Also known as the Alt.Startrek.Creative newsgroup, which is an open/public depository for
Star Trek fan fiction spanning all of the series and some of the books. Vast amounts of (often) very expertly-written stories are found/generated in this
newsgroup. If you are a
Star Trek fan and like reading stories, I highly suggest you check out this newsgroup- my suggestion turns into an invitation if you're interested in sharing your
fanfic as well. Within the group you will find "
beta readers", editors, fact-finders, debates, cross-over stories (from other universes- i.e., I just got an award for a
Star Trek TNG/
Robert Heinlein's
Lazarus Long story).
As well, there are annual voting ceremonies where the writers AND the readers get to vote on Best Story (all series), Best Comedy, Best Incomplete Story, Best Author, Best New Author and so on. It is a tight community with a literal universe of ideas, adventures and dreams.