Writing.com
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Writing.com is a vibrant online community that serves as a haven for writers of all levels and interests. As a member of this platform, you are welcomed into a world where creativity knows no bounds and support is abundant. The site offers a plethora of tools and opportunities to hone your craft, from sharing your work to receiving constructive feedback. While it may seem a bit overwhelming for newcomers, the wealth of features and resources available make the learning curve worth it. Customer service is top-notch, and the community spirit is truly heartwarming. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, Writing.com provides a nurturing environment where your writing journey can flourish. Join us and embark on a writing adventure like no other!

Writing.com, where do I begin?

I joined the site in April 2012 after reigniting my passion for writing after a 12-year absence. I was so scared to post my writing to an audience outside of my family. After procrastinating for a week I finally took that huge step and posted a poem for the world to read.

I can honestly say this was the best move in my life. Within an hour I received a review of my work, It was not only positive but helpful. My reviewer showed me the strengths and weaknesses of my piece and helped me to not only improve my work but to help me learn why things worked and some did not. Since then I've been hooked.

I've written for and won contests, met like-minded writers, and have even been published in WDC's very own hard-copy anthology. I have improved so much as a writer it's phenomenal, I've even had the courage to self-publish my own short story via Smashwords and Amazon.

WDC's strength is its community, it is so friendly and supportive words cannot express my feelings towards it. For me it was life changing. After a few months at the site, I joined a group called Brainstormers, a specific group set up for members suffering from mental disorders. I have suffered from depression all my life and I found a great home amongst some wonderfully understanding people. During a conversation, it was suggested that I suffered from Bi-Polar Disorder rather than from depression. After talking to my psychologist, he agreed and after lots of trial and error, I am now on the correct medication for my condition. It truly has changed my life. Not bad for a writing site huh?

This is the true colours of the community shining through. It expands beyond writing, the people here really do care! I have friends from across the globe, they help me improve as a writer, inspire me with their writing and they are there for me when I need them as I am for them. I have never felt less than an equal amongst the black, yellow, blue, purple and red cases within the site.

I could go on for another fifty paragraphs about the positives but instead I ask you to come and join us. My name on WDC is nangwaya and I'd love to meet you.

I've been a member of WDC for 8 years. I love the place. It is my virtual home, and over the years, I have bonded with so many wonderful writers, whom I consider friends. The site is what you choose to make of it. Any members who have been on WDC for years, think of our community as one big family. Sure we have our disagreements, but in the end, we are there for one another when needed. Others are not interested in the writing, or avid readers' aspect, but most likely are there to play interactives, and complain when their free membership comes with advertising. Guess what? Nothing is "free." If you don't want ads, buy an appropriate membership for your needs. WDC is a family business, nevertheless, it IS a business. Businesses have expenses -- every business! The Story Master and Story Mistress put a lot of work into making the site very functional, and fun. Oh, and as for contests and judging? I've been on both sides of it and have won some, and lost some, I've also judged many. I do my very best to be fair, and anyone who knows me there, knows that. I have way too many friends on the site to be able to choose one over the other, to be "the winner" and I care too much for my reputation as a judge, to do that, anyway. I've awarded Newbies or Black Cases over Preferreds and or Mods, if their entries were better. Yes, I'm one of those Moderators that some reviewers, here, are trying to bash. I am a Mod because I work hard--but it's not really work, because I love what I do on WDC and the people I do it for, and I get back from it much more than I've ever put into it, thus I am an enthusiastic volunteer. Which reminds, me. I want to get back there, and be with a community I really love, instead of trying to defend it from a few sour opinions, placed here. If you really know WDC, you have taken the time to become a part of the community, and know that there are answers for any problems or complaints you may have. There is a fine support system in place, both technical and non-technical. So, if you really want to know what WDC is all about... join, give it a try, and stay for a while. Chances are you'll be bumping into me there, because I love Newbies!:-D

When I first began writing, I admit to some anxiety about posting my work anywhere. I wanted some feedback, but didn't know where to go. I found Writing.com on the web, read their Get Started page, and began to explore. Basic Membership is Free, so I could look around without cost, and see what other writers were up to. I found a group of fellow Fantasy/Romance writers, and asked to join their section of the site. They welcomed me with much enthusiasm and provided me with a Writing Mentor until I felt more comfortable navigating my way around. To this day, I'm still friends with my Mentor, and am thankful for her friendship and patience. I learned many new things in the writing group over time. One member mentioned the overall change in my skill level surprised her, like night and day. I'm grateful to say I've been able to give back to other new writers by teaching them the writing and reviewing techniques I've learned as well.

That was twelve years ago, and I still consider Writing.com my Go-To place for all things writing-related. The Community consists of people with varied skill-sets, from beginner to published Authors. There are helpful articles in the Writing 101 section, interactive stories and reviewing clubs, Angels for encouraging people, and an email and greeting card system. There are so many good things about this site. If a person seeks out the different Help articles, Review sub-communities, and Interactive Stories, there are boundless ways to gain information and improve the quality of what they choose to write about. They can make a few friends along the journey as well. Im happy to say I did.

With the help of the Writing.com Community, Ive had one published short story, and am inspired to finish several other projects Im working on. Ive had some ups and downs with my work, as any writer can tell you, but Ive also had the support of a community of like-minded people who encourage me to keep going. Their motto is Keep On Writing, and Im forever grateful.

