Monday, May 19, 2008

Welcome to Thousand Monkey Typewriter

What are we doing here?
TMT is a collaborative writing portal. We all know the frustration of writer's block, and how hard it can be to get inspired on your own. Writing fiction can be a lonely road, but it doesn't have to be. TMT aims to create wikifiction - the kind of stories we all write together. You can find more information about wikifiction here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_fiction

Why would I do that?
By joining us, you'll be connected to an international network of writers. You'll receive encouragement, feedback and a constant flow of fresh ideas from other eager writers. And you'll be able to provide the same support for others - it's the creative writing workshop you don't have to pay for.

So how does it work?
We don't want your masterpieces. You can keep those. Every now and again we'll call for submissions of new story beginnings (of around 500 words) from interested writers. Then writers will be able to select a piece to work on, and write the next installment. It might not be Shakespeare, but it's fun. Think of it more as exercise for your writer's muscles. You'll get to play around with different characters, scenarios you've never thought of, genres you liked but were never sure of how to do it. And you can contribute as little or as often as you like.

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