Weekly Wrap Up (Oct 28 - Nov 3)

Entry posted by Renee Stevens in Weekly Wrap Up November 4, 2018

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Hi, hi, y'all! For those that missed Wednesday's post, I'm back!!!! Not even a week back, and I already almost forgot a blog post, and then just as I was about done, the server was down. Luckily it came back up and I was able to post! I'm out of practice. After today though, @wildone will continue to do the weekly wrap up for a little while longer while I get settled back into the saddle.

Speaking of the server, the size of some threads are negatively impacting the memory on our dedicated server which, in turn, affects the site performance. As such, in the near future we will be archiving certain threads in the Forum Games and Humor and Chat. The threads will still be visible, but they will not be able to be added to or searched. New threads can be created to replace the ones that are being archived, but you won't be able to reply to the old threads. We trust you understand why this technical task is necessary. You can read @Myr's post here!

Before we get into the wrap up for the week, I have a reminder for everyone, as well as a couple of new things. Don't forget that your anthologies are due in to the proof team no later than November 15th! Regarding the anthologies, we're contemplating a new posting schedule for the anthologies to give the anthology a lot more exposure. I have a poll up, but it's not going to be up very long and will close this Friday. Make sure to get your vote in, by visiting the forum thread. There's also a couple of new blog opportunities, not just for authors, but for editors and readers too! First off, if you're an author you can join in on Guess the Author! If you are an author, an editor, or a reader, make sure to check out the other upcoming blog opportunities. We also have our themes for next year, which was announced on Wednesday, but they are:

2019 Spring Anthology
Due: May 15, 2019

In the Stars

Snapped

2019 Fall Anthology

Due: November 15, 2019

Fall From Grace

Raincheck

As you can see, I've been busy coming up with new ideas. If you have an idea for a blog feature, I'd love to hear it. I can't guarantee I can use all of them, but I'm always looking for new content for the blog. Now, on to the wrap up!

Anthologies

2018 Fall Anthology: Fight Back - Due Nov 15th

2018 Fall Anthology: Good Intentions - Due Nov 15th
2019 Spring Anthology: In the Stars - Due May 15th
2019 Spring Anthology: Snapped - Due May 15th

Blog Opportunities

Story Critique: Open to all GA authors. Sign up here.
Ask An Author: Send your questions for your favorite authors to @Carlos Hazday (no questions = no Ask An Author)
Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM your recommendation and why you recommend it to a Site Admin.
Guess the Author: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevens to participate.
3 Story Promo: Open to all GA Authors. PM @Renee Stevens to participate.
Author Interview: Open to all GA Authors. PM @Renee Stevens to participate.
Favorite Self-Written Story: Open to all GA authors. PM @Renee Stevens to participate.
Story Recommendations: Open to all GA authors & readers. PM @Renee Stevens to participate.
Questions & Answers: Open to all GA authors, readers, and editors. Visit the thread and PM @Renee Stevens to participate.