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Welcome To The Creative Writing Network

TCWN is a not-for-profit community built for writers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're just finding your voice or sharing stories you've carried for years, you belong here. Join us, connect with fellow writers, and let your words take flight.

A Place to Write. 
A Place to Belong.

The Creative Writing Network is a free, not-for-profit community for writers at every stage — the writing matters, not your membership tier.

Our Team.

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Meet The Team

Meet Timmie Ferguson, the confident owner and driving force behind our company. Her passion for innovation and dedication to excellence inspires our team every day. With Timmie's visionary leadership we provide exceptional service to our clients. When she's not working, she explores the latest technologies and connects with the community.

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What We Sell

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    Virtual Points

    **Virtual Points** are an engaging feature of The Creative Writing Network, allowing members to earn points by completing various tasks, such as providing feedback on fellow writers' creations, participating in writing challenges, or simply introducing themselves in the forum. For those who prefer a more straightforward approach, point packages are available for purchase. Join our community to enhance your writing journey and enjoy the rewards of your creativity!

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    Upgrade to an Emerald Membership

    Elevate your writing experience with the Emerald Membership at The Creative Writing Network for just $5/month! Enjoy benefits like free posting, double points on reviews, an upgraded portfolio, organized folders for your work, the ability to gift points to others, and priority support services. Unlock your creative potential and connect more deeply with our vibrant writing community today!

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Join Now Form

Choose a name you would like to use in the community.

Choose a password to use when you log-in.

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Add your birthday so we know how old you are

What types/styles of writing do you enjoy creating?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

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All donations are accepted. This community is not for profit and donations will be used to help pay for the site.

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Join Today
Owl-livia, the TCWN mascot, says: Join our writing community
Welcome to The Creative Writing Network
A place where every story matters and every voice belongs.
Owl-livia, Youth Town mascot

Hoot hoot, welcome to Youth Town!

I'm Owl-livia — your guide in this corner of The Creative Writing Network made just for younger writers like you (ages 12–17). Whether you're writing your very first poem or working on a full adventure story, this is your place to create, share, and belong. I can't wait to read what you write!

— Owl-livia 🦉

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Owl-livia's Treehouse

Owl-livia's Treehouse

Our community idea hub — a warm, imaginative space that belongs to Owl-livia and to all of you. Share ideas, grow them on the branches, and let the community make them bloom.

The Tree of Creativity

The branches are bare — and waiting. Every idea a member shares becomes a leaf on this tree. Browse the ideas below, add your own, and join the conversation on any branch.

How the Treehouse works

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Share an idea

Got a thought for how TCWN could grow? Submit it below — it goes straight onto a branch for everyone to see.

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Discuss openly

Every idea is visible to all members. Comment, build on it, or share your enthusiasm. This is a conversation, not a suggestion box.

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Watch it grow

The community shapes what TCWN becomes. Owl-livia is just here to keep the branches warm.

Members only — log in to share your idea or join the conversation.

Join TCWN free
Owl-livia

"Every great forest started with one acorn. Leave your idea on a branch — I'll keep watch over it."

— Owl-livia

Founding Member status closes on September 1, 2026
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writers have already joined as Founding Members
Become a Founding Member

Free to join. No writing experience required.

Ways to Earn Points

Every time you show up, write, connect, or cheer someone on, you earn points. Here’s every way to do it.

Action Points
Customize your profile2
Add a profile image1
Write your bio2
Post your forum introduction3
Welcome a new member2
Open a discussion thread2
Join a member’s fan club1 each
Collaborate with other members3 to everyone involved
Submit a blog or forum post2 each
Share TCWN on social media4 each time
Leave feedback (up to 50 characters)1
Leave feedback (51–100 characters)2
Leave feedback (101–200 characters)3
Leave feedback (201 or more characters)4
Refer a friend10 (your friend gets 25 welcome points)
Find Livia — our daily owl hunt3 per day
Add a branch to Livia’s treehouse2 each
Quartz membership sign-up bonus20
Emerald membership sign-up bonus50
Birthday5 (once a year)

All feedback must be constructive and respectful.

Emerald members earn double points on reviews and can gift points to other members.

Every point you earn is a record of how much you’ve shown up. Keep writing, keep connecting, and watch them grow.

Add Your Branch

What would you love to see at TCWN? Every idea matters — this community grows with yours.

The name you use in the TCWN community.
A short name for your branch.
Tell us about your branch. What would you love to see at TCWN?

Branches on the Tree

Every idea a member shares lives here. Browse the branches and join the conversation.