Scribophile, the online writing workshop and writer's community

Home

What's Scribophile?

Scribophile is a writing community for people who take their writing seriously. We're not like any other writing site you've been to, because here, you'll get real feedback—not just a few 10-word reviews that say nothing but "good job."

Learn how to critique other writing, an essential part of sharpening your own skill. Then post your work and get feedback that'll actually help you improve your writing. We guarantee at least 3 real critiques on each work you post, if not more.

You have to participate before you can post, and that scares away many less committed writers. But if you're up to the challenge and you're ready to get serious about your writing, Scribophile is the place to be.

— or —

What's New Today Laurie Paulsen wrote on Sir Clarealot's scratchpad. terrex created a thread called the anna story. J. Quinn wrote on Michael King's scratchpad. Novella Ray wrote on Michael King's scratchpad. Epigaea joined Scribophile! jdfield added CLOSER to their reading list. Brynn wrote on captaintripps's scratchpad. jdfield liked captaintripps's critique of Our Last Run in the Rain, by Daniel Rodrigues-Martin. captaintripps wrote on Brynn's scratchpad. jdfield liked Jeffrey Smith's critique of Ten (True title pending), Chapter 8: mangled lovingly: 0 times REVISED, by J. Quinn. jdfield liked Ron Russman's critique of Flight Response, Chapter 3, by frosthold. jdfield liked Julie Reece's critique of Flight Response, Chapter 3, by frosthold. BlueFox added Liberty Plaza, Chapter 3 to her reading list. BlueFox added Indigo, Chapter 7: "Watchmen" to her reading list. Laurie Paulsen wrote on Brian George's scratchpad. KRDevemis wrote on peterjm's scratchpad. frosthold wrote a message for the circle The Swap. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to K.M.Wightwick. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to Dianne Archer. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to M. R. Callahan. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to lloveland. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to A.J. Dru. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to rondenenea. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to Cornelius Butterfield. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to Daisy Dien. Brian George wrote on Laurie Paulsen's scratchpad. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to Natalie Drake. Scribophile gave a Birthday Cake to Layson A. Williams. Yesterday	Writing Blog Into The Sunset By Brandon Nolta - 7 comments Adios, partners. Read more → SPOILER ALERT! By Justin C. Key - 3 comments Come and look into my crystal ball.... Read more → Natural, Only Better By Ervin Anderson - 1 comment Writing great dialogue is like performing a magic trick Read more → Read more from the writing blog →
	New In The Forums the anna story Last reply by terrex Spider senses tingling -- are... Last reply by Michelle Chicago Online Writers' Groups Last reply by Emma Larkins Anyone else feel like the Favo... Last reply by Laos D Feng Read more posts →	Writing Contests The New Beginnings Contest The winner of The New Beginnings Contest scores a $100 Amazon.com gift card. This contest is open to all members! See our writing contests →
	Main Review Queue Please log in or join to see this work. 3848 words - 2 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 3205 words - 1 critique Liberty Plaza, Chapter 3 Amber Lynn 1014 • Grammarian novel drama fiction literary Lisa tries to create order in the chaos that is her home. But a letter brings news...and memories. Read → 4186 words - 1 critique LOVE FROM THE ASHES OF WAR chap. 1 2-5-6- Enrico from Vienna 164 • Paper Jockey novel drama history romance Starting with a flashback of Giulia's early childhood, her father's death, her rebellion against her parents orthodoxy, going on her first job at 13. Her friendship with Tascha who weds out of her religion. Her marriage to Jacob, German invasion of A... Read → 13400 words - 2 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 2988 words - 7 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 3650 words - 0 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 1142 words - 2 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 1803 words - 1 critique Drift of Feathers P. Doughbury 165 • Paper Jockey poetry fiction poetry I don't care much for this poem. I'm more interested in what is wrong with it as opposed to how I can make it better. Thanks. Read → 102 words - 1 critique Please log in or join to see this work. 3781 words - 1 critique Dr. God Mullog Roots 768 • Ink Slinger script evil genius god stage play Yes, the title is miserable. I'm sorry. I'm working on it. Any suggestions? I am very unsatisfied with this piece of work and would be more than happy for any suggestions. Those familiar with plays and reading plays would be best suited, but fo... Read → 1869 words - 2 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 1649 words - 9 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 318 words - 4 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 4921 words - 2 critiques Stone Letters docx2 1067 • Grammarian poetry adult humor reflection Four poems, all representing experimentation with various types of form: "The Fisher Star" uses four six syllable quatrains." A Stone Letter," written in Dodoitsu form was inspired by a folk tale in the movie "Departures." Stasis uses the Sonnet for... Read → 459 words - 1 critique Please log in or join to see this work. 4065 words - 6 critiques Please log in or join to see this work. 2061 words - 3 critiques See more review queues →