If youre looking for a good writing site to get some encouraging feedback on your work, I recommend Writing.com. Ive never felt this comfortable and inspired at any other writing site on the web. Theres something here for everyone.

I have been a member of writing.com for 8 years. I can't compare WDC to other writing sites because once I found WDC I didn't feel the need to go anywhere else. The site does sell T-shirts {I own two} as well as other branded items, but I have never felt pressured to buy anything, and I have never seen a promotion or ad for any of the things they sell. Buying something in their shop is a way to help support the site, nothing more.
I have made many friends on the site and the help I've received from other writers over the years has been invaluable to my growth as a writer. I came to WDC with very little writing knowledge, and now I've had 9 short stories published in magazines and anthologies.
Reviews are important to writers, and yes, some reviews are not helpful, but most of the reviews I've received have been quality critiques that have helped me to improve my writing.
The site is easy to navigate, and I have yet to meet anyone there who would not help in any way they could. If you have a question about writing, whether the question is about copyright laws, the technical aspects of writing, or just looking for ideas, you'll be able to get accurate answers to your questions. The members are come from all other the world and they have at least one thing in common, a love of writing.
Contests: Anyone can create a contest on the site, and while you do have to be a paid member to enter the monthly site-sponsored contests, the cost for a basic membership is only $19.95 a YEAR. There are groups on the site that help pay for memberships for those members who can't afford to pay themselves.
The site's currency, gift points, can only be used on the site, but if a member is active and enters contests he/she can earn enough points to pay for their yearly membership as well as the site's branded items.
Some sitejabber reviews have mentioned that they don't receive many reviews; you can't expect to join the site, post a few stories or poems in your portfolio and then sit back and wait for the reviews to roll in. By being active on the site, you are in effect promoting your own work,. The activities are almost endless; contests, groups for nearly every interest, forums, classes, are all ways to be active and have fun while learning. Besides, if you don't give reviews to other writers why complain that you're not receiving reviews?
Writing dot com has become my writing home away from home.

I have been a member of this site for a long time. I started with a free account and posted work that I had written. I received good and bad reviews for the work. I received an in-depth, almost line by line review of one of my short stories. This review was incredible in its helpfulness.

Like anything you do, you get out of it what you put into it. If you don't give reviews you are not likely to get many reviews. Posting your work, giving reviews, entering contests let the other members know that you are there. I take spells of my activity on the site, sometimes really busy with it and other times not so much.

I was given a yellow case I believe last year. Preferred writer - I did not do anything special to get it, like I said sometimes I'm active and sometimes I'm not. I have a varied portfolio and some writers like it and some don't. You can't please everyone and I'm not trying to.

The site itself has a lot going on - some things I'm interested in and some not - I've joined several groups and enjoyed them, some I stayed with and some I resigned from. I have always found the owners and staff very helpful and knowledgeable. When I've needed help it has been given. I like being able to just roam around and read, review when I want to, and just spend time learning a little more about writing.

I have received some unflattering reviews, though not many, those I read and respond with a 'thank you for your time.' Most of the reviews have been very helpful - when reading reviews you simply have to remember that these are other humans and their opinions of your writing - take what you can use from it - and remember in the end it is your story or writing - change it or leave it the same. I really appreciate reviews with point of view corrections, grammar, and punctuation; these I have trouble with and appreciate the help.

If you want to improve your writing this site will help you do that, there are many on here who are very good and honest with their reviews - be sure you want honesty before you post. The newsletters are helpful and I enjoy reading them - Jeff has written several very helpful newsletters - I must admit to not reading them all.

I have read some of the different reviews about this site, and like I said - you get out of it what you have put into it. I have entered contests and not won but still enter when I want to. This site has a lot to offer, it's up to you to use it.

Thanks LW

I gotta say, Writing.com is a pretty sweet site for anyone who loves to write. I mean, it's not perfect, but what is, right? I'd give it a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.

One of the things I really love about this site is how it lets you really work on your craft. There are tons of users from all over the world, so you get a lot of diversity in feedback. And the site creators, staff, and moderators are super involved, which is awesome.

If you're serious about writing and want to get honest feedback, this is a great place to start. Some reviewers are better than others, but that's just how it goes. And if you don't want to put in the effort to participate in a review group, you can actually pay for higher quality reviews. But honestly, you get what you pay for, so it's worth putting in the effort.

One thing to note is that you don't actually have to pay for anything. I've been on the site for over a year and have had a "Paid Membership" for 9 months, but I've never paid a dime. You "pay" for things with "Gift Points" that you can earn by reviewing, winning contests, and being active on the site. You don't have to be an amazing writer, but you do have to put in some effort to earn advanced site features.

Another cool thing about the site is the "Portfolio Colors" feature. You can't buy a color change, you have to earn it. Black is for authors, yellow is for preferred authors, blue is for moderators, and purple is for senior moderators. Red is reserved for creators and staff.

There's a lot of text on the main page, but as a beginner, I'd suggest focusing on the left-hand panel and the rest will make sense. It's not that complicated, but I can see how it might be overwhelming for some people.

