1 Respect and Inclusivity
Treat all members with respect and courtesy. Discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.
Be supportive and constructive in your feedback. Critique ideas, not people.
2 Content Guidelines
Keep content appropriate for a general audience. While the group is for adults, explicit content, including excessive violence or sexual material, is not permitted.
Avoid real-world political, religious, or other sensitive topics unless they are relevant to the fantasy world of Stormhaven.
3 Collaboration and Contribution
Participate actively and respectfully in discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative projects.
Credit others for their contributions and ideas. Plagiarism or claiming others’ work as your own is strictly prohibited.
4 Creative Freedom and Boundaries
Respect the established lore and world-building elements of Stormhaven. While creativity is encouraged, ensure that new ideas fit within the existing framework.
Major changes or additions to the world should be discussed and approved by the group or designated moderators.
5 Language and Communication
Use clear and respectful language in all communications. Avoid offensive or inflammatory language.
English is the primary language of communication, but members are encouraged to share linguistic diversity as part of their character or world-building contributions.
6 Participation and Engagement
Stay engaged and contribute regularly to keep the group dynamic and active. If you need to take a break or reduce your activity, please inform the group.
Participate in scheduled writing exercises, prompts, and group activities to foster collaboration and creativity.
7 Moderation and Dispute Resolution
Follow the guidance and decisions of the moderators. If you have a concern or dispute, address it respectfully with a moderator.
Moderators have the right to remove posts or members that violate the group rules.
8 Privacy and Confidentiality
Respect the privacy of fellow members. Do not share personal information or group content outside the group without permission.
9 Intellectual property
Intellectual property in particular fictional characters, created within the group belongs to the respective creators, and collaborative works should be shared with appropriate credit.
By adhering to these rules, we can create a thriving, respectful, and creative community for everyone involved in the Stormhaven Writers’ Guild.
10 AI Policy
I have no rules against the use of AI to help develop stories. AI should not be used to write stories that’s all. Our stories are intended to express our internality and help us connect with the internality of others. AI has no internality.