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Textnovel Live Chatroom + Updates

Hi, this is Takatsu.

I started an unofficial textnovel chatroom. http://tinychat.com/textnovel 

It has optional features for live webcam and mic broadcast; desktop and whiteboard sharing tools; even a capability of watching user posted youtube content together as well (if anyone wants to use it). But in general it is a free chatroom for all of us.

Just log in with FB, Twitter, Myspace or just choose a nickname and get started.

I will try to be on there as much as possible. Follow my twitter http://twitter.com/taka_chan and Textnovel's twitter http://twitter.com/textnovel if you want to know when I invite people!

It's a great way for the textnovel community to interact with one another and maybe in the future we can hold author interviews, workshops, discussions and so forth. Some of us have already been using it. Join us and let's make the Textnovel community a vibrant lively place!

I may also be looking for Chatroom Moderator help. First, I have to figure out how to assign moderators though!

 

 

Updates:

-Our mobile site now has writing/editing functions! Join our beta testing team to try it out! Email info@textnovel.com with the subject: Textnovel Beta Tester, your pen name, your mobile device model.

-Please see our February Newsletter: Click Here (Textnovel is recruiting help / Interview with Shannon Delany / Writers' Tips: Writer's Block / Video Contest / Forum Collaboration and Share Corner / Twitter Question of the Day / Seeking Published Authors and more)

 

 

-Takatsu

Editor's Choice Feb 15th!

 

Happy Valentines to all of our Textnovellers!

Congratulations to all our winners who all were selected for their quality in writing, originality, writing style, storyline concept and publishing potential! Great work!

 

Below are the Editor's Choices in alphabetical order:

Airships & Alchemy - K.A. Laity

Blind Faith - Kimberley Reeves

Call To War - Michelle Markey Butler

Enchanted with you - ergelina

Eyesore - Michelle Markey Butler

Father - DouglasClarke

The Luzhang Bridges

 

Congratulations! Never stop writing!

 

 

Updates:

-Newsletter has been sent out. Please comment below if you haven't received it. View an online copy here: February Issue Please check it out and read!

-Volunteer and Get involved! See newsletter for details.

-Mobile Site is moving along, looking for beta testers! See newsletter for details.

 

 

-Textnovel Team

We are recruiting help! Join the Team!

Textnovel is in need of YOUR help! Opportunities are available for the entire Textnovel community.

1) Blog/Article Contributions
2) Forum Moderators
3) Beta Testers

Here are the details:

 

1) Blog/Article Contributions

We are looking for dedicated writers to join our blogging team covering a range of subjects, posting on a regular basis (see below for a few examples). We also take article submissions if you are not able to officially join the team. Articles will be written on an ongoing basis (until we have a regular schedule), so please keep an eye out for posts!

If interested, please contact info[at]textnovel and provide the following:

Email Subject: Textnovel Blog Team
Info: Pen name on Textnovel, email address, reason you are interested, qualifications/experience if any

Email Subject: Blog Article Submission
Info: Summary of your article. Attach or paste your article in the email. Make sure to include "by (pen name)".

 

Subjects:

News/Reports - The latest news and happenings around the world that have to do with writing or literature. We're especially looking for interesting and unique topics. Keep your eyes open! Anything goes -- the newest eBook readers or gadgets, rave and popular movie adaptations, etc.

Writers' Tips - Advice and passionate rants for fellow writers on various topics. What are your experiences as a writer and what are some ways to deal with problems or situations we all face?

Book Reviews/Author Interviews - An opportunity to review the latest books you've read and make recommendations to the Textnovel Community. Under this subject we will also be holding interviews or articles on authors and their work. This section is mainly for published works and authors. To recommend Textnovel stories, please head on over to the forum! Sharing Corner

Life of a Writer - From time to time we will also post about our lives, our thoughts, our feelings and what we go through as writers. A personal, passionate discussion of anything and everything. Perhaps it may serve as inspiration and support for fellow writers who face the same things.

Other - There may be more subjects that can be added as we go on. Let us know if you have any suggestions or if your article submission belongs in a different category!

 

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2) Forum Moderators

Textnovel Forum needs help. We notice that many of our members aren't aware of the forum! It is an awesome experience to share, connect and support fellow writers on Textnovel. Textnovel isn't just a static site but a network and community as well. In order to revamp the forum and increase our activity, we are looking for Forum Moderators.

