house rules…

Community Guidelines

How we read, write, and respond here.

OZ Books is a small community for writers who want a quiet place to read, write, and respond — far from the noise of social media. A few things to know before you join in:

Be honest. Be kind. Be generous.

We read each other’s work the way we’d want our own work read. Honest reactions, careful attention, and never personal attacks — on the writer or anyone they’re writing about.

Bring your real voice.

Write the way you talk. Don’t perform. The point isn’t polish; it’s presence.

Janice reads every comment.

She approves comments personally. That’s how this stays a real community and not a comment box.

What we don’t do here.

If something goes sideways…

Email Janice through the contact form. Comments can be edited or removed at her discretion. The goal is a kind, honest space — that’s the only line we hold firmly.