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How Do I Access this website?
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You can access this as writingforgirls.com or artforgirls.com. Both addresses take you to this webpage.
You can also use website on mobile devices, although there are a few functions which are only available on the desktop version.
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Who is this website for?
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This website is for girls from 9-13 years of age.
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How does the website make sure privacy is protected?
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The website is completely anonymous. Every member creates a username which is the only thing that identifies a member on the wesbite. The only personal information stored by the system is email address and birthdate. Emails are never used for any purpose besides contacting members about the content of the website. Email addresses are not available to other members. Birth date is used to determine the author's age for readers.
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How does the website provide a safe and supportive environment for girls who love to share their creative writing and art?
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You can control access for every feature (i.e. story/artworks) you create. Each feature can have its own privacy level
There are 4 different privacy levels for your features. Of course, you always have full access to view and comment on all of your features. A 'member' is someone who signs up for the website and gets a login id. A 'Trusted Member' is someone who you know in real life that you trust (e.g. a good friend). You determine which members are trusted with a function on the main page.
| Privacy Level | Who can View Feature? |
Who Can View Comments? |
Who Can Add Comments |
| Private |
Only You |
Only You |
Only You |
| Trusted |
Trusted Members |
Trusted Members |
Trusted Members |
| Member |
Trusted Members
Other Members |
Trusted Members
Other Members |
Trusted Members
Other Members (See Table Below) |
| Non Member |
Trusted Members
Other Members
Non Members (accessed with a link you send them) |
Trusted Members
Other Members |
Trusted Members
Other Members (See Table Below) |
For member features, you can set the comment level to suit your privacy needs.
You can change the level at any time, and the level applies to all of your member features.
Here are the different feature comment levels for members...
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Green level: All comments appear immediately on the website, but any inappropriate comments can be removed by you at any time.
Yellow level: All comments are reviewed by you before they appear on the website. You can remove any inappropriate comments BEFORE they appear on the website.
Red level: No comments can be added to any features When switching to this level from another level, any existing comments remain visibile. You can remove comments at any time
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Comments can be very encouraging, and constructive criticism can make features better. However, potential negative or inappropriate comments need to be addressed.
This website uses an approach that lets you control the level and type of comment moderation for your features. All comments that are removed by authors/artists are reviewed by the editor. Any pattern of inappropriate comments will result in blocked access for the commenter.
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Will all submitted features be shared on the website?
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Possibly not. Members are strongly encouraged to submit their features, but it is possible that some features may not be appropriate for the website. Some submitted fatures may not appear on the website due to the content or creative skill of the author/artist, although it is expected that the majority of submitted material will appear on the website.
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Do members have to contribute?
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No. Submission is encouraged but not required. Some girls may just enjoy reading stories or viewing art created by girls of their age. Some girls may read stories or view art here and someday be inspired to create their own. Also, girls may want to share their creations with family and friends online.
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What genres of writing appear on the website?
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The website currently supports realistic fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, mystery, science fiction, historical fiction and poetry. You can search on these categories to help find your favorite stories.
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What genres of art appear on the website?
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The website currently supports drawing, colored drawing, painting, photography and other types. The subjects are fantasy, people, landscapes, animals, objects and other subjects. You can search on these categories to help find your favorite artistics creations.
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How can I keep track of my favortie stories and artworks?
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You can set favorite artists and authors and then find features from your favorites. You can also rate individual features from 1 to 5 stars and then later search on highly rated features. Importantly, these ratings are only for your use -- the authors/artists will not see these ratings. This will prevent authors/artists from feeling badly if their features are not given the best ratings.
It is a good idea to rate every feature you view, because you can then find features that are new to you. There is a 'no opinion' option which indicates you have viewed the features but choose not to give a rating.
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Can I share my stories and art with non-members such as family and friends?
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Yes. A sharing function allows you send family and friends a story link which which allow them to view your features. You can share either stories,artworks or both. Anyone using the links does not need to sign up on the website. Non-members cannot see the comments section or add to the comments section.
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Is there any cost for participating in the website?
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No. The website exists for encouraging and supporting girls who love to write and make art. There is no advertising on the website.
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How do I become a member so I can start sharing or reading stories??
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Note from the Editor
Hi,
I'm KitKat (a psuedonym of course!). I created this website to share my love of writing and art with other girls. My dad helps me with the technical stuff, but I am the editor and help moderate the stories/art to make sure every girl has a great experience here.
Questions or comments?