Friday, December 30, 2011

The Elements of Turmoil

[Sad] [Shipping] [Adventure]


Author: RadaVonVon

Description: There is an imbalance in Equestria that only the Prince of Chaos himself, and Princess Celestia can detect. While trying to discover its mysterious source, everypony soon finds that the threat is much different, and much bigger than they would have ever suspected.


The Elements of Turmoil (All Current Links)


Additional Tags: Nextgen, Grey Area, Trollestia, Sad, Odd Pairings

Pipsqueak the Valiant

[Slice of Life] [Adventure]


Authors: Your Antagonist (VegaKS03) & Starwind Dood

Description: Pipsqueak is a timid colt and he hasn't attended school since he moved from Trottingham.  During his first day at Ponyville Elementary he finds himself plagued by various bullies and dilemmas, that he must deal with not as mild-mannered Pipsqueak, but as the hero Pipsqueak the Valiant.



Additional Tags: Pipsqueak, New, Kid, At, School

Thursday, December 22, 2011

At Home on the Range

[Shipping]


Author: Bronius Maximus

Description: Rainbow Dash finally did it! A sonic rainboom on command! Except she also managed to break every window in Applejack's farmhouse in the process. Now she has to pay for each one, and with her wages from managing the weather not nearly enough to cover the damage, she has to work on Applejack's farm for two whole weeks! Talk about cruel and unusual punishment. Still, maybe it wouldn't be all bad. At least she would get to hang out with her friend AJ right? Wrong. Light to moderate RainbowxMac...


Part 1


Additional Tags: RainbowxMac, cattle drive, adventure, Apple family

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Waking up in a New World

[Shipping] [Sad] [Comedy] [Human in Equestria]


Author: Finesthour

Description: This is a self fic of me entering Equestria.


Waking up in a New World (All Links)


Additional Tags: Romance, Drama, Love, Envy, Happiness

My Little Pony: Prime (Update Parts 4, 5, and 6)

[Grimdark] [Crossover] [Shipping] [Adventure]


Author: Brony Tom

Description: After a blue meteor crashes into the Everfree Forest, an insidious poison spreads throughout Equestria, corrupting ponies that it ensnares. Ponies everywhere must fight their neighbors, their friends, and even themselves...

Part 1 - Impact
Part 2 - Sparks
Part 3 - Unwelcome Guests
Part 4 - Precursor
Part 5 - Sowing Seeds
Part 6 - Stirring

Additional Tags: Metroid, Phazon, Corruption, Long, Adventure

Rarity's Mid-Death Crisis

[Comedy]


Author: Recamen

Description: After a night in which she may have had one too many drinks, Rarity wakes up to find that everything below her head is missing. See her publicly declare herself deceased, be the general drama queen she is, and put together the pieces of a puzzling evening.


Rarity's Mid-Death Crisis


Additional Tags: Short, Slice-of-life, Rarity, Berry Punch, Octavia

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Chaos: A Story

[Normal] [Human in Equestria]


Author: Nova

Description: Chaos is a constant. Everyone lives by it, has it in their lives. But what if you could control Chaos. Does that make you the bearer of all things evil. Does that make you unwanted? Does the past control you? Can you be redeemed? Order destroys Chaos as Chaos destroys Order, but why? Everything is fluid, forever changing, chaotic.


Chaos: A Story


Additional Tags: Allegorical, Dark, Redemption, Order vs. Chaos, Fate

Flying High, Falling Hard (Update Part 2)

[Shipping] [Slice of Life]


Author: soundslikeponies

Description: Dash couldn't pin point why she fell so hard for Twilight if she tried. Maybe it was all the fascinating things Twilight knew or the things she did. Maybe it was the way Dash could just be relaxed around her, and not worry about her image. She hated learning, but when Twilight taught her things they became fascinating. Whatever the reason was, all she knows is that she fell deeply and almost completely for the mare.


