mini_nanowrimo is all about a minimum of 100 words per day during November. New members are accepted on October 29 at the latest, and right now it's still the 29th in some parts of the world.
Become a NaNoWriMo rebel, because it's not like you'll lack company.
wrisomifu is a "writing group for underachievers who enjoy the company of same. To join, all you need to do is ( Read more... )

Book #25 of imaginarybeasts (Erase/Rewind) is out. We have ten stories, one poem and two arts. Check them out! The main character in my piece is from the NaNo 2009 story, but younger.
Sign-up for Book #26 is open, theme: Dreams.

I deleted most of my icons, and am currently content with just twelve.

Completely OT: I made a list of Fullmetal Alchemist live-action cast with folks from the Chinese entertainment industry here.

Day 20: What are your favorite character interactions to write?
( Day 20 )

The NaNo 2009 story finally has a tentative title, Outcast. I promised not to use ~*exotic~* words in the title like jade, phoenix, or dragon, though I might use bamboo. When I edit, the story needs to be made more exciting from the start.
(Really, Eve, Bai Shi as the MC? Dong Yao, Wen Shou, or Zhen Huixin would have been spicier writing material) ( Read more... )

More meme answers round-up.

Day 6: Where are you most comfortable writing? At what time of day? Computer or good ol' pen and paper?
( Day 6 )

gen_ficathon, a multifandom genfic exchange.

Last time I did this was in November, so:

THE ANONYMOUS WRITING FEEDBACK MEME

As per threat, a self-made Avatar moodtheme. Spoiler warning for season 3 and the finale, not that I think the flist needs it.

toonowrimo, a community for word wars.

Ganked from lindensphinx: original character questionnaire. I'm doing the main character from the NaNo 2008 novel.

( Do you think all this LJ-hopping will land me in trouble someday? )

inrevelations, an original fic exchange community. Challenges will open every two months, and the first challenge is in January 15.

findyourwords, set your own goal for 2009. Sign-up closes on January 31.

Off-topic: Current moodtheme may be spoilery for The Dark Knight and Batman Begins.

1. Seen via nikwdhmos: The Secrets of Storytelling: Why We Love a Good Yarn.

exposure to stories may hone social skills as the researchers suspect, but perhaps socially inclined individuals simply seek out more narrative fiction.In order to hone their social skills further by watching people, even imaginary ones, interact? This leads me to the question of ( Read more... )

1. Fourth challenge at dormant_muses: write an enjoyable story, original or fanfic, based on an overused plot (list and links are available on the post). As usual, open to non-members.

2. The fanfiction writer meme that's been going around. ( My answers )