The creators are always making small updates and looking for ways to improve the site, even after 13 years. That's pretty impressive, if you ask me. I give them 8 out of 10 stars for their dedication to quality improvement. I withheld 2 stars because it can take a while between major updates and there aren't a ton of graphics, but it's a small writing site run by a few staff and a bunch of volunteers, so that's to be expected.

I've been a member of Writing.Com for four years now, and I have to say, it's been a great experience. As someone who isn't a native English speaker, I was a bit hesitant to join an online writing community, but I'm glad I did. The site has been incredibly helpful in improving my writing skills and connecting with other writers from around the world.

When I first signed up, I was just a newbie with a few writing ideas scribbled down in Word. But over the years, I've learned so much about creative writing and have seen a lot of progress in my work. Writing.Com has all the tools you need to improve your writing, from writing prompts and contests to forums and groups where you can get feedback on your work.

One thing I really appreciate about Writing.Com is that it's a drama-free community. You don't have to worry about trolls or negative comments. Instead, you can focus on improving your writing and connecting with other writers who share your passion.

Of course, Writing.Com is what you make of it. If you're serious about becoming a published author, you can't just sit back and wait for someone to discover your work. You have to put in the effort to promote yourself and your writing. But with Writing.Com, you have all the tools you need to do just that.

Whether you're a total newbie or an experienced writer, Writing.Com can be a great resource. You can display and promote your work, learn new things, get honest feedback, make friends, and be part of a supportive community. And who knows, with enough dedication and hard work, you might just achieve your writing dreams.

I've been a member of Writing.com since 2013 and I must say, it's been a great experience so far. I was initially hesitant to post my writing online due to some bad experiences with other writing sites. But with Writing.com, I feel like my work is safe and secure.

One of the features that I appreciate the most is the age restrictions. Writing is rated from E for everyone to XGC for extremely graphic content. This ensures that both the reader and the writer are protected. As a reader, I can choose not to read certain writings if I find them offensive. And as a writer, I don't have to worry about minors or individuals who are easily offended reading my work.

The membership fees are affordable, even for the paid membership. But even with the free membership, you get more than what most secure writing sites offer. Of course, if you're a serious writer, you'll want to upgrade to the higher levels of membership. The highest level even includes your own domain name.

When you join Writing.com, you become part of a community of writers. The more active you are with reviewing and writing, the more attention your work will receive. It's a give and take relationship. If you're not active, chances are your work won't get much attention.

Of course, not all reviews are helpful. With thousands of members, you can expect a variety of individuals with different opinions. But for the most part, the reviews I receive are honest and helpful. Since I joined the site, I've learned a lot from fellow writers. And as a result, my writing has greatly evolved.

The site owner is highly active and constantly updates the site. He also tries to answer all emails from members, which is more than what you can expect from other site owners. He's designed the site in such a way that it encourages community involvement. He even rewards reviewers for each review and offers cash awards for those who write extensive reviews.

Overall, Writing.com is the best writing site online, in my opinion. I can't imagine not being part of this writing community.

This site is the bomb dot com for writers who want to share their work and get feedback. If you're active in the community, you'll get tons of reviews and have a blast.

But Writing.com (WdC) is more than just a place to upload and review writing. There are oodles of official (run by staff) and unofficial (run by members) contests. I've run a bunch of contests in my five years on the site and have entered a fair few, too.

The best part of the site is the community. Through the newsfeed, IM, email, and forums, I've met some amazing people over the years. Of course, there are some members who aren't very helpful and some who are just plain mean. But the site has easy-to-use member blocking tools, so you can keep enjoying the site without being bothered by them. I've only had to use this feature once or twice.

With an upgraded membership, you can create your own groups (you can join groups with a free membership). Groups are a great way to connect with other writers who share your interests. I run one of the bigger fantasy/sci-fi groups on the site and have a blast creating contests and activities.

It's my activity on the site that led to me becoming a Preferred Author (or Yellow Case). I didn't spend a ton of money on the site, either. In fact, I've mostly had an upgraded membership that I've earned through gift points (the site's virtual currency) by being active in the community. And a couple of times, members have outright purchased my membership for me. I've also purchased their merchandise as contest prizes using only Gift Points. If they only gave preferred author status to those who spend a lot of real money, I wouldn't have gotten it!

Some folks have said that colored cases win more official contests and that those who are "just" registered authors never win. That's hogwash. The last official contest was won by a registered author, as was the last review contest. In fact, the official August contest had only registered authors place in first, second, and third.

The reason it can seem like more preferred authors and moderators win things is that they're generally more active (that's why they get the colored case) and enter more contests.

The people who run the site are amazing. There's a forum just for member suggestions, and they're quick to respond when I've asked for help.

Ultimately, if you just upload your writing and expect to get reviews, you'll be bummed. The more you put into the site (in terms of time and effort, not money), the more you'll get out of it.

I haven't been paid or rewarded in any way for this review. I just wanted to let y'all know how awesome the site is!

I gotta be honest with you guys, I've been a member of Writing.com for like, over ten years now. And let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. At first, I was just lurking around, not really participating in any of the contests or activities they had going on. But then, I decided to take the plunge and really get involved with the community. And let me tell you, it's been a game-changer for my writing.

