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​How do I join TCWN? Click "Join Today" in the menu. Fill in the form and submit — you'll receive an email within a few minutes with a link to set your password and activate your account. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

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Is TCWN really free? Yes, completely. The free Quartz membership never asks for a credit card and never expires.

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How do I post in the forum? You need to join a group before you can post. Open the group you want to post in and click the Join button first. Then click "Write something" to start a post.

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How do I earn points? There are over 20 ways — setting up your profile, posting in the forum, submitting writing, giving feedback, and joining challenges. Visit the Earn Points page for the full list.

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What is a writing challenge? A timed, community-wide prompt that runs for a set number of days. Submit your response using the form on the Challenges page. Anyone who completes all days earns Challenge Completer recognition.

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How do I submit my writing? Go to the Submit Writing page in the menu. Choose the Adult or Youth Writing Feed, fill in the form, and submit. Your piece goes live straight away.

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I submitted the Join Today form but I can't log in. What do I do? Check your email for a link to set your password — it may be in your spam folder. If you can't find it, reach out to Timmie and she'll sort it.

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What is Youth Town? TCWN's dedicated space for younger writers, with its own guides, challenges, and community