theNextBigWriter
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Site News, Announcements, and UpdatesCheck here for news of changes, enhancements, and other important information about the site. |
288 | 5288 | 04-25-2013 08:10:51 by Mariana Reuter |
Introduce YourselfNew to the site? Here's a chance to say hello to everyone. Don't be shy, we're a welcoming group. |
1081 | 12395 | 05-16-2013 05:58:47 by wisealma |
Your Writing
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The Strongest Start Novel CompetitionLearn more about the Strongest Start Novel Competition 2009. Exchange ideas with other writers on crafting the most compelling three opening chapters. |
77 | 806 | Today 08:24:14 by wisealma |
Book MarketingThe place for writers to discuss the best ways to market and promote their books. |
178 | 1856 | Yesterday 13:02:45 by symbolicangel |
TheNextBigWriter's Brown Bag LunchThe place to ask published writers, agents, publishers, publicists, lawyers, and more your questions about the business and art of writing. |
18 | 263 | 05-05-2013 07:59:33 by t.m.hobbs |
Recommended WorkUse this space to recommend the writing of others. |
911 | 5954 | 05-03-2013 22:40:35 by Memphis Trace |
Writing Contests, Challenges, Prompts, and GamesNeed some inspiration to get started? We'll post prompts and challenges on a regular basis to help keep you writing. |
343 | 11075 | Yesterday 20:49:09 by brian lewis |
Beta ReadersThe place to find readers willing to take a peek at your manuscript. |
41 | 342 | 03-29-2013 13:59:39 by insanity |
Writing Tips and AdviceAsk the community for help with something you are writing. |
681 | 7515 | Today 08:30:48 by Judy Goodwin |
Novel WritingA discussion on all things related to novel writing. Ask questions, share your tips and tricks, and discuss what process has worked for you. This forum supports a series of articles published by TheNextBigWriter on the novel writing process. |
283 | 3932 | Yesterday 10:02:21 by bimmy |
Ask the ExpertNeed the help of an expert for something you are writing? Ask the question and see if anyone on the site with that expertise can answer it. |
539 | 5737 | 04-25-2013 05:07:05 by vern |
Reviewing TipsAsk questions and offer advice on the best way to provide feedback. |
168 | 3003 | 12-07-2012 10:19:51 by Janet Taylor-Perry |
Getting PublishedA discussion on how to get published, where to get published, and anything else related to getting paid for your work. |
266 | 1770 | 03-27-2013 15:37:43 by brosna11 |
Self PublishingThe place to discuss self publishing. |
66 | 457 | 05-14-2013 17:13:29 by jerrid edgington |
Useful links and articlesSubmit and discuss useful writing links and articles. |
68 | 349 | 01-29-2013 19:02:26 by brosna11 |
Success StoriesLet us know about your writing successes - writing awards, publishing contracts, bestseller lists. We're especially interested in hearing about stories that have been posted and reviewed on theNextBigWriter. |
374 | 4615 | 04-28-2013 15:39:37 by deb |
The Strongest Start Novel Competition - 2008Post your questions about the Strongest Start Novel Competition 2008 as well as exchange ideas with other writers on crafting the most compelling opening chapters. |
9 | 110 | 05-09-2011 10:32:57 by william short |
Writing Groups
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NaNoWriMoThe place to discuss your NaNoWriMo project with other members. |
68 | 1026 | 12-03-2012 11:00:40 by tina_dc_hayes |
Memoir/Creative Nonfic GroupA group dedicated to memoir and creative non fiction. |
49 | 594 | 09-07-2012 16:52:15 by vern |
All About RomanceA forum for writers of romantic suspense and general romance. |
69 | 1621 | 03-09-2013 06:32:51 by denisef |
Fantasy, Paranormal, and Horror Writer's CircleA forum where writers of these and related genres can conjure ideas, develop "craft," and slash word counts. |
306 | 14034 | 05-12-2013 20:38:42 by Janet Taylor-Perry |
The Young Adult and "Crossover" Genre Writing Exchange.A forum dedicated to those writing in the ever-changing YA and emerging "Crossover" genres. These genres are as surprising and dynamic as the audience they seek to entertain.(Moderated by D.L. Rankin, penang) |
81 | 1551 | 05-13-2013 05:21:01 by penang |
PoetryA group that meets to discuss and review poetry.(Moderated by jpb2ndchance) |
153 | 2378 | Yesterday 10:03:14 by Dan Philips |
Short StoriesDiscuss the writing and reading short stories. |
34 | 570 | 05-07-2013 20:56:01 by C Lee Brown |
Urban/Dark Fantasy(Moderated by maryapryl) |
8 | 54 | 04-24-2012 18:12:31 by Cate Carpenter |
Battered Writer's Syndrome ShelterSupportive and validating comments only. No flaming. No naming. Counseling and mutual support for wounded egos, painful reviews, writers block, insensitive spouses, etc... |
144 | 2503 | Today 13:52:25 by GPyrenees |
Society of Non Serious AuthorsA group for humor writers.(Moderated by HavePenWillScribble) |
42 | 573 | 06-26-2012 07:45:50 by Dan Philips |
Sci-fi and other Speculative FictionFocusing on all the subgenres of science fiction: hard, soft/sociological, apocalyptic/holocaust/post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk, steampunk, slipstream, space opera, military, fantasci, alternate worlds, time travel, near-future, and humorous.(Moderated by Kydd Dustyn) |
72 | 394 | 05-08-2013 13:19:21 by Erndog |
The CloudA forum to discuss The Cloud Contest and Novel Project.(Moderated by Odin Roark) |
10 | 84 | 06-16-2011 10:59:41 by Kydd Dustyn |
General
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Nonsense CafeA place to unwind and talk about anything sensical or not. Keep it civil or the cafe will be shut down. |
372 | 18151 | Yesterday 11:29:58 by A.T.Schlesinger |
Writing tools and servicesThe place for members to post information about interesting writing tools and services. Please note: Advertising spam will be deleted. |
50 | 163 | 05-14-2013 02:39:03 by d a reynolds |
Books and ReadingLooking for a good book? Maybe you're reading one and want to recommend it. |
169 | 1280 | 05-10-2013 08:45:53 by dome builder |
