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 Two

Good morning, guys! *yawns* I decided to get an early start so we'd have plenty of time. Thanks again to Red Tigress, ShadowLight, and SomeGuy for their awesome contributions last week! If you want to read their wonderful responses (or mine...

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Becky's Writers' Block Busters, Session One

Oh goodness, sorry for the delay, y'all! My power was out for much of the afternoon because of the awful weather, so I couldn't get online and do this. But hey, this is the internet - you guys are night owls anyway, right? Anyways, hello! ...

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