EDIT- THE 2024 CHALLENGE IS UP! CLICK HERE TO GO TO CHALLENGES

A reminder when posting your stories to click on the button with the Microsoft Word 'W' in it, paste your document in there, then post it. DON'T FORGET TO PREVIEW TO MAKE SURE IT LOOKS RIGHT!

Otherwise we get weird spaces which makes it hard to READ.

What are the deets?

The Usual!

1. This is *NSYNC fiction, so stories must center a member of the band. Of course, crossovers are ok!
2. The challenge begins August 8th and will end August 31. Your story must be complete by the end of the challenge.
3. Drama is fine (preferred!) -- please use discretion in what you write and post here and use content warnings where they might be needed.
4. Remember to rate/give feedback/add stories and authors to your favorites list!

Greetings, fanfiction writers and fellow *NSYNC fans! I come to you today to offer a few resources to our authors looking to level up their art.  I also want to gently encourage writers to please do a round of read through and editing on your fanfiction chapters and stories. The reading experience is very important-- if your reader can't get lost in the story, your reader can't reap the benefits of your work.  In this time when fans are inspired, the archive may receive some attention and I want your work to SHINE. Spelling, grammar, spacing all need a closer look.

Need more assistance? Reach out. We are NSYNCFICTION on twitter and Instagram and nsyncfictionarchive at GMAIL.

Following are great free/low cost resources for spellcheck/grammar/writing and story planning- don't forget that for $3 a month you can join our Patreon (PATREON.COM/NFCOMMUNITY), which gives access to our discord community where you can commune with our writers and fellow fans. We have a GREAT time in there!

Grammarly -https://www.grammarly.com/: Grammarly works across all the apps and sites you use. No copying, no pasting, no context switching.

Reedsy.com - https://editor.reedsy.com/ or  https://blog.reedsy.com/writers-resources/ : Reedsy not only provides a free writing app and typesetting/ publishing tool, but they also run a blog where they regularly provide resources for writers. I've used Reedsy to publish short stories and even write/publish a novel.

Fictionary: https://fictionary.co/Intelligent online STORY editing software that helps writers and editors create award-winning fiction. (FREE TRIAL)
ProWritingAid- https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=6370 (my preference for editing): Premier and affordable software to help you strengthen your writing. There's a free trial & this is used by nearly 1 million professionals 
BetaBooks- https://betabooks.co/ Beta Reader Management software for authors (great way to include your fans in the writing process and make them feel like insiders!)
ScribeCount https://www.scribecount.com/  Track your digital sales, bestseller rank & more
TechSurgeons http://techsurgeons.com/: Hosting & website design (specializes in author sites)
Anti Social: http://anti-social.cc/Shut off social media or internet and focus on work

https://onestopforwriters.com/storytellers-roadmap: The path from a story idea to a completed product is winding one, which is why having a map is so valuable.

Hiveword Online Fiction Organizer http://hiveword.com/ : great little online organizer & writing tool

Save The Cat Tools http://www.blakesnyder.com/tools/ : Must have printable sheets that work on Save The Cat principles
Jami Gold's Worksheets for Writers http://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/   : A plethora of excellent writing & editing tools
Writing Pacemaker  https://pacemaker.press/ : A completely customizable way to track word count progress and set word count  goals to fit your writing style and productivity schedule
Story Structure Database https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/story-structures/ : Movie breakdowns to help you master story structure
Word Frequency Counter http://www.writewords.org.uk/word_count.asp : Find your overused words quickly with this counter
100 Online Dictionaries https://custom-writing.org/blog/100-best-online-dictionaries-stock-up-on-new-words-today : If you are looking for specific or niche information, give these specialized dictionaries a whirl

Fictionary Community https://fictionary.circle.so/home : Learn craft, network, and find resources
The Creative Academy : https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/ Find your people, build relationships, and grow together
Scribophile https://www.scribophile.com/dashboard/- a community that focuses on critique swaps and open discussion
The Critique Circle http://bit.ly/apbe4O- critique exchange community

Litcharts https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms? : a directory of literary devices and terminology
Rainy Mood http://www.rainymood.com/ : Write to the sound of rain
Reverse Dictionary http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml: find related words
Action Verb List https://writershelpingwriters.net/writing-tools/ : Lose the bland and get specific
Silk http://weavesilk.com/ : Create something beautiful while thinking through writing problems
The Skeptic's Dictionary http://www.skepdic.com/: weird and wonderful story inspiration
The Character Therapist  http://charactertherapist.com/ : Put your characters on the couch
The Writer's Knowledge Base  http://hiveword.com/wkb/search: A search engine for writers
One Stop For Writers® Pinterest Board  https://www.pinterest.com/onestop4writers/: best of the best writing articles
Writers Helping Writers® Pinterest Board  https://www.pinterest.com/angelaackerman/the-best-of-writers-helping-writers/: most popular articles in one place

...and we'll try to make it come true. I am old, so Ambrosia, BIGGEST PART OF ME rolled through my head.

Anyway... welcome to the holiday season at *NSYNC-fiction. Sing it with me, everyone!

It's a wonderful feeling... feel the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling...

Hope you caught the animated version of NSYNC's Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. It drops at 10AM! Pick it up on their Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPZZrk_N0Pc.

In the spirit of the holiday season, we're announcing something new...

Do you have a story idea that you'd love to see written? You can now submit a wish to the Fic Wish List: https://bit.ly/NFWishList.

Wishes can be granted by any writer on *NSYNC-fiction.

Writers reserve the right to use all or part of the wish for their story-- chop and screw it, or satisfy it as written. Because we allow this, can be granted more than once.

Readers: Please note the guidelines for requesting a story.

Writers: If you grant a wish, please pay attention to the request to give credit - ensure that it is the first thing you add to your story.

When the wish has been granted, i'll note a link on our handy tracker spreadsheet at https://bit.ly/NFWishGranted.

Alternatively, you can send me the link via email (nsynfictionarchive at gmail) or at nsyncfiction on twittter and IG.

We are NOT running Secret Santa this year but maybe this will spark some joy in fic writing without obligation.

Now's a great time to post up ideas that you're willing to let another writer run with!

*NOTE: once the stories are written and posted, they always the property of the writer. If you're not OK with that, don't request it. Write it!