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News and Alerts from the Staff

The hows and whys about writing.

There's more than one way to tell a tale. What's yours?

World-building. Everything from religions to culture, to weather.

Traits, attitudes, abilities. Even stock characters. Find it all here.

Tell us about what you are writing!

I bet it doesn't even rhyme!

We love reading this stuff!

Let's see some of that novel you're working on.

Fifthwind Writers' Workshop contests
Sub Forums: The Great Openings Contest, To be Announced

Challenge a buddy or take the gloves off forum-wide
Sub Forums: Duel Pieces

Write a 100,000 word novel in 5 months (or less)
Sub Forums: Novels in-progress

Tips, advice and discussions on the editing process

Get specific advice or help. Can't seem to get a scene "just right"? Post it with what your concerns are and maybe we can help.

Talk about your favorite book covers, movie posters,... whatever

Show off all that talent you've got!

Oh, how we love maps!

Are there actually any good TV shows anymore?

What are your favorite movies?

Discuss your favorite Books and Authors

Topics about games

Sub Forums: Background and OOC

Sub Forums: Background and OOC

Sub Forums: Background and OOC

Have fun...

In honor of great taverns everywhere, pull up a chair for a variety of casual role-plays. All starting in taverns.

Poll anything and everything. Plus the daily FW Poll

Bring your best jokes. (if a little dirty, give a warning in the title)

A place to call your own. Just start a room with your name and post anything you want. It's your space

Rant, Vent, Talk trash. Even hurl 4-letter words. But outside the Dungeon, you'd better be on your best behavior! Oh, and a zombie lives down here.

Stuff about self-publishing

stuff about traditional publishing

Promoting your work? What works and what doesn't?

Feel free to link to your book, webpage, blog, business ect