I've been published, I've been paid for my writing, and I'm not the only one. There are tons of other members who have had some pretty impressive success with their writing too. But here's the thing, you gotta put in the effort if you want to see results. This site can be pretty overwhelming at first, with all the different things you can do and explore. And there are all kinds of members on here, some of whom might drive you crazy, and others who could end up being your closest friends. It all depends on how much you're willing to invest in the site.

If you're just here to promote your own work, you're not gonna get as much out of it as if you also read and review other authors, encourage other members with their own writing goals, and generally participate in the community in a helpful and positive way.

Now, I've seen some other reviews talking about censorship and difficult staff members, but I gotta say, I haven't really experienced any of that. Writing.com takes their mission of being a resource for writers of all ages seriously, and they have guidelines for appropriate content that are clearly provided. I've never had any of my items "censored" by anyone on the site, and I've never seen any of the staff members or moderators act in an unprofessional or antagonizing manner. Sure, there are some members who try to provoke staff and moderators into a confrontation, but that's just the nature of the internet. And I've never seen an account restricted or deleted for no good reason.

Finally, I wanna talk about the reviews that have been posted for the site so far. The people who have been on the site for a while and really put in the effort to be a part of the community all rate the site very highly (minimum of 4 stars). The negative reviews that give the site less than 4 stars seem to be upset about very specific incidents, and they don't really talk about how much time they've spent on the site. So, if you're willing to put in the effort, I think this site is definitely worth checking out.

Writing.com is a fantastic platform for writers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, you'll find something of value here. The site is massive, and it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's an incredibly useful resource.

One of the best things about Writing.com is the diversity of experience and literary forms. There are so many different types of writing to explore, from poetry to fiction to non-fiction. And there are plenty of enticing contests to enter, which can be a great way to challenge yourself and improve your skills.

Of course, like any community, Writing.com has its flaws. But overall, it's an extremely welcoming and positive place. The community is vast, and there's always someone around to offer encouragement and support.

If you're new to the site, I highly recommend starting in the Newbies area. This is a great place to get your bearings and learn how to navigate the site. Once you're comfortable, you can upgrade your membership to access more features.

One thing to keep in mind is that the feedback you receive on your writing can vary widely. Some reviewers are more critical than others, and some are more helpful than others. You can pay for reviews if you want, but it's not necessary to get good feedback. And if you're willing to provide feedback to others, you can earn incentives.

There are also plenty of contests to participate in, both for free and for upgraded members. And if you're interested in a particular genre or style of writing, you can join a group or contest that focuses on that area.

Some reviewers have criticized Writing.com for being "split into factions," but I don't see it that way. It makes sense to have different groups and contests for different types of writing. And I haven't encountered any snobbery on the site.

Overall, I think Writing.com is a great resource for writers. It's not perfect, but it's a supportive and encouraging community that can help you improve your skills and connect with other writers. If you're interested in writing, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Writing.com is a website that I have mixed feelings about. On one hand, I absolutely love it. On the other hand, I am sometimes disappointed by the community there.

I joined Writing.com about a year ago when I decided that I wanted to write a book. I was looking for a community to be a part of to help motivate me, and Writing.com seemed like the perfect place. I used the website to get feedback and input from people who didn't know me or my work. And let me tell you, the website is invaluable in that regard. There are a lot of people on the site, and if you're a brand new member, you can get a lot of feedback in the first six months. Of course, you do have to reach out to people, join contests, and such to get attention. But overall, my writing improved over the course of twelve months, and I couldn't be happier with Writing.com for that.

One of the things that I really like about Writing.com is the contests and little badges that you can earn if you win a contest. It's a nice little incentive to keep writing and keep improving. And I have to say, there's a lot of time and effort put into making the website work, and I think that's awesome.

But there's a price to pay for all of this. And I'm not talking about the website subscription. I'm talking about the website currency that you use to get people to review your work. It's easy enough to earn with weekly goals, reviews, or contests. And you can use it to "garner" services from others like reviewing your work. But the thing is, it's never a guarantee that you'll get what you're looking for with feedback. Trying to get someone to read your stuff is half the battle on Writing.com. The incentives that they have are noteworthy, but it's never a guarantee you can get what you are looking for with feedback.

Depending on your content, a lot of people will turn down requests you send--which is fair. Sometimes other will stumble onto your work and leave a review, but most do it to earn the website currency. A few reviewers of my work did it for that reason and only skimmed my writing. Afterwards, they left some really weird reviews not even relevant to the story. Either that or they're not native English speakers. It's hard to say. They also leave ads to their stories at the end of their comments which take up more space than their actual review.

Also, depending on the genre/content of your story, you won't be able to ask for reviews in the common review forum. I posted a request there and because there is profanity and violence in my story, a site admin removed it and sent me a message explaining why. Afterwards, I tried to request reviews for those that had reviews open, but 90% of the time I never got a response. After a month of that, I became disheartened and left the website to join a writing group outside the computer where I could get some guaranteed feedback once a week.

Despite all that, I am still a member of the website. I go back to really admiring everything the site does. If I'd written something more PG friendly, my experience would be different. I hold out hope that someone will find my work or accept a request and give me feedback on what I've done. Just got to hang in there!

