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I am the co-creator of StoryCraft Story-Creation Software, which began in 1996 as one of the first software programs for fiction writers. Back then, when no one even knew how software could be used to help you write a story, my company was the first to coin the term "story-creation software." Now called StoryCraft New Edition, in its first major makeover in nearly two decades, the program is the only writer's software that allows writers to create any kind of fiction of any genre or any type, all based on the Mythic Hero Journey pattern integrated into the program by StoryCraft co-inventor John Jarvis. His Jarvis Method was the first to fully embrace the Journey pattern in all story writing, and through his software it continues to influence the creation of modern novels and movies to this day.

I want to bring StoryCraft New Edition to the attention of writers everywhere. Any assistance in helping me to spread the word about the software -- through reviews, social media, etc. -- is enormously appreciated. You may contact me (Irwin Berent) at WriterSuperCenter.com or at TheHeroPlace.com

To elaborate: Using the literary classic A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, as a reference and guide throughout the program, StoryCraft is not only a tool for designing, writing, and managing your stories but also a complete learn-as-you-write course in fiction writing with a built-in curriculum for using the software in the classroom or homeschool as well as for personal use.

Indeed, while professional writers use StoryCraft to develop novels & screenplays, anyone can use it just for the pure joy of expressing yourself through your own non-judgmental creative imagination. And whether you write for publication or just for self-expression, the software can even be used to create stories based on your own life for resolving traumas and other life issues. In fact, you can use StoryCraft for therapy too, as it gives you the freedom to delve into any traumas or challenges you have faced in your life by creating fictional stories with characters and situations that may mirror your own experiences while giving you the emotional distance of “just being a story” — to see yourself as a hero on a journey.

I welcome your interest in StoryCraft Story-Creation Software and its many uses for telling the Hero's Journey.

Irwin Berent
WriterSuperCenter.com / TheHeroPlace.com
Writerspage [at] writerspage.com

Anyone left in here?

Looking for a new moderator for teens group for my replacement

I really need to find a replacement for me for the Teen Writing and Teens group. As I will be leaving bookRix.

I have decided it is not a site for me. I can get feedback on my writing in the group I own on yahoo and on my site. That's what I joined here for-I have never cared if I won any contest. All I wanted was people to read my work and comment. That way I would know what was worth publishing. That's also the reason I entered the contests; to be read. However, it just hasn't been that way; I normally get maybe 9 clicks and a few are more than likely from my own editing.

I want those 5-6 people who do normally comment on my writing to know I appreciate them very much. I have even posted in the forums to be read but I don't get reads. Therefore, I need to find a replacement for me as moderator for this group.

I need someone older than 25 and who is good with grammer, punctuation and spelling. Someone who wants to help the younger writers with their own writing.

I will leave as soon as I find someone. I hope it's within the next week. As I do not want to leave the group in a lurch. If nobody is found I will have to close the group.

You can pm me or post here with your interest.

Thank you,
pamel

hello everyone! check out my book, and give me your opinions and dont forget to vote! please ;-)

There is a 13 year old girl missing from a town (Colorado City, TX) just 30 minutes away from my hometown. She has been missing since Dec 27 and her name is Hailey Dunn. No matter how far you are from this little town even if you are in another state or heck even another country by now I am begging for you to be vigilant and pass this on. When law enforcment were first contacted about this they would not issue an amber alert because of a technicality. The fact that no one had seen any vehicle in the mix was the technicality. I am sick with the fact that they let it go on for so long before they issued it. The sick bastard could be out of the state or even country (being in Texas) with her in the amount of tme they wasted. Of course, now there is one issued but it is now in the hands of us all around the US and farther to try and help this poor child. I am going to post some useful links below that have further details and pictures! Could you please spread the word and stay alert when you are out. REALLY look at any child that could be her age! If I were any stranger I wouldn't fault you for staring a bit harder in these situations. And please keep her and her family in your prayers?!

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5953199&posted=1#post5953199

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5El9g0oyrg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2SXiIPSr8M&feature=BF&list=ULRhb3aNUh4WY&index=6

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=327526

http://www.ktxs.com/news/26345660/detail.html

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/jan/02/cash-reward-offered-for-missing-13-year-old-girl/?cid=F%3Fcid%3DFacebook

http://sweetwaterreporter.com/content/colorado-city-girl-missing

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-536095

http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1162770&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=327856

http://www.ktxs.com/news/26358328/detail.html

http://www.kwes.com/Global/story.asp?S=13777726

http://www.findhaileydunn.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obhrUahDogo

http://everythinglubbock.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=68456

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2011/jan/04/colorado-city-mobilizes-to-look-for-missing-girl/

http://www.ktxs.com/news/26367589/detail.html

http://www.ktxs.com/news/26370613/detail.html

I know this was a very long message but this is more important than anything going on in my life! Is there anything more important in yours? No matter how much you may doubt this person would tunr up where you are, there is no facts that she won't. Children go missing all around the world every second of everyday! And if we can all pull together in these times of need we can begin to put a stop to it. Are you too busy to take a look and just get familiar with the situation and the girls face? Can you not do a big favor by handing out flyers to the stores you are already planning on going to? Can you not set down and really pray for this little girl to make a safe return home, even if you haven't spoken to God in years? Only we can put a stop to these viscious crimes by being vigilant and down right nosy even if others don't like it, because just one busy body neighbor could have just simply seen if she was approached or even seen where she was headed if they would have just been nosy! Back when people were scared to be a certain way because of busy bodies and snoopers it was harder to get away with stuff like this! I say we take our security back even if it means pissing off a few people and being labeled a snooper!!! So please for the sake of this precious girl, just take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to even alert one person. Because if we all just alert one person then that will alert all! Thankyou and tonight be thankful for the loved ones that you know are safe and sound.

~mf Harris

http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-valerie-byron-fee-the-lover

My favorite piece has been entered in this new contest.
I invite you to read THE LOVER and give me a vote if you feel it
merits one.

Thank you so much.

Valerie :-)

Hello, all. I'm the newest member - obviously. I too am a humanist. To many have skewed their original perspectives with greed, with ambition, and with desire. I hope and know that it is us WRITERS who can and SHALL inspire the change that this world needs.

And...if you get the time, I would be much appreciative if you would read my contest entries.

Winter & Poems: http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-zachary-gibson-ice-and-fire

http://www.bookrix.com/_ebook-bookdoesnotexist-p

Family Stories: http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-zachary-gibson-that-word

http://www.bookrix.com/_ebook-bookdoesnotexist-p

I have done some editing to Harsh Winter, while one of my lovely friends thought the language mistakes were due to me being a not-native English speaker.
I am very gratefull to her and ask: if you want to give some ratings, please read again, for some lines have the "right" wording now.
(site and sight sound the same in speaking but...)
Thank you for your patience. Dutchy 1 (Nan)