http://bl.canadia.info/sims/links.jpgEvery good library needs a reference section! Here you can find essential forum thread links for the Simlit enthusiast!
http://bl.canadia.info/sims/plumbob.pngWriters' Lounge - This is the main hangout thread for the
Sims 4 Stories and Legacies forum! Everyone is welcome; it doesn't matter what game you use to write your story, you will be embraced with open arms to chat about Simming, writing, and all manner of other topics! Hosted by @CathyTea and @friendsfan367 .
Sims and Friends: Share Your Stories!! - This is the main hangout thread for the
Stories and Legacies forum! Everyone is welcome; it doesn't matter what game you use to write your story, you will be embraced with open arms to chat about Simming, writing, and all manner of other topics!
The Stories and Legacies Index Gateway - This thread is the "gateway" for the Stories and Legacies Index in the
Sims 4 Stories and Legacies forum; the Stories and Legacies Index Newsfeed gets reposted there, so if you would like an easy way to get notified of just the news, I recommend clicking the gold star on the Stories and Legacies Index Gateway thread to keep updated!
A Quick Guide to Simlit - This is
the place to go if you are new to the world of Simlit! This is an amazingly in-depth, yet incredibly easy-to-understand guide on all sorts of Simlit topics; everything from setting up story websites and editing pictures to the best ways to advertise and promote a new story. The thread is also very open to questions and adding new content as needed! If you are interested in starting a story, check out this guide! Hosted by @Julyvee94 .
Sims 3 Challenge List - Looking for new inspiration for a story? This is the
new, updated, and maintained challenge directory for
Sims 3! The "Stories and Legacies Index" of challenges, this is
the place to go to look up challenge rules! This is an excellent place to get ideas for stories! Hosted by @Meeshelby .
Sims 4 Challenge List - Looking for new inspiration for a story? This is the
new, updated, and maintained challenge directory for
Sims 4! The "Stories and Legacies Index" of challenges, this is
the place to go to look up challenge rules! This is an excellent place to get ideas for stories! Hosted by @Meeshelby .
Reading Circles - Reading Circles are small groups of writers who dedicate time to read each other's stories and have discussions with each other. If you are a new writer, joining a Reading Circle can be a great way to get those "first few readers," and they are also a great way to make friends or for those who enjoy reading but don't know what to read to get a dedicated set of stories to follow. If any of these things sound up your alley, definitely check it out! Hosted by @CathyTea .
Freezer Bunny Book Club - Do you enjoy reading Simlit but you don't know where to start? Then check out the Freezer Bunny Book Club! Every week a different story is featured, with open "coffee hour" discussions taking place all day every Friday. Hosted by @CathyTea . Currently on break.
What Happened in Your Sims Game Today? - This thread, located in
Sims 3 General Discussion, is all about sharing the stories happening during gameplay of various versions of
Sims games. Fans of Simlit will enjoy browsing through the thread and following the different interesting stories of a variety of Simmers and their Sims! Hosted by @emorrill .
What Happened in Your Game Today? - This thread, located in
Sims 4 General Discussion, is all about sharing the stories happening during
Sims 4 gameplay. Fans of Simlit will enjoy browsing through the thread and following the different interesting stories of a variety of Simmers and their Sims! Hosted by @cupcakesims .
The Interactive Reality Game Show Community Thread - A discussion and hang out thread for interactive game show Sim stories and their community. If you enjoy interactive game show stories, feel free to check it out! Hosted by @Turner .
Monthly Simlits: A Short Story Challenge - If you enjoy writing Simlit but are looking for a challenge, I'd highly recommend checking out the Monthly Simlits: Short Story Challenge thread! Every month is a different theme that you must use to write a story, using 1-12 pictures from any
Sims game and 500-1500 words. It's a lot of fun! This thread is a continuation of the previous
Short Story Challenges thread. Hosted by @Pegasus143 , and @SilentWolf101 .
The Poetry/Song Lyrics Illustration Challenge - Another great thread for Sim storytellers who like to stretch their imagination and practice their in-game photography skills, this thread is dedicated to the creation of choosing a poem or set of song lyrics and illustrating it using the
Sims game of your choice! Hosted by @PalmArrow .
Choose-Your-Own-Simventure - Did you enjoy Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books as a kid? Are you interested in writing your own interactive fiction using Simlit as your medium? If so, this thread is the place to go for finding prompts to get you started! You can feel free to suggest new prompts or reserve one that has already been suggested! Hosted by @pronterus .
The Pen Pal Project - Looking to take your writing in a different direction? The Pen Pal Project is a collaborative project with allows two Simmers to pair up and write a story together by exchanging pen pal letters between their Sims. This allows for even cross-game version projects! If this piques your interest, then check it out! Hosted by @CathyTea .
Simlit Celebrations and Discussions - Do you love Simlit? Do you want a place to discuss fan favorites? Do you like the idea of sharing what's on your Simlit reading list lately? Then this discussion thread is for you! This thread is all about sharing your enthusiasm for Simlit with others, so feel free to jump in and discuss your favorite stories, and what about them
makes them your favorites! Hosted by @AdamsEve1231 .
The Art of Sims Storytelling - This thread is all about discussing writing using the medium of the
Sims games. Topics of discussion here include the process of writing Sims stories, the Simlit community, imagery and themes used in Simlit, the history of Simlit, and a variety of other subjects! Feel free to pose discussion topics and answer questions! Here writers can discuss their different approaches, outlooks, and philosophies. Hosted by @MedleyMisty .
The Feedback Thread - This thread is the place to go if you want to get specific feedback on your Simlit writing. Please be sure to check out the guidelines, both for requesting feedback and providing feedback. This thread is designed to promote helpful constructive criticism at the request of authors! Hosted by @CathyTea .
"It's Done!" - Have you recently finished a story? Come here to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with other Simlit authors! Hosted by @CathyTea .
PurpleDaySims - Have you recently lost a beloved Sim in your story? Feel free to drop by this thread and honor their memory by letting us know more about their life, what made them so special, and feel free to share any personal stories about them! Hosted by @CathyTea .
The Kindness Bench for SimLit Writers and Storytellers - Feeling discouraged, frustrated, down, and just in need of a little inspiration and encouragement? The Kindness Bench is a place where you can post if you are in need of a little positive energy coming your way. When writer's block, game glitches, plot complications, or drops in readership strike, if you need friendly encouragement, then come sit on the Kindness Bench. (I can't tell you how much this thread has helped me out... in fact, the Stories and Legacies Index is
still here thanks to the encouragement of those on the Kindness Bench! It's an excellent resource!) Hosted by @CathyTea .
The Writer's Hangout - Contrary to it's title, this thread isn't a hangout thread, but a promotion thread. Looking for a place to promote your new story chapters without feeling like you are interrupting a conversation or spamming? Then this is the place for you! The promotions on this thread also typically include graphical splash banners, so if you are the kind of reader that likes a "cover image" to catch your attention, this is a good thread to browse for reading material, similar to browsing the book covers in a bookstore!