New Member?
New Member?
Quick Start Guide
You can find the guide here: New Member Quick Start
Introduce yourself
Why can't I post?
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- You're trying to post in a restricted section like the Writing Workshop. Some sections, like Announcements, Resources, and the Writing Workshop don't allow posts until you've been around for a while.
How Do I Create a New Thread?
Once you've navigated to the forum, there should be a "Post New Thread" icon in the top right of the forum page that lists the threads. It's circled in red in the below image:
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To post, simply click that icon. You should then go to a form where you can enter your thread. Add the title, content, and click Submit/Post and your thread will be posted.
How Do I Post a Reply to a Thread?
Once you've entered your content, click "Post Reply." Your reply should instantly be added to the thread.
Alternatively, you can click the "More Options" link to use a more detailed post editor. You can also then preview your post before submission.
What Are Likes & How Do They Work?
On this forum there is no dislike function, if you dislike a thread we ask you to simply move on to another without saying so
Usergroups
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