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A fun weekly writing challenge community
Created on 2003-08-28 13:24:11 (#1287268), last updated 2009-07-13
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Basic Info| Name: | MuseMuggers |
|---|---|
| Membership: | Moderated |
| Posting Access: | All Members |
AboutLast updated: 01 Jan 2009
About
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feath is the founder of ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif)
musemuggers and still its honorary captain.
Our sister community ismuseteasers.
MON: New prompt created byleatherdykeuk. First day to post new stories.
TUE: Summary of previous week bydubaiyan.
WED: Third day to post new stories.
THURS: Discussion hosted bysmwright.
FRI: Fifth day to post new stories.
SAT: Sixth day to post new stories.
SUN: Last day to post new stories. Deadline midnight GMT.
Comments can be made on any day.
About musemuggers
This is a community for writers.
Created to help writers break writer's block, it is also useful as a warm-up exercise, or to help you generate short stories for possible publication. [All posts are automatically locked to members only, so the writer can retain first story rights.]
What we do is take a variety of prompts, which everyone uses. We all post our stories, and enjoy the variety of responses. No two stories are alike.
If the prompt sparks an idea that doesn't reflect the original prompt, go with the story sparked. It isn't a requirement to stick to the challenge word for word. If there is a part of the challenge you can't include, that's fine too.
Have FUN. There's no stress here: it doesn't have to be publishable quality, it doesn't have to be perfect...it's to help you enjoy your writing again.
feath is the founder of musemuggers and still its honorary captain.Our sister community is
museteasers.FAQ and Rules
May I join?
- Anyone can join. Comment to THIS THREAD to reserve a place in musemuggers. When there is an opening, we inform you by replying to your comment. If you do not respond, the spot goes to the next person on the list.
WE AUTO-REJECT ANYONE THAT HAS NOT READ THE INFO SCREEN. How does this community run?
- Every Monday 1 insta-muse prompt is created from several sources.
Members have seven days to post stories inspired by this challenge. There is no limit to the number of stories that one member may post in a week.
All prompts remain public, so nobody needs to joinmusemuggers in order to see them. How do I format my story?
- Put the title of your story in the subject field.
Tag your story with your LJ username.
Put your story behind an LJ cut. What is an LJ-cut?
R-rated stories MUST have a warning above the cut.
Always back up your stories offline. What can I post?
- Stories must be over 100 words and under 6,000 UNLESS the prompt specifically states otherwise.
No fanfiction. Original characters only.
No X-rated stories. AUG 2007: please do not post sex scenes featuring characters aged under 18 either.
Non-story posts by members are deleted unless they contain news of publication or success in a competition.
Please read as many of the stories posted as you can, and leave feedback. NO FLAMING. We are a supportive group here. What if I have a problem with other members, or the community?
- Voice your concerns at this public post in museleaders. Comments are screened.
I am moving on, and want to give up my place to another person.
- Anyone can leave whenever they wish. To resign, comment on the most recent public post tagged 'maintenance.'
Why was I removed from
musemuggers?- Members must post at least once [1+] a month to remain in the community. If removed for inactivity, please wait at least one month before applying to rejoin. To resign, see above.
We retain the right to remove any member at our discretion. I am a member, and I have a question not covered here.
- Direct any questions to the moderators on their most recent non-story post.
CURRENT MODERATORSdubaiyanleatherdykeuksmwright I am a non-member, and I have a question not covered here.
- Comment on the most recent public post tagged "maintenance."
Calendar
MON: New prompt created by
leatherdykeuk. First day to post new stories. TUE: Summary of previous week by
dubaiyan.WED: Third day to post new stories.
THURS: Discussion hosted by
smwright.FRI: Fifth day to post new stories.
SAT: Sixth day to post new stories.
SUN: Last day to post new stories. Deadline midnight GMT.
Comments can be made on any day.
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