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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T06:12:23Z (almost 5 years ago)

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Here's how I would envisage writing the on-topic page. It's incomplete---it's better written by someone more familiar with the nuances of the site. Hopefully you can understand where I'm going with this.
I'd further recommend re-affirming each on-topic and off-topic reason in individual meta posts: it's not necessarily the same here.
---
---
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

Here's how I would envisage writing the on-topic page. It's incomplete---it's better written by someone more familiar with the nuances of the site. Hopefully you can understand where I'm going with this.
I'd further recommend re-affirming each on-topic and off-topic reason in individual meta posts: it's not necessarily the same here.
---
---
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([blogs](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviews, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

#19: Post edited by

becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T06:10:08Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
----
~~I think I'll leave it here (it's incomplete)---it's better written by someone more familiar with the nuances of the site. Hopefully you can understand where I'm going with this.~~
~~I'd recommend re-affirming each on-topic and off-topic reason in individual meta posts.~~

Here's how I would envisage writing the on-topic page. It's incomplete---it's better written by someone more familiar with the nuances of the site. Hopefully you can understand where I'm going with this.
I'd further recommend re-affirming each on-topic and off-topic reason in individual meta posts: it's not necessarily the same here.
---
---
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
----

#18: Post edited by

becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T06:05:50Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
I think I'll leave it here (it's incomplete)---it's better written by someone more familiar with the nuances of the site. Hopefully you can understand where I'm going with this.
I'd recommend re-affirming each on-topic and off-topic reason in individual meta posts.

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:59:51Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be) and [specialized writing tools](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1101/a-broad-guideline-for-questions-about-writing-specific-software).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and perhaps **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

#15: Post edited by

becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:57:26Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
~~- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication and [editing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/218/is-a-question-about-my-editing-someone-else-on-topic) process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing ([bloggers](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/30/is-blogging-considered-on-topic), reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

#14: Post edited by

becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:54:46Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
~~- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]~~
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: [Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/878/does-writing-se-accept-critique-requests) any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:53:13Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here), and questions requiring [specialist knowledge](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/20/research-questions-is-it-appropriate-to-ask-questions-on-specialist-knowledge-a). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:51:32Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
~~- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, illustrators, etc.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, [illustrators](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/32/illustrations-and-layouts-for-books), etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:50:45Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
~~- ***On-topic***: The publication process: publishers, submission, agents, illustrators, etc.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process, and working with publishers, agents, illustrators, etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:50:21Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
~~- ***On-topic***: The publication process: publishers, submission, agents, etc.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process: publishers, submission, agents, illustrators, etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:49:44Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
~~- ***On-topic***: The publication process: submission, agents, etc.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process: publishers, submission, agents, etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:48:48Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process: submission, agents, etc.
> [add example(s)]
~~- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.~~
> [add example(s)]
~~- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures.~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process: submission, agents, etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures, and [resources support the process of writing](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/31/how-technical-should-questions-on-writer-be).
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:47:11Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: The publication process: submission, agents, etc.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:46:04Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
~~- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]~~
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be *answerable*, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: General editing and copy-editing procedures.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Grammar or English self-improvement. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:39:43Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
~~The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing and publishing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.~~
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:39:25Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
~~The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.~~
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing and publishing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.
---
Also: assume I'm going to edit this a zillion times. I'll go through Writing.meta.SE to see what the community there has, in fact, agreed upon [everything else should be removed].

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
~~- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on the correctness of grammar. [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]~~
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on [specific grammar instances](https://writing.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/4/should-we-allow-grammar-questions-on-here). [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

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becky82‭ · 2020-01-19T05:29:57Z (almost 5 years ago)

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###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on the correctness of grammar. [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing.
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are welcome?
The overall mission of *Codidact: Writing* is to facilitate writing via a community-based question and answer (Q&A) website.
Questions need to be answerable, which requires that they are **narrow and focused**, and typically **accompanied by an illustrative short passage**. Questions are expected to be of benefit **beyond the original author**.
Questions that our community welcomes are:
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to generate or find writing ideas.
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions about how to improve one's own grammar or English. [*ed*: Why only English?]
> [add example(s)]
- ***On-topic***: Questions asking about how to express an idea, provided they are not limited to a specific instance.
> [add example(s)]
[*ed*: What have I missed?]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What questions are considered off-topic?
The community has declared certain questions off-topic, specifically:
- ***Off-topic***: Requests to proofread, edit, analyze, or critique any length of writing regardless of authorship. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Specific requests for how or what to write, or judgments on the correctness of grammar. [*ed*: Add links to meta discussion.]
- ***Off-topic***: Recommendation requests for professional writers, agents, publishers, etc. [*ed*: Add link to meta discussion.]
###*Codidact: Writing*. What to expect.
*Codidact: Writing* is a community-based Q&A site for professional or aspiring writers. We write fiction, nonfiction, technical writing, and other professional writing (bloggers, reviewers, etc.). Self-answering is fine, and even recommended if you solve your own problem.
Still don't know if your question is on-topic? Please ask on [the meta site](https://writing.codidact.com/meta) prior to posting.
---
---
Here's a draft for now [work in progress], to give a rough idea of what I think it should look like. I'll have to peruse the Writing.meta.SE posts to get a better understanding of the site-specific issues.
Most importantly:
- The on-topic page focuses on what's *on-topic*, not what's *off-topic*. Moreover, the on-topic material is at the start, made obvious, and there's concrete examples so the reader can think "my question is like that" (or "I can make my question like that").
- It's succinct (we're literally asking the reader to write concisely---we need to lead by example). ***Netizens are not going to read a wall of text***: they don't care about our motivations. I also strive to avoid vague writing (e.g. what does "help other writers" mean?).
- I say the word "community" a lot. I highlight how what's on-topic and off-topic is based on community decisions.

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