Chapter 1
Chapter 2


Additional Tags: crush, romance, drama, gradual relationship

Monday, November 28, 2011

Doctor Whoof and the Source (Update Complete)

[Crossover] [Adventure] [Sci-Fi] [Dark]

Author: Master Shake

Description: The story follows Doctor Whoof as he embarks on an adventure to save Equestria from the evil which he accidentally summoned there when he crossed the gap between realities in his TARDIS. Along his journey he acquires the aid of each one of the mane six characters. They each become a Doctor's so called companion, but for only a brief period of time. As the story progresses, more and more is learned about an ancient artifact that every civilization has to call 'The Source'. With the help of our pastel colored equines, the Doctor will not only protect 'The Source' from those who wish to use its powers for evil, but learn more about what kind of a role the object played in the history of Equestria.


Additional Tags: Attempt at Epic origin story

Friday, November 25, 2011

Doctor Who: The Immortals (Update Part 4)

[Crossover] [Sci-Fi]


Author: Lennora

Description: The Doctor returns to Equestria after helping imprison Nightmare Moon and disappearing for one thousand years. Of course, where the Doctor goes, danger and adventure follow. This time he's dragging the newly-returned Princess Luna around with him as they investigate a series of disturbances in the Equestrian city of Fillydelphia.


Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4


Additional Tags: Adventure, Aliens, Luna, Doctor, Nightmare

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Nightmare

[Crossover] [Random}


Author: Kihan Ericson

Description: Pony/Wicked Crossover.


Nightmare


Additional Tags: Wicked, Sad, Serious, Humor, Luna





Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Unmarked

[Normal] [Adventure]


Author: Croswynd

Description: Cutie marks are what defines a pony once they reach their special talent in life. It is who they are, even more so than the names they are given. Yet, Novell has grown to adulthood without a single mark adorning his flank, a pegasus pony with no idea where he fits in Equestria. However, a chance meeting with a particular Professor gives him an opportunity to find out exactly what he's supposed to be and hopefully find a few friends along the way while he's at it!


Prologue/Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Additional Tags: Long, Adventure, Place in Life, Cutie Marks, and fun!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Swordpony (Update)

[Dark] [Adventure]


Author: Wisdom Thumbs


Description: As the Master Swordpony of the Princesses, Red Pommel is entrusted with the delivery of a Royal Dictum to the Griffin Kingdoms. But when he takes a shortcut through Shetland against Celestia's advice, he quickly finds himself in a fight for his life. Can Pommel make it to the Eyries, or will the Dictum fall into the wrong hooves?


Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Additional Tags: Sword fight between two ponies

Monday, November 7, 2011

Northbound (Update Prologue)

[Adventure]


Author: RinellaWasHere

Description: With the rest of the Mane Six gone on a diplomatic mission for Celestia, Fluttershy is having a restful, if lonely, summer. But one day, a mysterious member of the Apple family arrives in town, carrying three strange gemstones. He explains (and demonstrates) that the stones allow any pony who uses them to harness powerful magic, beyond that of any unicorn. He offers a few local ponies a deal- if they come with him to the dangerous and unexplored North, where the stones were allegedly discovered, they can get a cut of the profits from selling the mystical rocks. Fluttershy, along with an ensemble cast of background ponies and OC's, finds herself on a grand adventure that will take her beyond the borders of Equestria.


Prologue
Chapter 1


Additional Tags: Adventure, Fluttershy, Derpy Hooves, Big Mac, OCs, Elks in Kilts, Magic, Long

Friday, November 4, 2011

Without a Doubt

[Normal]

Author: Fable Scroll

Description: Rainbow Dash gets a friendly reminder that she does not need to prove herself to her friends.


Additional Tags: Episode-like, Slice of Life, Insecurity, Reassurance, Determination

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Princess Luna: The Banishment Chronicles: The Untold Story of Luna

[Random] [Sad]

Author:
Kihan Ericson

Description: Luna on the moon during her 1000 year banishment.


Additional Tags: Luna, Celestia, Moon, Banishment, Harmony

Friday, October 28, 2011

War of Northern Aggression

[Normal] [Adventure]


Author: DylanB

Description: A thousand year lament locked away in the frozen north is set free by curious innocence. Can two kingdoms reunite in friendship? Will sins of the past keep them in secret hatred of one another? And why is Princess Celestia in the center of all this?