Writing.com is a website that offers a lot of tools for writers who are just starting out. However, it seems like the website is more interested in selling t-shirts and inflating their participation numbers. While there are a lot of tools, contests, prompts, and inspiration available, most of them are locked behind a very expensive paywall. Membership fees range from $20 to $450 per year, which is quite steep. Of course, the more you pay, the more you get. This applies to a lot of aspects of the site, from being able to store more than 10 items in your portfolio to having your work actually be visible to the rest of the community. If you want people to read your work and give you feedback, you have to pay for it.

The membership system on Writing.com seems to function like a caste system. Free members are at the bottom, with their voices and creativity going unheard and unseen. Paying members are next, with access to robotic reviews and "premium" contests that they will never be allowed to win. Preferred members and moderators are at the top, running the site, contests, and choosing which of their friends gets the cash prize that month. This final rung is hand-chosen by the owners of the site based on the amount of money one puts forward or the quality of their oral relaxation techniques. The most common prize is a small pile of non-redeemable, fake cash that can only be used on their own store to buy pencils and really lame t-shirts. It's hard to see how this is worth it.

While the community on Writing.com is active and thriving, it has voluntarily split itself into a million tiny factions. It's alienating to see gangland America on a website about writing, no matter the intention. Being able to review the work of your peers is a good thing, but the community only uses this tool with the promise of a cash reward if they do. This has created a massive pile of hasty, insincere garbage that almost feels like it could have been automatically generated. It's sad to see.

In conclusion, Writing.com is not worth the money. It seems like the website is more interested in selling t-shirts and inflating their participation numbers than in helping writers improve their craft. The membership system is a caste system, and the community is split into a million tiny factions. While being able to review the work of your peers is a good thing, the community only uses this tool with the promise of a cash reward if they do. It's sad to see.

I've been a member of writing.com for many years now, but it wasn't until recently that I really started to explore the community. I have to admit, it was mostly due to my own procrastination and busy life that kept me from diving in sooner. However, I have to say that I've been pleasantly surprised by what I've found on the website.

Now, I've read some negative reviews about writing.com, and while I can see where some of the criticisms are coming from, I don't think they tell the whole story. For example, some people have complained about the fact that the website sells memberships, t-shirts, and other merchandise. But let's be real here, folks - the people who run writing.com need to make a living too. And besides, they're not forcing anyone to buy anything. Even if you don't want to spend any money, you can still get a lot out of the website.

Another common complaint I've seen is that some of the reviews on the website are not very helpful. I can definitely see where people are coming from on this one. I've received some reviews that were really insightful and helped me improve my writing, but I've also gotten some that were just full of fluff. It's frustrating, but I think most people are smart enough to recognize when a review is legit or not.

There have also been some complaints about the contests on writing.com being biased or unfair. Personally, I think this is a bit of a stretch. Yes, it's possible that some judges might have their own biases, but there's really no way to prove it. And let's be real here - the prizes for these contests are usually just things like free reviews or extended memberships. It's not like you're going to win a book deal or anything.

One criticism that I do agree with is that the system tools for posting and writing on writing.com can be a bit frustrating. It can be difficult to get the hang of how everything works, and if you copy and paste something from another program, you might lose all your formatting. But honestly, this is a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things.

Overall, I think writing.com is an excellent website for writers of all levels. The community is very supportive, and there are groups for every genre imaginable. I've personally found the pre-NaNoWriMo course to be incredibly helpful, and I think there's a lot of value to be found on the website if you're willing to put in the effort. Sure, there are some flaws, but I don't think they're significant enough to detract from the overall experience.

Writing.com is a website that claims to cater to writers of all ages, styles, and skill levels. As someone who has spent over a year on the site, I can say that it is far from the welcoming community it claims to be. In fact, it seems to be a small cult of arrogant psychopaths who have built a pyramid scheme around their own personal interests. The longer you spend on the site, the more you will realize that it is just a scam aimed at your wallet and your personal time.

When I first joined the site, I was optimistic with my free account. However, the site's navigation and layout are a mess, and the coding language is unique to the website, making it difficult to learn. The site's design is about as welcoming as a jar of spiders. Despite this, I managed to navigate the site and even received valuable feedback on a poem I posted. However, I soon learned that the general rating scale was alarmingly inflated, and veterans of the site would become emotionally distraught if they saw a review with a rating lower than they felt they were entitled to.

Despite this, I continued to review and enjoyed it quite a bit. However, after two months, I discovered that the sense of community was a sham. The site's algorithm favors new members, and after that period, you're forgotten. The site's preferred authors and above receive the most exposure, and their reviews are often pre-made templates with little emotion or personalization. I entered one of their monthly contests and received the same treatment from disinterested judges, causing me to lose all interest in the site entirely.

In conclusion, Writing.com is a top-heavy pyramid scheme that feeds on new members and rejects them until they pay enough money to be reviewed by robots and interact with conmen. The site's owner may dismiss my grievances, but the truth is that the site needs your money to survive.

Writing.com touts itself as a website written by and designed for writers of all ages, styles, and skill levels. But after over a year of stumbling around the site at fairly regular intervals, I slowly grew to realize that all I was doing was enabling a small cult of arrogant psychopaths who built a pyramid scheme around their own personal interests. It hides itself well, but the longer you spend with it, the more you will realize that it is just a scam, aimed at your wallet and your personal time. And if you aren't in that special little circle, you're wasting both.

