How do I obtain the privileges of posting in the short story section? I've been a part of the forum for some time, but I only have a few posts under my belt as I've been absent a lot. Is there another way of getting some critique on my story?
Just get your posts over the 20 mark, and make sure that you have two constructive critiques that you have given in the Workshop. The only other route is to become a donating supporter, but even that route does not circumvent the need to give two constructive critiques for every item of your own that you post in the Workshop.