Writing.com

When I was unemployed and suffering from depression, I decided to take up my old loved hobby of writing. But, I did not know where to start. So, I googled writing, and lo and behold, there was writing.com!

On Writing.com I met so many people who loved to write, but also a fair few people who were living in very similar circumstances to mine. Not only did I find a place that supplied me with fun writing prompts and writing groups, but I found myself in a support group of peers who have stuck by me through the turbulent past year.

I am in a much better place emotionally and physically now, with two books written, one of which is being entered into an Irish publishing contest! None of this would have happened without writing.com, and I am delighted I found them.

If you are a writer, then I recommend you join this community. They will inspire and support you all the way.

Writing.com is a place on the internet where all writers, young and old, avid and casual, can come together in a like-minded community. The resources provided on the site are top notch, and the number of available activities and writing prompts mean you'll never be at a loss for something to write about. Add on top of all of this, dedicated community members who will read what you write, and give you honest, full detailed reviews, as well as provide tips and pointers to help you take your writing to the next level. Believe it or not, all of this is available with the free account! It only gets better as you upgrade though, with more space for your writing, access to members only type areas and items, as well as discounts in the shop! All in all, I have not found writing.com's equivalent anywhere, both because I believe it doesn't exist, and because I've never needed to look.

The site itself is good. It's members that make a writing site uncomfortable. Problems on web sites such as this arise when people join for reasons other than being serious about their writing and improving it. If they cannot take criticism, perhaps they should avoid these sites. I notice that some writers join only to rant or vent, which I believe are inappropriate reasons to join a creative writing site. These types of 'writers' perhaps could join psychology self-help sites or face book. There must be many other sites for people who don't 'get' that writing sites are for creative writing. I find the managers of the site responsible and helpful.

I have been a member of Writing.com for many years now and I love it. There is a choice of membership options and even the free membership allows more than other websites. Originally I came in just to read other people's writings, but now I write as well, along with reviewing and participating in a number of groups, activities and forums. There's always something to do and there is a real sense of community here. I love this place and would recommend it to anyone.

I have been a member of Writing.com for four years now. With the help and guidance of dozens and dozens of other writers, I have honed my writing skills. I also enjoy the social interactions with other members from all over the world. I appreciate their humor, creativity, and compassion. The support I have received from these people is unbelievable. When I announced that I had been diagnosed with cancer, the love and support, the encouragement and hope I got from these people was overwhelming. When I start a new activity, people check it out and participate.

Do we have our disagreements? Yes, yes we do. We do not always see eye to eye, but respect is something you can count on there. The reviews that I receive on my stories are helpful, sometimes with bare bones honesty.

Writing.com is a large community of like-minded sub-communities (there are groups for many different interests, from gardening to alien enthusiasts, from Christianity to baking) where writers can express themselves in group forums, personal and community newsfeeds, free and paid portfolios, and receive constructive and helpful feedback on their work from readers and writers alike. If you have spare time, and are active in a group, you may even volunteer for a leadership position within the group. My experience has been 90% positive feedback, meaning even when people point out my mistakes, (which I greatly appreciate, as it helps me to grow as a writer) they do it kindly. Enter contests and win awards for your item's page, virtual trophies, and/or gift points. I affectionately call writing.com my online home.

If you're looking to improve your writing skills, network with fellow authors, read new & interesting stories & poetry, or just share your work with your peers, this is the place for you.

Getting started takes minutes, and is incredibly easy.

On my first night, I'd uploaded three stories and received six incredibly helpful reviews.

A wonderfully supportive community, an easily navigated site containing a plethora of useful tools; the most constructive environment online for aspiring writers

I can't recommend this site enough!

My go-to place for everything. Writing, reviews, friends, contests... WdC is the best website. I'm celebrating my sixth year today, and I've been so happy through all these years. Reviewers have helped me improve my skills. Contests inspired me to write. Fund-raising activities are a blast. We have many more fun things to do outside of writing. Anyone reading this should join. It's enriched my life. You can even join with a free membership. Give it a try. I'm telling you, it's an awesome place to hang. I'd be lost without my WdC friends.

If you think you can get the same benefits provided by Writing.com somewhere else as well, think again. For a writer, it's a home away from home. There are endless ways to share your writing, get feedback on your written pieces, places to improve your skills, not to mention, interact with thousands of members who are always willing to help.

It is up to you and your involvement on the site, that can make a difference in your life. It's an enormous support group, with people from all over the world, helping each other out, encouraging them to write and share there thoughts. There's never a dull moment and every day, something new is created. Check it out for yourself!

The community consists of staff members, senior moderators, as well as moderators, all willing to volunteer their free time to help anyone who has any questions or requires any help learning the ropes.

You couldn't find a better website for writers no matter how hard you tried. Writing.com is a truly amazing site!