barefootrunner

Because their parents were playing with curling tongs. Don't ask silly questions. Why is the earth tilted on its axis?

My tip for today is to take a story that you've written in past tense and convert it to present, or vice-versa. Take a look at the new version. Is ...

What always works for me is to walk through a library or go through a lot of books and look at the names of the little-known authors or editors and ...

In progress! Greetings: The Writer's Corner: The Lounge: Lyrics/scripts: Poetry reviews: New Work:

A new review booth for thorough reviews on absolutely anything. Spelling and grammar check, plot, poeticism, character development, originality of topic—anything about anything included. You are wel

Hi, my name is Esme. I am a distance runner, first and foremost, and I ran away from home, because my mother remarried without telling me, and I hate her ...

Hi jimdandy! Welcome to YWS, the best writing community on the web! Historical fiction? Wow, that's rather rare, and really impressive. I love reading historical fiction—it's fascinating! I have nev

Hey there, Nick! A warm welcome to YWS! This is quite simply the best writing community on the web. You are at the right place! If you need a review ...

Hey, Matthew! Welcome to YWS! Good luck with your publication! That really takes guts and dedication, and it's absolutely awesome! You'll meet all kinds of people here—Storybookers, Bloggers, Debate

Hey there, ancientlife! Though this forum is actually for chat-specific questions, I'll just give you a quick guide to help you around the site. Welcome to YWS! The black bar ...

Hey Clarity! Welcome to YWS! I see you are a vampire fan! You are quick to get moving on those reviews—well done. Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free ...

Welcome to YWS, believeinme03! You find yourself at the best writing site on the web. A good place to find out about the site, is the Information Desk. You can ...

Hello, MorningDew! Welcome to YWS! Just a quick orientation to get you going: The icons on the black bar at the top allow you to access your profile, PMs, notifications, ...

Here is my entry. Yay Olympics! Zambezi Maybe we left too soon— Barotse clansmen told me Kuomboka* is but two days from now. Kuomboka, when hearts beat by the African ...

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