Site News & Announcements

Items Stats, Emoticons and More!

Greetings, Members!

We have some exciting information about our webhost, emoticons and your
item statistics!

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Stories.Com's hosting company, INetU, Inc. (http://www.inetu.net) has been
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Web hosting, TopHosts.Com. Be sure to read the press release; Stories.Com is
listed as one of their top clients!

For INetU's complete press release, please see:
         http://www.inetu.net/main/company/pr/pr_021206.cfm


New: emoticons!
We're pleased to announce that there are now 19 different emoticons to use! So
whether you're feeling , or , we've got an expression for you to use! We hope
you enjoy them; we absolutely these! To see all of the emoticons in action, find
StoriesML Help under Author Tools in your Member Tools pulldown.


Understanding Your Item Statistics & More
Do you want to understand your item ratings? Then be sure to read this brand
new item; you will learn a lot about your readers and their ratings!

Item Statistics  [ASR] #572342 Learn to understand your readers and ratings by using your items' Extended Statistics! by The StoryMaster

We've also added a new demographic category of "Readers By How They Describe
Themselves". Check your item statistics to find out if your readers are Casual
Writers, Avid Readers or something else!


Please Remember: Small Increase In Premium Membership Price
Since releasing Premium Memberships in January 2002, we have added numerous
features for authors and conveniences to members. Combined with a new portfolio
limit that is 4 times that of the Upgraded Membership, the Premium Membership
price will be increasing on January 4th, 2003. Until the price is increased, members
may purchase up to one (1) additional year of Premium Membership at its current
price. The price changes will be as follows:

                         Current  --> Beginning January 4th, 2003
          1 month     $15.00 -->  $20.00 (GPs only)
          3 months    $35.00 -->  $45.00 ($15.00 per month)
          6 months    $60.00 -->  $75.00 ($12.50 per month)
         12 months  $110.00 --> $120.00 ($10.00 per month)


         Find out more about Premium Membership ----> Invalid Item 


As we move into the new year, we want to sincerely thank our members for your
support and involvement in the community. We look forward to helping more and
more writers improve their skills, meet new friends and express themselves in an
honest, caring and nuturing environment. Thank You!

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We wish you and your family the best during this holiday season,
         ~~ The StoryMaster
                   & The StoryMistress