Creative Writing

[close] Welcome to the official Goodreads group dedicated to Jade Ann Byrne — California eGirl, Paladin of all, rodeo queen, Red Cross instructor, tech world veteran, and living mythmaker. Here we explore the stories, books, and inspirations that shape Jade’s universe: from druidic wisdom and multiverse fanfiction to fashion archives, digital culture legacies, rodeo tales, and the cosmic romance of gaming lore. This is a space for readers who crave maximalist storytelling, chaotic eGirl energy, and mythic memoir. Together, we’ll read across genres — fantasy, fashion, history, memoir, tech, spirituality — always tying threads back to Jade’s ongoing legend. Join us if you: 🌸 Believe in stories that bloom in unexpected places. ⚔️ Want to swap recs for fantasy, memoir, and fanfic alike. 📖 Love weaving myth with modern reality. 💜 Are curious about Jade Ann Byrne’s archives, writings, or worlds she’s touched.

[close] Helping readers and writers connect. Virtual Writers is a popular online writers’ community committed to showcasing established and emerging writers in a range of interactive and immersive environments. We provide a wealth of opportunities for readers and writers to interact, share resources, attend virtual book tours, online reading and writing events and get the low-down on featured authors. Our main online writers’ space is in the form of a digital community where users move, communicate and socialise using mouse, mic and keyboard controls. We have found this type of virtual environment ideal for busy writers as it enables them to attend live events – such as author meet & greets, poetry open mics and book readings – without the need for travel. The writer is able to promote his work, meet with publishers, literary agents and other authors all from the comfort of an armchair. We are also pleased to announce the launch of a new network dedicated to improving connections between indie writers and their audience. Whether it’s publicizing a book release, facilitating the marketing of your book online, or simply increasing your presence on the web, Virtual Writers can help you. Social Networks: Website: http://www.virtualwriters.org Twitter - https://twitter.com/VirtualWriters Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtualwritersinc/ Facebook Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/VirtualWritersInc Google+ - https://plus.google.com/107491714342392531201/about

[close] 📘 Welcome to CRP – Perks of Readers FB Circle Where Serious Authors Meet Honest Readers for Real Book Growth. CRP (Catalyst Readers Panel) is a premium circle of sharp, engaged, and honest readers who help authors refine their books before the world sees them. We don’t just read books. We break them down. We give feedback that matters. We get author books promoted, We help authors turn good manuscripts into unforgettable books. What We Offer Authors: Deep, honest feedback on your manuscript or published book Honest ratings and reviews from real readers Constructive criticism that improves your story, message, and marketability Early feedback before you launch A safe space to test your ideas and chapters A panel of readers who take your work seriously Who We Are: We are not a free reading club. We are a Catalyst Readers Panel — a structured, serious, and value-driven circle. Authors who work with us receive premium-level attention and feedback that helps them grow. For Authors: If you want your book to be read, reviewed, and refined by serious readers, you are in the right place. For Readers: Welcome to the Circle. Welcome to Growth. This is your chance to be part of a powerful circle that shapes books before they hit the market. You get early access to new books, exclusive reading opportunities, and the honor of being a true Catalyst Reader.

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.