People who enjoy the online writing and reading communities are eager for creative opportunities in which they can interact with others, for a variety of reasons. Writing can be a lonely process, whether done in private or with others; having a ready pool of other writers, editors, and readers available for immediate discussion and feedback when needed can be extraordinarily helpful.

We believe there is a true need for education, development, and resources that transcend the unfortunate and inaccurate stigma often given to the derivative fiction genre and enable writers to move into the writing process with confidence based on their education and experience.

We’re a thriving, supportive non-profit community of writers, editors, and readers, hoping to assist the greater online writing community through various projects and programs. As a volunteer-run organization, Fictionista Workshop is grateful for the overwhelming support the online writing, reading and editing community has given us. We are dedicated to rewarding your support by bringing you a community for you, by you.

As a republic and not an empire, we seek to do something truly different for our members and volunteers, building an environment that fosters creative license and professionalism, free speech and civil discussion, and accountability for all parties. In March, we expanded our team to include hundreds of volunteers from nations such as Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States!

Fall 2010 Program Directory

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Fictionista Workshop

This workshop has begun accepting applications June 15, 2010-July 15, 2010. We are looking for writers of novella-length creative original and derivative fiction, editors, critique participants, and moderators.

Participants

Participants are readers, observers, and constructive critics, offering detailed feedback in formats appropriate for the workshop setting, as well as support and encouragement. They are a crucial, integrated part of the workshop and forum activity. Interested? Apply here.

Editors

Editors review, rewrite, and edit the work of writers, offer comments as needed to improve the work. An editor’s primary responsibility is to readers, writers, and workshop participants (in that order); this means that they will base their decisions on the needs and interests of these constituents. Apply here.

Moderators

The forum moderator manages and directs operations of one or more individual forums (writing projects) on Fictionista Workshop. This role is critical to the success of a given project, essentially functioning as a workshop leader and project manager in addition to performing more traditional duties of a forum moderator, such as resolving disagreements and maintaining discussion threads. Apply here.

Writer

Authors are an integral part of the workshop as a whole, and are key to the success of the workshop and publishing process. Working with other authors, both established and new, all aiming for personal success and giving credibility to a proven process. Without author participation, the workshop would be non-existent. Author feedback and participation is critical for completion of their own product and offering assistance and ideas in other parts of the workshop. Apply here.

Questions about the Workshop?

• The Workshop—General Questions
• The Workshop—Writer Questions
• The Workshop—Participant Questions
• Notes on Workshop Policy

For more information, visit the forums thread for FAQ and say hello!

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Summer 2010 - Fall 2010 Community Projects

Community Award Recognition

Nominate your valued reader, writer or editor anonymously. Selections are chosen based on your submissions, so tell us what you think! We’re looking to thank special people and need your help to do so.

NOTE: Nominations for the current month are due on the last date of that month. Check out the nomination forms and recommend your muse, favorite reader or editing master!

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Fictionista Workshop Forums

Our forums are now open to those in the workshop and to the community at large. Though we’re just getting started, we hope you will jump right in and make a post. This is your community and your fellow writers, editors and readers want to hear from you! Register and start a conversation, express yourself, or ask a question.

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Fictionista Press

Critique Series by Fictionista Workshop’s Story Scouts

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Fictionista Workshop Classroom

No longer do writers have to sit in a lecture hall to learn the finer points of writing. With modern technology and Fictionista Workshop’s collaborative approach, writers can have access to a classroom on their computer, complete with interactive discussions, writing exercises, story examples, helpful articles, and support from a group of like-minded individuals. In Fictionista Workshop’s new twelve-week program, a group of writers will meet on a weekly basis with a moderator who will guide the activities and discussions. Each meeting will cover a different topic, such as point of view, writer’s block, self-editing, or dialogue.

Each writer will come to the meeting having read story examples and articles related to the topic of the week, then will work on a relevant writing exercise in the group setting. Through this method, Fictionista Workshop aims to bring the writing classroom directly to you, starting this June!

Applications for this round are now closed, but will re-open in Fall 2010.

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Anthology Collections

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WitFit

Prompts begin on the 1st of each month and are delivered to each individual daily. There are five days of single word and another varied prompt each week and one day of reflection. Check out the WitFit Rules and Guidelines for more information and register to quick start your writing!

Monthly Registration

Registration closes on the 5th of every month, however you can register  for the following month at any time.

Exit Interview

Your feedback will help us improve and/or show us what we’re doing right! Thank you for taking a moment to complete this survey. Take the Interview.

Prompts and Submissions

December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010

NOTE: Beginning this month, we will be releasing one prompt each day until the month is over, instead of posting them all in advance.

NOTE: We have many writers who are participating in the WitFit challenge who do not post their work publicly, so for those who wish to do so (we encourage this!), Twitter is a major place our WitFit participants gather. You can include @fictionistawksp in your “tweets” about the WitFit challenge, as well as use the #witfitdailyTwitter hashtag when posting, tweeting or discussing your entry over Twitter.

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