We’ve launched a cool new feature on the forum called groups.

You can find them in the nav bar like so:

Groups are hubs for writers to gather around something they share in common. They include a Facebook-like feed and most of them also include their own forums.

So far there are three types of groups:
1. Word war…[Read more]

OKAY! So, Hope Ann is currently launching Dust to Flame. It’s a…[Read more]

We didn’t do so hot, but I know I needed a break after the intense NaNo effort. We’ll do better next time! We got this!!

And congrats to the awesome…[Read more]

…

…I believe an apology and a free virtual pizza party are in order.

Six months and two weeks ago, as my Story Embers profile so tactfully reminds me, I began this forum thread in an attempt to garner beta readers for my first fantasy story, The Dhilorwis Saga,…[Read more]

I guess I can’t be sure, but I assume Brandon has said goodbye to you? Well, not bye, but that he’s stepped down from guildmastering due to an overwhelming work load.

I wanted to step in on his behalf to let you know about the future of the guilds.

Many other among the guildmasters noticed that the job is mentally taxing and that…[Read more]

Recently, I’ve been juggling a novella challenge and the 100 for 100 challenge. I kind of left the novella challenge by the wayside, but not before writing around 23,000 words for one draft and 4-5 for another in a different pov. I also thought this would be a good chance to try my hand at first person, since my…[Read more]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KxRINR2GZzW-dxt13ZhBRzAR6WiCDCmuM8XBul0XUk/edit?usp=sharing

“Illuminate the…[Read more]

@missfaeriekaiti
@happyholly_c
@corkybookworm
@quinn-ofallon
@kayla-joy
@nuetrobolt
@pookiemonster
@inkling-for-christ
@sir-leeds
@rolena-hatfield
@grace-tolkienista
@graceabounds2129
@wordsmith
@brie-donning
@cassidy
@bill-of-the-hill
@silverdragon
@therealameliahoch
@e_elaine_soup5
@emma-starr

Name:…[Read more]

Prompt war!

Your goal is to write a story where you bring out the beauty of something ordinary in the middle of a very dramatic setting.

Have fun and see if you can beat the mighty Saxon Scribes.…[Read more]

It’s been a while since I posted one of these (or anything, really) but when I saw what Jane from Meraki had cooked up (along with help from Daeus and Faith), I had to make sure to share it. If you’re trying to decide whether you want to pursue traditional or self publishing, it’s your lucky week.

Self Publishing vs Traditional…[Read more]

I almost missed the latest word war, so I thought I would remind everyone to quickly send in their total words! The time’s already up, but Daeus Lamb added something today reminding everyone to send in their…[Read more]

Time for our next weekly guild discussion. This week we’ve got Jane Maree from Meraki with tips to help us prepare for a professional edit. (If you’re not sure if you need a professional edit, check out Josiah’s great article on the topic.)

If you’re pursuing publishing, whether traditional or self published, a pr…[Read more]

Start: This morning

End: Sunday night.

Submit to: *link here now*

Write: An awful lot.

Let’s go,…[Read more]

(oh. me.)

How and What to Read as Writers:

Okay so, we’re all writers, right? We weave words and spin tales and generally have a good go at reality. For most of us though, our love for stories started on the other side of the experience — as readers. Now that we’re writing, it’…[Read more]

Have you ever struggled with trying to find time to write? Yeah, me too. Thankfully, Faith Blum has some pointers to help us get the most out of every second of our day (without killing ourselves doing it).

24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. That’s how much time we have each day. And yet, it seems like we never have enough h…[Read more]

Time for our next discussion in the Writer’s Life series! This week: Being a (good) Beta Reader.

I don’t think I have any new announcements, so lets get right into it!

Beta reading is a great way to make friends, help others, and even polish your skills.

Today, I want to give you some tips so that, when you beta read, the friend…[Read more]

And we don’t forget about people, @therealameliahoch. We just forget about paperwork. 😉

Glad to see you both here!

@brandon-miller Thank you for that insightful beta reader post! I was lucky enough to find a good handful of beta readers who have done a wonderful job helping me polish up and further develop my novel! I still find myself drafting my work over and over again and I feel kind of…[Read more]

@brandon-miller  I’ve never thought about having beta readers before.(mainly because I’m not really at that point yet.) I have posted a (super) short story or Flickr and asked for critique, but they mostly gave polite assurance that it was “good”.¯_(ツ)_/¯

Also, I can’t imagi…[Read more]

I apologize.

BUT, I also have good news, the Guildmasters have been working together and have decided to share…[Read more]

*sigh* Whew, that took awhile! Basically, I copied and pasted everything from my Word doc to Google doc, and it took FOREVER to get everything reformatted. But it’s done now.

Here are the first eight chapters!! I’ll keep posting chapters as I write them on…[Read more]

@r-m-archer I know exactly which scene you’re talking about 😛 it kinda ruined the book for me, tbh. Also, LUNAR CHRONICLES!!

@myclipboardismyviolin As for my own recommendations, I would highly recommend Karen…[Read more]

I’m sorry to hear about the illnesses and do hope that your depression fades as you continue in your walk with the Lord. You may be interested to know that my mother has actually made afghans – in fact that’s her knitting thing…[Read more]

Aw, thank you! All glory definitely goes to God! Yeah, acrylics are my favorite to paint with, but I enjoy drawing more than painting. What kind of 3D…[Read more]

That sounds like a cool story! I have a story like that too, where I based it off of a dream I had, but I haven’t worked on it in a while. Are you outlining your story before you write it, or do you do better just jumping right in?

I’m currently only…[Read more]

That’s cool that you enjoy doing make-up. I’ve always thought that it would be neat to be a make-up artist for a movie or something, although I never wear make-up myself. 🙂

That’s great that you have a writing project that you’re excited about! 😀 What is it about?…[Read more]

Alright, I added you. 🙂

Yes, lol! 🙂

Really? That is interesting…I can see that happening.

Awesome! I will add you to the chat, as well. And let you know when the chapters are finished…

Aww, you are so thoughtful! Like I said, I am not good at summaries like that. 🙂

Hmm, I guess I have not thought of that happening. In the case of this WIP (work-in-progress), the plot is so crazy and unusual, I don’t think that would be an issue. Are you?

Would you like me to add you to my Google chat for my beta readers? I…[Read more]

Oh, that is SO awesome! What better companion? I can so relate to that.

This is a short summary of sorts that I wrote recently on my current WIP that I have several chapters finished with…just realize, please, that I am terrible at writing summaries! Grr…

Jordan is living the dream as a NY lawyer when he witnesses the…[Read more]

As for writing, I usually stick to fantasy and contemporary, and then poetry.

If you had to pick a favorite book (or two or three haha) what would they be?

Hello, Amelia, and welcome to Story Embers!

I can identify with the many health issues…our family lived in a black-moldy house for 9 months, and have dealt with a lot of severe issues since then, for the last 9 years. It is rough, but it also shows the power of God! I am grateful for the many things I have learned because of…[Read more]

I myself have ASD as well as pagophagia. So maybe we can find at least a little common ground. Depends on your perspective.

Do you know your MBTI type?

Hey there! I’m Bama Rose. I don’t crotchet much, but I knew how at one point. 🙂

You have a parrot?! So cool!

Are you planning to join a guild sometime?

And I must say Ginger Rodgers is an adorable name for a cat. 😀 😀 😀