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Welcome!; A brief description of the different types of writing here.
Topic Started: Mar 17 2011, 02:07 AM (450 Views)
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Welcome wayfaring writer to the temple of the Celestial Scrolls. This is a place for your imagination to unwind and spin its magical threads of thoughts and stories. Here the characters, worlds and vast universes, which have been trapped within your mind for far too long, can be unleashed.
There are three methods of writing here, two of which closely resemble each other. The site is not that complicated to follow and if there are any questions you may message any one of the Administrators for help.

Single author writing: This type of writing is found within the Grand Library. This is a place where you can compose your own stories without other’s intervention. It is your story written by you. It can be as long as you like and even contain several chapters or posts. If you want, others can comment and give your feedback on your stories.
In order to start place a story in the Grand Library, simply choose what genre your story is and create a new thread within that section of the library. If the category you are looking for is not available please Message an admin and we will promptly create a ‘shelf’ for the genre you need. Once this is done you may either type your story in the first post, or as an idea you might post a synopsis if you have yet to write the actual story. Copy and paste them from word documents, type them on the fly, write a little at a time. However you choose to do it, enjoy it.

Topical Based RPG: This style of writing can be found in the Hall of Dimensions, under theTopic Based RP forum. In this manner of writing you will have others participate in the story with you. Most of the time this is done by each member controlling one or more characters, and interacting with one another in the world you all create. Sometimes these plotlines can be scripted, or planned out, and sometimes they can be completely spontaneous.

There are two types of RPG or Roleplaying on this site. Topic based roleplaying consists of only one thread containing the title of your story or plotline. Everyone roleplaying in the story writes on this single thread and the setting is developed and shifted by those writing or even if there is one settings can be shifted or changed by a narrator.

Forum Based RPG: The different Forums, or universes/worlds can be found within the Hall of Detentions. They are labeled with a name and brief description.

This type of writing resembles that of the Topical Based RPG. The difference here is that there is more than one thread to write on. Rather than a story taking place on a single linear thread, having narrations dictate the setting or place your characters are, this type of RPG consists of several threads titled with location names. Because of this, one person could start their characters in one location, while another person starts their characters in another, having them meet in still another! It’s not as complicated as it sounds. This aspect of RPG combines a strategic, gameplay feeling, and the art of story writing. Most of the Admins here understand this style of RPG quite well so if you have any questions, as always, your mostly lovable, all knowing Admins will be there to help.

One of the unique aspects of Celestial Scrolls is the ability for you, a player and writer, to create your own universe. Of course there are other universes to choose from (See above paragraphs), and we would ask you to take a look at them before jumping into making your own forum. The process is not too complicated. There are a few steps to follow in creating your universe. First you will need to gather a group with at least four writers, yourself included, to dedicate to posting on your forum. You can request a group here!. Make sure three other people post the same request after yours to ensure the four person requirement is met, and everyone is dedicated to posting in your forum.

After your group has been created you are ready to request your very own forum. Lucky for you, we Admins are professionals at universe building! Yay! Now you must request for your forum to be built, Here!.
Finally you are ready to Roleplay on your new forum and will be given permission to post the needed threads within your forum and sub forums.

That’s about it. Everything should be covered here as far as how the site works. If you have any questions message an Admin, and Happy Writing!
Edited by Lady Raven, Aug 21 2011, 10:58 PM.
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