When I first joined the site, I was optimistic with my free account. I spent some time learning how to navigate the website, customize my page, and set up my own portfolio. I learned all of the quirky controls, the awkward categorization and folder systems and everything in between. The bulky pages and scattered controls scream of a site that is long overdue for a serious overhaul, and the layout for the main page looks bizarre even with the ads disabled. Compound the difficult navigation with a coding language semi-unique to the website, and you're looking at a pretty steep learning curve. If you were hoping to just whip up a story to share on a sudden creative impulse, you better read some tutorials first. The web design is about as welcoming as a jar of spiders.

So I bit the bullet. I figured it all out, and I whipped up a fun little poem just to see if the community could redeem the terrible site design. I was pleasantly surprised. In a matter of hours, I found four reviews of my poem by four different authors. Their feedback felt very valuable to me, and it indicated a large, active community of readers and writers. I grew more excited as a few more days led to more reviews, and it was even featured in one of their newsletters. For a moment, I thought I had found my happy place. But then again, so did the residents of Jonestown.

Happy with the community of reviewers, I moved on to do some reviewing of my own. This is where my fall from grace began. I learned very quickly that the general rating scale (one to five stars) was alarmingly inflated, and most veterans of the site would become emotionally distraught if they saw a review with a rating lower than they felt they were entitled to. My first review ever landed the writer (also a moderator) in question 2.5/5 stars. To me, that was the middle of the road, not necessarily a bad piece but also not something that will be in my mind for weeks to come. I got a response almost immediately by a strangely dismissive retiree with too much free time who informed me that I didn't understand how to rate yet because I was new, and that it was ok because all of his friends bumped up his overall rating to 4.5 stars. Needless to say, that was the last review he ever got from me. I was there to give honest feedback, not massage a geriatric's ego that was as swollen as his prostate.

I continued to review, however, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was fun handing out feedback, and became a great writing exercise for me as I insisted that every review be personally tailored to its target author, including jokes and jabs that could only be made by somebody who was really paying attention to the story. Many of the writers enjoyed the personal feedback, and I had a pretty good time with it myself.

Then came the biggest surprise. Seemingly at random, an anonymous member bestowed upon me three free months of an upgraded subscription. I was ecstatic. It meant I could expand my portfolio and add even more stories. I had some work to do.

In no small amount of time, I had a good number of reviews as well as stories in my portfolio. It seemed like everything the site had promised had come true. I found myself able to brush off the crappy web design and the emotionally unbalanced veteran authors as I carved out my own corner of the muddled website.

This honeymoon lasted about 60 days. Then I discovered some unpleasant surprises that all seemed to build on each other and helped me draw the conclusions that I draw now.

For the first two months after account creation, you are a newbie. In that period of time, it is very apparent that your writings and reviews are actually on a higher profile than many others. The reason I was seeing so much activity was because the experience was tailored that way. After my time in the newbie spotlight was over, I found myself in the pit with the rest of the rabble in free account hell. While I managed to double the size of my portfolio in this time, I never saw another review, and all of my story views never broke the single digits. That's what it's really like to not have a yellow, purple, red, blue, green, or whatever color tag after your name. You're forgotten.

To put it simply, the sense of community was a sham. There is a button on the main page that brings you to a random piece to review. Nine out of ten times, this was an 'elite' member who had obviously put a lot of money into their accounts (I know those 'preferred' author tags don't come free). Seeing a piece of writing from a non-newbie, standard author via this tool was very few and far between, which is interesting considering that this is the bulk of the members. After seeing the same author (blue name) show up three times in a row with three different stories, I stopped making reviews for preferred authors and above entirely. They got enough exposure as it was, and were much higher on the pyramid.

What made me stop reviewing in its entirety was when I began to see the quality of the reviews of these preferred authors. What I saw time and again were dozens upon dozens of pre-made templates full of flowery pictures and enormous, spiritless introductions filling most of the page. These 'reviews' were being churned out dozens at a time by none other than writing.com's much-esteemed preferred authors and above, with the actual body of the review being nothing more than three sentence fragments or less. I've seen robots with more emotion. I compared their efforts to my own and almost felt ill. While I tried to make an author feel special, they were merely bolstering their review numbers. After I entered one of their monthly contests and received this exact same treatment from a handful of disinterested judges, I lost all interest in the site entirely. I feel that if writing.com is going to require their members be on a paid subscription in order to partake in these scams, they should at least set a standard for their judges. They don't, and they probably never will.

If there is one thing I did to make this terrible place a little bit better was to call out a very bogus practice of their on their Facebook page. Simply put, the monthly contests are rigged. Within the contest description, the names and contact info of the contest's judges would always be listed prominently. That's how you know if one of your friends is judging, and who else you need to butter up like a Paula Deen Christmas turkey. Though they did remove this feature when I called them out on it (They never acknowledged it, but it disappeared mysteriously the next month and never returned.) I still feel that all those emotionally-demanding 'authors' in that inner circle are aware of who is judging what.