Prologue
Chapter 1

Additional Tags: Adventure, Long, Equestria, Celestia, Ancient

Monday, October 24, 2011

Halloween!

Nightmare Ni-ahem, I mean Halloween is almost upon us. One week from now to be exact. In the meantime I suggest you all do three things. One, be sure to watch Luna Eclipsed as many times as humanly possible, two, check out the Grimdark section and read yourself something macabre (as long as it's not Cupcakes, trust me on this one). You can even try your hoof at writing something to fall under the Grimdark header, if you're up to the challenge. Lastly, enjoy the new midnight background on Pony Draft, as it will be here for this week only. This has been a Pony Draft PSA: Happy Halloween!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

A Rainbow's Burden

[Sad] [Shipping]


Author: Tiyron

Description: When Fluttershy tries to help a pony in need she gets lured into a cave deep within the everfree forest. The cave however is not harmless, it is filled with an ancient poison which intoxicates who ever it encounters for too long. Its consequences are severe, and can even be lethal. Luckily Dash is there to save Fluttershy and the mysterious pony who was inside of it as well. But it might be too late already.


A Rainbow's Burden


Additional Tags: FlutterDash, Desperate Measures, Emotional Stuggles, Magic, Sad ponies are best ponies

Saturday, October 8, 2011

A Call to Action

The brony community is amazing. It really is. It takes a really special show and some really special fans to make something as awesome as bronies. A website like Pony Draft would never work without the support of it's followers, and bronies are pretty amazing followers.

We've proved that this site can work. We've received great submissions, those submissions have been reviewed, and some have been posted to Equestria Daily! This site could be an incredibly helpful tool to countless numbers of brony fanfic writers around the world. There's one problem, though: they haven't heard of it.

That's where you, fellow bronies, come in. For those of you who know this site, spread the word any way you can! If you know anypony who could benefit from this site, let them know about it. The more people know about the site, the better it is. And when someone submits a story here, help a brony out and review it! You have no idea how much help you could provide with one comment.

This is a call to action. For them. For us. For Equestria!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Luna's Rainbow Six Equestria

[Crossover] [Light Grimdark]

Author: DarcySupremest

Description: Most Ponies are happy that the Moon Princess has returned, but many think she can not be trusted, an evil organisation named "Chaos Legion" wants Luna Banished and are willing to take lives to get it done. A Team of Elite Soldiers are formed to Protect Equestria from the Chaos Legion. They are Luna's Rainbow Six.


Additional Tags: Crossover, War, Special, Forces, Luna 


Monday, September 19, 2011

Ponies of War

[Grimdark] [Crossover]


Author: Wisdom Thumbs

Description: For millennia, the world of Equestria has known nothing but peace. That is, until the day the Locust Horde broke free of their underground warrens and laid waste to the planet, wiping out entire populations in a matter of days. It's been nine years since that day, and only one pony city remains standing - the unassailable citadel of Canterlot, kept safe by the magic of Princess Luna. Facing extinction, the ponies must rally behind the values of the Elements of Harmony... but with the Bearers of the Elements long dead or missing, can Equestria ever hope to survive? Meanwhile, the war-weary Big Macintosh holds a terrible secret from Apple Bloom, one that he has sworn to keep. But will the return of Zecora from her devastated homeland force him to finally tell his sister the story of what really happened to Applejack and the Bearers?


Prologue
Part 1
Part 2

Additional Tags: Violent, Theme-driven, Hopeless, Esoteric

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Equestrian Soccer Association

[Normal] [Crossover]


Author: Enigma9994


Description: By request of Princess Celestia, Twilight and her friends are tasked with forming and maintaining Ponyville's own soccer team, the Ponyville Stars. Are the Elements of Harmony up to the challenge? Watch as the Ponyville Stars try to make a name for themselves in the Equestrian Soccer Association.

