Where the First Draft is Your Block of Marble

Welcome Writers and Readers

Are you a writer with a passion for crafting stories that leave readers spellbound? Do you long to connect with like-minded wordsmiths who share your dedication and enthusiasm for the art of storytelling?

Perhaps you are an avid reader with a great eye for detail and an excellent command of the English language looking for a chance to read new stories without breaking your piggy bank.

Look no further, for The Sculpted Word is here to bring your aspirations to life!

Are you interested in joining the team as a writer (possible editor), beta reader, or proofreader? Click HERE.

A Reader’s Haven

Tired of paying outlandish prices for unedited pay-to-read chapters of never-ending stories? The Sculpted Word is a safe place for readers looking to escape into a world of fiction crafted with pride and not designed as a money trap.

  • Readers’ Gallery - not yet open.

  • Open Lounge - Free reading material to introduce you to our wordsmiths: short stories, fanfiction, introductory bios, author's notes, etc.

  • Cover to Cover - For when you need to hold a book in your hands.

  • Romance

    Dare to love! Let your heart be caught up in the sweet and steamy magic of love.

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  • Science Fiction

    Today’s science was yesterday’s magic. Open your mind to a world of possibilities!

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  • Fantasy

    Can you feel the magic? Enter worlds where magic and myth and the unthinkable dwell.

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  • Crime / Mystery

    Greed and violence! Watch your back as you step into a world filled with criminals. Keep your eye on the smoking gun.

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  • Thriller / Suspense

    Is the suspense killing you? All those goosebumps while you read and cower under your blanket.

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  • Action / Adventure

    Okay adrenaline junkies, strap on your helmets and hold on as you plunge into danger!

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  • Historical Fiction

    Journey back in time and see the world of yesteryear with the eyes of characters living, loving, and perhaps dying within the lines of history.

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  • Literary Fiction

    Some stories have heroes and heroines with journeys too big to fit within neatly identified genres. Who knows, you may discover yourself!

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Become a Member

Sculptor / Beta Reader
Free

Membership includes: Access to Writers' Workshop groups; Beta reader role earns Beta and proofreading services for own stories; Sculpted Word Editor-approved stories published to Readers' Gallery; Earns royalties for sale of stories in Gallery (must be at least 18)

✓ Author's bio includes external links to published hardcopy
Beta Reader / Proofreader
Free

Membership includes: Access to Writers' Workshop; Free subscription to all Reader's Gallery content maintained by serving as Beta reader and/or Proofreader for writers' unpublished stories/story chapters (must be at least 18)