If you need a tldr for this blob of rant: Writing.com is a top-heavy pyramid scheme that is collapsing hilariously inward upon itself. It feeds on new members, at first giving them a false sense of belonging in the community, and then later rejecting them until they pay them enough money to be reviewed by robots and interact with conmen. Pay attention to it! It needs your money!

EDIT: I believe the site's owner, who commented below, meant to use the word 'jilted' in his uncaring, condescending dismissal of of my grievances regarding his terrible website... but this is writing.com and I wouldn't expect anything else :)

writing.com is a pretty decent website for writers. It's got a lot of cool features like forums, groups, and writing prompts. You can also post your own writing and get feedback from other users. However, there are some downsides to the site.

One of the biggest issues is the official contests. These are contests that are run by the site and have prizes for the winners. The problem is that the contests are judged by moderators, and they can be very biased. It seems like they just give the prizes to their friends or people they like. This can be really frustrating if you put a lot of effort into your entry and don't even get a fair shot.

Another issue is that the site can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many different sections and features that it can be hard to know where to start. It can also be hard to find the information you need, since everything is spread out across different pages and menus.

Despite these issues, writing.com is still a good resource for writers. If you're looking for a place to connect with other writers and get feedback on your work, it's definitely worth checking out. Just be aware of the biases in the official contests and take everything with a grain of salt.

Writing.com is a pretty cool website for writers like me. I really enjoy using it to share my work and get feedback from other writers. However, there is one thing that really bugs me about the site - the resource limitations. Sometimes, when there are too many people trying to use the site at once, it can get really slow and frustrating to use. I don't like spending money on things like this, so it can be a real pain when the site is overloaded and only members can bypass it.

Despite this issue, I still think Writing.com is a great resource for writers. There are so many different features and tools available on the site, from writing prompts to contests to forums where you can connect with other writers. I've found that the community on Writing.com is really supportive and helpful, and I've learned a lot from reading other people's work and getting feedback on my own.

One thing I really appreciate about Writing.com is how easy it is to use. The site is well-designed and intuitive, so even if you're not super tech-savvy, you should be able to figure out how to navigate it pretty quickly. There are also lots of helpful resources available if you do get stuck, like tutorials and FAQs.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Writing.com to other writers. It's not perfect, but it's a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills and connect with other writers. Just be prepared for the occasional resource limitation issue - but hey, that's just part of being a writer in the digital age, right?

Writing.com is a website that offers a variety of writing services to its users. However, there are some issues that need to be addressed. Firstly, the admins seem to be dishonest about the server load. They claim that the website is experiencing high traffic, but many users have reported that this is not the case. This can be frustrating for those who are trying to use the website, as it can lead to slow loading times and other issues.

Another issue is that the website seems to be forcing users to pay for the one service that is actually popular - interactive stories. This can be seen as a way to make more money from users, rather than providing a service that is genuinely useful. Additionally, the admins seem to censor criticism of this service, which can be frustrating for those who have legitimate concerns.

Finally, the admins can be very passive aggressive when dealing with users. This can make it difficult to communicate with them and can lead to further frustration. Overall, while Writing.com may offer some useful services, it is important to be aware of these issues before using the website.

Writing.com is a pretty good website for writers who want to improve their writing skills. As a poet myself, I have been using this site for a while now, and I have to say that it has helped me a lot in the beginning. However, as time went by, I realized that there are not enough serious opportunities for truly improving my writing abilities. I mean, don't get me wrong, I learned quite a bit in my beginning years, but I have reached a plateau when I compare my writing with other sites and poetry magazines.

One of the things that I like about Writing.com is that it has a lot of resources for writers. There are a lot of articles, tutorials, and prompts that can help you improve your writing skills. However, I feel like the quality of these resources could be better. Some of the articles are poorly written, and some of the prompts are not very inspiring.

Another thing that I like about Writing.com is that it has a community of writers. You can join groups, participate in forums, and get feedback on your writing. However, I feel like the community is not very active. There are not a lot of people who are willing to give feedback, and the forums are not very active.

Overall, I think that Writing.com is a decent website for writers who want to improve their writing skills. However, if you are looking for serious opportunities to improve your writing, you might want to look elsewhere.

I gotta say, I wasn't too impressed with Writing.com. It's one of those sites where you gotta pay to use it, which is a bit of a bummer. And let me tell you, the admins there aren't the friendliest bunch. They're pretty strict about the rules, too. Like, you can only post up to ten things unless you cough up some cash. Not cool, man.

I didn't stick around for too long, to be honest. There are plenty of other writing websites out there that are way more worth your time. Don't waste your money on this one.

Writing.com is a great website for those who love to read and write. There are many hidden gems and activities that make a paid membership worth it. However, not all stories are great or even good. It takes a while to find the good ones, but it is very interesting to see some of these authors grow. The downside is that there is little external incentive for the authors to take criticism and actually change their story.

The connections and networking on Writing.com are a bonus. It is quite difficult to find people who enjoy talking about writing outside in the real world. Writing.com provides a platform for writers to connect with other writers and readers. It is a great way to get feedback on your work and to improve your writing skills.

One of the great things about Writing.com is the variety of genres available. There is something for everyone, whether you enjoy romance, horror, or science fiction. The site also offers writing prompts and challenges to help writers improve their skills and get their creative juices flowing.

