SCRIPTOPHOBIA
Write without fear. Critique without ego. Grow together.
Writers Helping Writers
Scriptophobia is an online writers’ community and writing workshop
Online Discussion Forums
We have both public and private forums for authors to talk and exchange ideas.
User Groups
We have both public and private user groups for members to workshop their writing in.
Critiquing Engine
We have a powerful critiquing engine to give and receive feedback on your writing.
How We Work
How We Work
Gain Points by Giving Feedback
You earn points by reading a member’s posted work, whether it is a short story or a full manuscript. You choose what to critique, how much to write, and give honest but supportive help on how what you think needs improvement in the writing.
Post Your Writing and Receive Feedback
You post your work, and one of our members reads it and gives you feedback on it. This helps you polish your writing and develop a clean manuscript.
Find Beta Readers and Make Friends
Most writers have a difficult time meeting people and getting honest feedback. That is not the case with members of Scriptophobia. Our members are writers, and they are willing to supply honest feedback that is supportive of your journey. They may also become your friend and colleague, if not a friend.
Register Today!
All you need is an email address, and once verified, just fill out your profile. No credit cards or commitments – period. Just join and start enjoying a supportive and open community based on positive feedback. And if you need more, think about becoming a premium member.
Become A Better Writer
Become a Better Writer
Write With Confidence
We have articles to help explain the art of writing everything from flash fiction to full-blown novels. Increase your knowledge at your own pace with simple instructions geared to help.
Collaberate
Work with other writers to fine tune your writing by getting critiques. Integrate suggestions to tighten up your writing for publication.
Revise To Perfection
Use beta reader feedback to fine tune your manuscript and perfect your writing.
Expert Knowledge
Get feedback from experts on your manuscript. Perfect for SciFi writers or those writing outside their knowledge scope.
Find Resources For Cover Art
Many books fail because of poor artwork. We have resources for writers that will help them find graphic artists for their cover art.
Find Resources for Printing Resources
Get help finding local resources for printing, which could save you a lot of money at sales events and signings
Scriptophobia Seminars
Writing Seminars
We will host writing seminars for our members, allowing them to get help with their current writing or assistance with the writing process specifically. As they come available, you will be notified.
Writing Centric Help
We have access to multiple successful writers willing to share their journey and the steps they took to become who they are. From websites to cover art, these seminars will help you become a well known author.
Why Join Us?
Why Join Us?
Community Support
You receive community support through our forums.
Writing Support
You get custom critiques from other writers, not just wannabe editors.
Knowledge Support
Learn about the art of writing through our Scriptophobia University!
Question and Answer Support
Got a question about the writing journey you are on? We have a specific forum to help you with that!
We are live
Scriptophobia is open for membership now!
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Our Story
Scriptophobia is part of the DAOwen Group. Our founder, Douglas Owen, is a writer, author, editor, and publisher. After multiple years of publishing, he decided what new writers needed was a safe place to workshop their writing before submitting it to publishers, agents, or self-publishing. Hence, he created Scriptophobia.
After thinking, reimagining, and many hours of code, the site went live on June 1st, 2025. Doug is adamant about keeping Scriptophobia a safe and supportive site dedicated to open and honest communication between members. It is okay to supply criticism if it comes from a positive place, and not meant to demean or embarrass.
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