ABOUT THE ROGUE WRITERS
WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?
- We are passionate about accepting and encouraging all writing. Reconsider joining if D&D campaigns, fanfic, and graphic novels annoy you…
- We run monthly flexible, customizable challenges.
- We hold quarterly writing contests.
- We will hold an autumn strenuous “Novel/Project in a Month” challenge.
- We are preparing for a lengthy, adventurous word crawl.
- We play Rogue Writers-exclusive writing games, Jackbox games, and more.
- We are silly.
- We hang out on both Discord and our forums.
- We don’t watch our language.
- Our mascot is an emu named Rogue Widgee. (Long story made short: We have several Aussie members and Oregon’s Rogue Valley is also known for its emu farms.)
YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW
- Most of our members hold liberal views, and we fiercely protect those who are vulnerable. Bigots and bullies will feel neither comfortable nor welcome there. If we learn that a member’s presence compromises the safety of our other members, they don’t stick around.
- We vet new members as well as we can, and have a system that shields the current member list from being seen by those who are still in the waiting room. Therefore, if you’re joining to see who is there, you won’t be able to. However, if you need to know if someone is present for your own safety please feel free to reach out us at helpme@roguewriters.net
- We are passionate about transparency regarding our policies and procedures, and receptive to new ideas and criticism. We see the ongoing development and evolution of the Rogue Writers as a group project. You may view our group’s rules here: https://roguewriters.net/rogues-rules/
- We are NOT an equivalent alternative to NaNoWriMo. Our space is custom built for us, on our own terms, and on a much smaller scale. Our space is casual, intimate, and user-focused.
HOW TO JOIN ROGUE WRITERS
- While you’re not required to hang out on Discord, it is where we process new memberships. In the future, we might come up with a forums-only option. But for now, this is the method that provides us with the most safety controls.
- Therefore, to join Rogue Writers, you’ll need to join our server (linked in the menu at the top of the website).
- One you join the server, you’ll be asked to answer questions in our “Waiting Room.”
- Our moderating team vets each member to the best of their ability; therefore, they may reach out to you with follow-up questions.