The community on Writing.com is very supportive. Writers can join groups and forums to connect with other writers who share their interests. The site also offers a mentor program for new writers who want to improve their skills.

Overall, Writing.com is a great website for writers and readers alike. While not all stories are great, there are plenty of hidden gems to discover. The connections and networking opportunities are a bonus, and the variety of genres available is impressive. If you love to read and write, Writing.com is definitely worth checking out.

Writing.com is a website that offers a plethora of resources to help you improve your writing skills. It was the first writing site I ever used and I found it to be quite helpful. However, I eventually switched to another site due to some issues with stalkers. Unfortunately, my stalkers followed me to Writing.com and despite my complaints to the site admin, they were unresponsive and the harassment continued. This left me with no option but to leave the site altogether.

I believe that the story mistress on Writing.com may have known my harasser, as they awarded a music badge to him or her and allowed the breach of their so-called policies to continue. This was a disappointing experience for me, as I had previously found the site to be a great resource for improving my writing skills. However, the lack of action taken by the site admin in response to my complaints made me feel unsafe and unwelcome on the site.

To make matters worse, I was eventually hacked by my stalker, but they remain on Writing.com to this day. As a result, I can no longer recommend this site as a safe place for writers to improve their skills. While the resources on the site may be helpful, the lack of action taken by the site admin to address harassment and hacking is concerning. If you are looking for a safe and supportive writing community, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

When I first stumbled upon Writing.com, I was excited to join a community of fellow writers who shared my passion for the written word. However, my initial enthusiasm quickly turned to disappointment as I realized that this website was nothing more than a cheap commercial scheme.

The welcome mat was spread out so fast that it made my head spin. But as I delved deeper into the site, I realized that it was all a ploy to boost the egos of some people with no lives and a superiority complex. If you don't pay, you forfeit your right to being considered a good writer by the oh-so-supportive community of this website.

To make matters worse, they even lure you in with an offer of an upgraded membership for a few months when you first join. It's all a trap to get you to spend more money on a website that doesn't even offer anything of value.

My advice to anyone considering joining Writing.com is to stay away, unless you enjoy interacting with overly entitled, no-talent, snobs. The community is not supportive at all, and it's clear that the only thing that matters to them is money.

It's no surprise that there are so many positive reviews on here. They actually offer rewards to the Writing.com community for reviewing products, including their own site. It's a shame that they have to resort to such tactics to make themselves look good.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a supportive community of writers who genuinely care about helping each other improve, Writing.com is not the place for you. Save your money and find a community that values your talent and creativity.

So, I've been a member of Writing.com for a few years now, but I only found out about it yesterday. At first glance, it seemed like a fun place to write and review other writers' work. However, I seem to have stumbled into the elementary school section and can't seem to find my way out. The stories I've been reading are about puppies, teenage angst, and poetry about how life sucks now (but it didn't always). The reviews are nothing more than obnoxious graphics with rainbow-colored emoticons and breathless reviewers praising the writer with profound perspectives such as: "I love this story so much! Thanks for saying what I would have said if I had only thought of it!"

Anyway, I'm giving it a few more days, but the complicated layout and busy, noisy graphics are not conducive to the hard work of writing. I mean, I'm not a grammar Nazi or anything, but the spelling and grammar errors are just too much for me to handle. It's like they don't even care about the quality of their writing. And don't even get me started on the lack of punctuation. It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible for me to read their work.

But hey, the site has been around for a while, so it must work for some people. Maybe I'm just not their target audience. I mean, I'm not a kid anymore, and I don't really care about puppies or teenage angst. I want to read and write about real issues, things that matter. I want to be challenged and inspired, not bored to tears.

Update*** So, I've been using Writing.com for a while now, and I have to say, I'm quite sure now that I don't have any use for it. It apparently serves the needs of many 'writers,' but it doesn't serve my needs. It's just for kids, really. I mean, I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with writing about puppies or teenage angst, but it's just not my thing. I want to write about real issues, things that matter, and I want to read other people's work that challenges and inspires me. Writing.com just doesn't do that for me. It's a shame, really, because I was hoping to find a community of like-minded writers who could help me grow and improve my craft. But I guess I'll have to keep looking.

Writing.com is a website that claims to be a friendly and welcoming community for aspiring writers to hone their skills. However, in reality, it is far from that ideal. The site is run by a group of control freaks who are extremely paranoid and quick to ban, suspend, or delete users for even the slightest infraction. It's almost like they're trying to control every aspect of the site.

If you happen to post something that the site's moderators don't like, you can expect to be banned or suspended without any warning. Even if you express your dissatisfaction with something on the site, you can still be punished. It's like they don't want anyone to have an opinion that differs from theirs.

The contests on Writing.com are also a joke. They are all fixed, and the judges are often semi-literate wannabe authors who don't even know the difference between a pronoun and a verb. It's really quite shocking. If you're serious about writing, you're better off avoiding this site altogether.

And if you do decide to give Writing.com a try, be sure to stay away from a judge named Arakun. She is notorious for fixing every contest she runs and will ban you for even the slightest criticism of her appalling grammar. It's really quite ridiculous.

Overall, Writing.com is a site strictly for wannabe and failed writers. If you're serious about improving your writing skills, there are much better resources out there. Don't waste your time with this site.