculative RPGs Realistic RPGs Fandom RPGs Other RPGs Non-RPGs	68	0	Nov 15 2009, 06:50 PM In: The Dead Don't Dance By: charlamaine brandt

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