Welcome to The Writers Bloc, the home base for theOtaku.com's beta-readers and a place for writers to come with questions and learn some new tricks and methods of storytelling, writing, or pretty much anything involving this mutt of a language we call Modern English.

Our Current Pool of Editors and Beta-Readers Includes:


If you have a story, essay, or any written work that you feel could use the assistance of a beta reader or editor, choose a beta-reader from the above list and PM them for availability.

As well, be sure to come visit every now and then to take part in writing workshops and discussions. And of course, if you have your own questions, don't be afraid to ask them here; we're neither teachers nor betters, but peers hoping to help.

The Weekly Schedule:

  • Monday: SomeGuy's Workshop (SomeGuy)
  • Tuesday: Rotating Guest Post (Various)
  • Wednesday: The Wednesday Word (SomeGuy)
  • Thursday: Beck's Workshop (NightBeck)
  • Friday: Updates and Open Questions (All)
  • Sunday: Becky's Writers' Block Busters (NightBeck)

So once again... welcome to The Bloc.

(Banner Design Courtesy of Red Tigress - thanks Red!)

Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session Twelve

Hi everyone! We had another very productive week, it seems. I read pieces from CoLoR Me EviL, SomeGuy, Shimaru, Nehszriah, and Katana, and they were all - dare I say it? - awesome. If you'd like to experience the awesome too, as always, links to t...

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Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session Eleven

Happy Sunday, everyone! I got an assortment of wonderful responses last week from Shinmaru, CoLoR Me EviL, waywardwarrior, and Katana (twice)! Go read their pieces. You won't be disappointed! And here are your standard reminders before we s...

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Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session Ten

Hey guys! It's Sunday, which means it's prompt time! I got awesome responses last week from DDG (twice!), Katana, Magnus Lensherr, and SomeGuy, not to mention Nehszriah, filling out a prompt from two weeks ago. (Which is totally more than allowed,...

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Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session Nine

First of all, guys, I'm so sorry that I haven't gotten around to reading your prompt responses from last week. Lots of unexpected insanity lately, both good and bad, but it's on my list of things to do. In any case, CoLor Me EviL, Magnus Lensherr,...

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Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session Eight

Hey all! Sorry for the delay. My internet went down (again!) this morning and is still down, so I went out to lunch at Panera so I could do the prompts for you. Well, I've pretty much polished off my French Onion Soup, so let's get going! W...

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