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This board contains the latest announcements and updates from the staff. Make sure to check it frequently for anything new.
| 2 | 4 | on Dec 15, 2009, 7:10pm
by Deineira
in Updates |
| Basic Information
This board contains all the basic information about Castle in the Air. Here, you can learn what we're all about and see who we really are.
| 1 | 1 | on Dec 3, 2009, 10:18pm
by Deineira
in What is Castle in the ... |
| Rules
This is one of the most important boards on this forum. It contains all the rules, tenets, guidelines, and what have you. It is absolutely mandatory for you to read everything in this board before you post anywhere.
| 3 | 3 | on Nov 30, 2009, 9:06pm
by Deineira
in How to Post a Critique |
| Contests
You can find all of the latest Castle in the Air contests here. When contests end, the winners will be posted here, as well. Don't forget to enter!
| 3 | 7 | on Dec 22, 2009, 8:59pm
by Deineira
in MotM Nominations 12.09... |
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| Introductions
Post an introduction thread here so that we can get to know you!
| 2 | 6 | on Dec 16, 2009, 5:22pm
by Deineira
in heyyy :) |
| Farewells
Are you leaving us? Do you need to go on vacation? Will we not be seeing you for a while? Come here to say your goodbyes. We'll miss you!
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| Chat
You can talk about anything but writing here. Enjoy yourself!
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| Monthly Exhibitions
Come here to look at the monthly writing exhibitions. Each member of the month will have a separate sub-board with some of their stories and work. Also, the stories of the month and contest winners will be here as well.
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| Staff Showcase
Each staff member will have their own sub-board here to showcase their work so that you can know them better and such.
| 4 | 4 | on Dec 23, 2009, 6:37pm
by Deineira
in 2. Awakening |
| Questions, Problems, and Suggestions
If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, you can come here to discuss them. We're always open to new ideas!
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| Critique Logs
In this board, keep track of all your critiques. You must do this so that moderators know if you have enough critiques to post your story. Instructions inside.
| 3 | 3 | on Dec 14, 2009, 4:50pm
by Deineira
in Deineira's Critiques |
| Critique Volunteers
Critique authors can set up a sort of "critique shop" here where they show off their skills. Anyone looking for a critique can post and ask for one in that specific volunteer's thread.
| 2 | 2 | on Dec 7, 2009, 10:32pm
by Deineira
in Volunteer Guidelines |
| Fantasy
Fantasy encompasses novels which deal with the fantastical -- faraway places, mystical lands and fictional creatures. Most fantasy novels or short stories contain elements of magic and are usually focused on medieval-type values such as chivalry. Post your fantasy pieces here for review.
| 3 | 11 | on Dec 21, 2009, 6:12pm
by Deineira
in Dragonreiners + Chapte... |
| Science Fiction
Science fiction differs from fantasy in that it is based in rudimentary scientific fact rather than mythology. Science fiction stories can be fantastical, of course, but they usually have some sort of reality base.
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| Action and Adventure
Picture an Indiana Jones movie. Action, adventure, battle scenes every five seconds. While most action and adventure novels aren't quite like Indiana Jones movies, many come pretty close.
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| Mystery, Crime, Horror, and Suspense
Do you like to write stories that make readers think, that make them want to know the ending? Do you like to write about crime and punishment, blood and gore? It fits in here if you do!
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| Romance
Love, marriage, honeymoons, newlyweds, relationships... if this is what you love to write about, come here.
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| Historical Fiction
If your story is set in the past, it belongs here. Historical fiction is set in a historical background - for example, the Civil War - but is still fiction. The events are not real, but the setting and timeline are.
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| Poetry
This is the place for poetry, for lyrics... for the words that whisper to you in the silence. Remember that poetry gets complete critiques, too, and they do still count.
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| Other
If your piece doesn't fit into any other genre, you can post it here.
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| Writer's Block
We all get it sometimes. If you're stuck with it, you can come here and we'll try to help you power through it and move on with your story.
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| Plot Doctoring
If your plot needs help, we'll fix it up here.
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| Character Evolution
Characters sometimes have issues, too. Inconsistency of personality, that type of thing. For tips, tricks, and help, come here.
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| The Rejection Letters
We all get rejection letters at some point. If you're still seething about one of them, or you just feel like posting it, this is the place!
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| Tips and Helpful Resources
If you have a tip you'd like to share, or if you need some help yourself, this is the place to come!
| 1 | 1 | on Dec 21, 2009, 4:06pm
by Deineira
in Useful Resources |
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| Inspirations
Talk about inspirations here. What inspires you most? Is it nature? Is it the great architectural works of the world? Come here and let us know!
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| Characters
We all love them. Come here to tell your stories. What's your favorite character from your novel? Why do you like them? How do you make a great character?
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| Our Little Quirks
All of us have the little things we do when we write. What type of music do we listen to? What program do we use? Do we even use a computer at all? Come here and talk about what it is that you do uniquely.
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| Writing Chat
Come here to talk about anything else that relates to writing.
| 1 | 1 | on Dec 21, 2009, 3:54pm
by Deineira
in Query Letters |
| Archives
This board contains the archives, messages that are so old that they are no longer applicable or those that are being moved to the archives for copyright protection reasons at the request of a publisher/agent. Yes, it happens.
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| Advertisements
If you'd like to have an advertisement at Castle in the Air, or if we've posted one at your website, please post it here.
| 46 | 50 | on Apr 20, 2012, 11:19am
by Axel
in Broken Hourglass }{ A ... |
| Affiliates
If you'd like to affiliate with Castle in the Air, this is the place to come.
| 4 | 5 | on Mar 3, 2010, 10:03am
by Kherezae
in Synthetic Truth |
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