Some Responsibilities:

- Maintain, organize, enforce rules, order and structure for the forum. (You may be assigned to a certain section)

- Connect with members to get them involved in the forum. Invite and welcome new comers, be active in different threads, listen to opinions and feedback from members.

- Create new threads and innovative ideas that will boost interaction and the level of fun for all members.

- Encourage a friendly, helpful, supportive, caring atmosphere for all.

Later, possible opportunity of working with the Textnovel Team in a position similar to a "Community Leader."

 

Contact us at info[at]textnovel.com with the following:

Email Subject: Forum Moderator
Info: Pen name, age, when you joined Textnovel, reason for your interest/why you will be a good moderator, qualifications/experience you have with forums/online communities.

 

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3) Beta Testers

We have been working on a mobile site as you know! Things are coming together. We will need a group of users to test the mobile site and report any bugs/glitches to the Team. (Just note certain pages are not finished. Keep an eye out for actual errors/glitches that shouldn't be happening based on your best judgement.) Later on, beta testers may have the opportunity to join testing for other new projects/developments.

Contact info[at]textnovel.com if interested:

Email Subject: Beta Tester
Info: Pen name. Brand and model of mobile device.

 

That's it for now! There will be more opportunities in the future for members, so stay tuned. Lots is happening in the near future for Textnovel and all of our community.

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us! Once again, it's info[at]textnovel.com

Thanks for your support and interest in Textnovel.

 

-Textnovel Team

Twitter Question of the Day

Lately, at Textnovel, we've had this idea of tweeting "Question of the Day" well every day, hopefully. Some times we might miss a day or two but no sweat! In any case, this is one fun way of interacting with the Textnovel Team! We love our community here and we like to connect with everyone.

So follow us on twitter, and even if you're not on twitter, hit us up with your answers on the forum!

 

Now here are some questions and answers during this week. Please join the fun and send in your answers!

 

Jan 31st: Where or what is your favourite place to write (or think about writing)? Tweet us!

rybystories: @textnovel what: on twitter (for twitter novel). where: in bed. 

taka_chan: @textnovel Anywhere really. I can pretty much write anywhere if I'm in the mood. It's more about body and soul for me haha

katelaity: @textnovel In a pub with a pint on the banks of the Thames.

Textnovel: Personally, I enjoy writing tucked up on a couch, with a cup of hot chocolate. Mmm... Where or what is YOUR favourite place to write?

Gail_Hart: @textnovel Starbuck's, on my Alphasmart 3000

scriptopus: @textnovel Think about writing: on the train. Actual writing: late at night, in desperation, before the germ of an idea slips away ... 

costumeharpy: @textnovel on a patio or lanai. Fresh air helps me think. 

kballauthor: @textnovel I write at the kitchen table- right in the middle 0f everything going on- when i write I'm in a zone and I tune everything out

 

 

Feb 2: Do you write on paper, on a computer or on a cell phone/mobile device? :) #TNQuestion

jennzahling: @textnovel computer, in EditPadPro. it's the only program i can write in :) 

taka_chan: @textnovel on cell phone! wooooot and computer the other times!

jerrybattiste: @textnovel I write on computer, mostly. Though I've been known to scribble notes on cocktail napkins, then flesh them out later into stories 

costumeharpy: @textnovel all three. depends on what I have at hand when I sit down to write. 

jamedina88: @textnovel mostly cell phone on a cell phone novel. Computer/paper for everything else. 

meredeth: @textnovel idea jots on phone, outlines on paper, drafts on computer. but even TP will work in an emergency. i've always got a pen. (^_^) 

kballauthor: @textnovel I write on the computer- edit on paper. I wing it- no notes,no outlines. 

balston82: @textnovel all three, whatever's handy. Lol 

 

 

Feb 3: What is your favourite order at Starbucks/coffee shop/cafe/etc? How do you like your coffee/tea/etc? Tweet us!

rybystories: @textnovel Iced coffee w/ milk. Bc I love cold drinks even tho it's still in the morning w/ cold weather. <3 coffee too. It can makes me up.

kballauthor: @textnovel love Starbucks seasonal coffees-pumpkin, eggnog etc. I have Keurig love it!  

jennzahling: @textnovel in the Summer?? Green Tea Frappucino. in the winter? White Chocolate Mocha. :) 

balston82: @textnovel mocha frappucino( hope I spelled that right) 

taka_chan: @textnovel Vanilla Frappuccino mmmm…. and here in Canada, Tim Horton's is bigger than Starbucks. So for summer, Tim's Ice Cappuccino :P