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  1. Mythic Scribes Official

    1. News & Announcements

      Official news about our fantasy writing community.
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      Ankari Last: Mythwright Resurrection Ankari, Jul 1, 2019

    2. Ask the Staff

      Talk with the moderators and offer feedback. Share your ideas for the future of Mythic Scribes.
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      FifthView Last: How to view old questions I've asked? FifthView, Jul 8, 2019

  2. Fantasy Writing

    1. Writing Discussions

      General discussion of the art and craft of writing fantasy fiction.
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      FifthView Last: Backstories, setups, and lead-ins FifthView, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:37 AM

    2. World Building

      Discuss all aspects of building your fantasy world, including magic, culture and religion.
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      Dina Last: What is a good derogatory term for a neanderthal-like people? Dina, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    3. Brainstorming & Planning

      Share your story ideas and worldbuilding notes, as well as character profiles. 5 posts are required for access.
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    4. The Dreamscape

      Discuss dreams as a source of inspiration for fantasy stories.
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      Protocol Orin Last: How many people had pieces inspired by a dream? Protocol Orin, Jul 17, 2019 at 6:32 AM

    5. Research

      Ask questions about history, mythology, customs and other real world subjects.
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      Aldarion Last: Balinger, Birlinn and oceanic galleys Aldarion, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:24 AM

    6. Writing Resources

      Recommended resources for fantasy writers. New threads are moderated.
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      FifthView Last: Random name generators FifthView, Jul 1, 2019

    7. Critique Requests

      Share your writing for the purpose of receiving feedback. Only members with 5 or more posts can access this forum.
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    8. Story Showcase

      Share your writing with our community. Only members with 5 or more posts can access this forum.
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    9. Character Q&A

      Character Interviews and other roleplaying to develop your characters. 5 posts are required for access.
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    10. Writing Challenges

      Participate in writing games and challenges. 5 posts are required for access.
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  3. Publication & Promotion

    1. Publishing

      Getting published in the fantasy genre. Resources and discussion relevant to both traditional and independent publishing.
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      skip.knox Last: SPFBO 2019 Open Now! skip.knox, Jun 15, 2019

    2. Marketing

      Discuss tips and strategies for marketing your writing.
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      C. L. Larson Last: FB ads Note C. L. Larson, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:41 PM

    3. Cover Design

      Share and request feedback on your original cover designs. Discuss book cover creation and resources.
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      Snikt5 Last: The Crystal Spear Snikt5, Jul 20, 2019 at 6:06 AM

    4. Writers on the Web

      Share your writing blog and author blogs you've found on the web. Network with other writing blogs.
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      A. E. Lowan Last: This Blog is Terribad A. E. Lowan, May 19, 2019

    5. Self-Promotion

      Tell us about your latest fantasy novel or story, as well as your public appearances. New threads are moderated.
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      skip.knox Last: Into the Second World, An Altearth Tale skip.knox, Jul 21, 2019 at 10:34 PM

    6. Review Requests

      Request book reviews from our community. 5 posts are required for access, and new threads are moderated.
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  4. Fantasy Media

    1. Novels & Stories

      Reviews and discussion of fantasy books and stories.
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      Mythopoet Last: What are you Reading Now? Mythopoet, Jul 18, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    2. Fantasy Art

      Creation and appreciation of fantasy art. Share your own work and discuss your favorite artists.
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      Tom Last: Let me Throw my Art at You Tom, Jun 21, 2019

    3. Film & Television

      Weigh in on fantasy movies and television series.
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      FifthView Last: Samsara FifthView, Jun 25, 2019

    4. Games

      Fantasy gaming. This includes fantasy video game discussion, as well as pen & paper role-playing games.
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      Svrtnsse Last: Ord. Svrtnsse, Jun 22, 2019

  5. Mythic Worlds

    1. Mythic Roleplaying

      Set up a game world that others can join. See the instructions before creating a new thread.
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      Legendary Sidekick Last: New RP Pitches Legendary Sidekick, May 14, 2018

    2. Dragon's Egg RPG

      An ongoing d20-based fantasy RPG.
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      Philster401 Last: Welcome to the Dragon's Egg RPG subforum Philster401, Jun 22, 2017

    3. Huntresses Attack Monsters!

      Heroines seek their fortune one bounty at a time.
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      Peebothuhlu Last: FATHOM Discussion Thread Peebothuhlu, Nov 2, 2018

    4. Worlds Archive

      The Ghosts of Worlds Past.
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      Worlds Archive

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      3. Winds of Ysgard

      4. Second Hand: Chat RPG

      5. Mythic Archipelago

        1. The Islands

        2. Archipelago Archive

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      Thomas Laszlo Last: Xavens Thomas Laszlo, Nov 7, 2016

  6. Marketplace

    1. Services

      Services for writers. Includes freelance editors, artists, designers, and more.
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      Laurence Last: CoverMint: Pre-Made and Custom Ebook and Print Covers Laurence, Jun 19, 2018

  7. Community

    1. Notice Board

      Information on writing related sites, events, contests and writing markets. New threads are moderated.
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      JediKnightMuse Last: Worldsmyths- a haven for fantasy writers JediKnightMuse, Apr 17, 2019

    2. Writing Groups

      Are you looking for a local or online writing group? Or do you have one that is open to new members? Tell us about it here.
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      EponasSong Last: Writing Groups in NW Chicago Suburbs? EponasSong, Mar 5, 2019

    3. NaNoWriMo

      Find support during National Novel Writing Month, Script Frenzy and related challenges.
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      Tom Last: Camp NaNo July 2019 Tom, Jul 2, 2019

    4. Writer's Work

      Share your writing habits and push one another to get words on the page. 5 posts are required for access.
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  8. General Discussion

    1. Introductions

      Introduce yourself to the community, and meet other writers.
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      CupofJoe Last: Hi CupofJoe, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:38 AM

    2. Chit Chat

      Share whatever is on your mind.
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      DragonOfTheAerie Last: Random thoughts DragonOfTheAerie, Jul 21, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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