Equestrian Soccer Association

Additional Tags: Long, Soccer, Multi-Part, Football, Teamwork

Sunday, September 11, 2011

In Spades (Update Part 2)

[Adventure] [Comedy]


Author: Coconutswallow

Description: Evil is plotting, Equestria is in peril, kidnappings abound, and unlikely ponies band together as intrigue is starting to spin its webs-- large, clingy webs that don't make themselves known until they are upon you.


Chapter 1
Chapter 2

Additional Tags: Non-linear, Long, Intrigue, Whimsical, Large Scope

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Delivery with a Smile

[Normal] [Shipping] [Human in Equestria]


Author: OuttaSpec


Description: An out of place human tries to make the best of his existence in Equestria the only way he knows how, by drinking. One night he comes upon a distressed mailmare in need of assistance so he helps her out. In the following minutes he realizes that the short time he spent with her is the most heartfelt and fun he's ever had. The unlikely pair seem to have hit it off but is the town of Ponyville ready for the story of Derpy and the Beast?


Prologue
Chapter 1

Additional Tags: Cute, Romantic, Sweet, Intimate, Funny

Thursday, September 1, 2011

A Rose is a Rose

[Normal] [Sad]


Update: [Posted to Equestria Daily] 


Author: Space Brony

Description: What begins as a normal day for Rainbow Dash turns tragic as Fluttershy recounts an unfortunate tale.


A Rose is a Rose


Additional Tags: Sad, Slightly Funny, Different



Tuesday, August 23, 2011

2000 Views and 3 Equestria Daily Posts

The title on this one might be a bit self explanatory. For one, Pony Draft hit 2,000 pageviews today. Next stop: 2,000,000! But that's not the milestone I want to put in the spotlight. 

Since the start of Pony Draft, three great submissions have been edited here and posted to Equestria Daily. All three of these stories are incredible, and I'm honored to have such talented authors submitting here. The works and authors are listed here, in chronological order for your perusal.

Silent Rainboom - Ghost in the Window - EqD Post

Orange Peel - How Equestria Was Made - EqD Post

Coconutswallow - In Spades - EqD Post

Kudos to all of you writers of pony fanfic, and myself, Master Shake, and the rest of the Pony Draft community wish for your continued success in your future writing endeavors.

P.S. Octavia is my favorite pony on the banner. Thought you might like to know.


Sunday, August 21, 2011

Fluttershy's Lullaby

[Grimdark]


Author: Axl9333

Description: Fluttershy's had enough of being walked all over and now she's making sure it never happens again.


Fluttershy's Lullaby

Additional Tags: [None]

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ten Posts

Since the first site update I gave almost exactly a week ago, quite a bit has changed at Pony Draft. We've reached some major milestones along the way. Which brings us to the title of the post. Pony Draft has now reached ten fanfic posts! This is a very exciting milestone, because if you'll remember, when the 24 Hour Update was posted, that number was zero. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everypony who submitted their works of fanfic for review.

Which transitions into the next big statistic: we have 55 comments. This is great, because the site will only work if everypony edits each other's work, which I'm proud to report, is happening quite a lot. Great work, bronies. If any community is open minded, it's you guys, and that's why I think the site has been successful so far. I would also like to thank all those who read the fan fiction of others and provided their feedback.

I would also like to give a huge shoutout to Silent Rainboom, for writing Ghost in the Window, which is the first submission to Pony Draft to make it onto Equestria Daily! Congratulations, Silent Rainboom, and hopefully your great success is the first of many.

And last but not least, Pony Draft has an extra pair of hooves to help out with the site. If you didn't catch his intro post, Master Shake is now part of the team, as an editor for Pony Draft. He has roles similar to that of a site moderator. He will read the submissions and provide his feedback, and from what I've seen so far, he has very good feedback to give. He will also answer questions or help with anything else that needs helping. He is also a great writer, and everypony should check out his submission on Pony Draft, which was the first: Doctor Whoof and the Source. It's really shaping up to be a great story.

I guess that's all everypony, let's hope for some more submissions! Thanks.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Old Friend

[Normal]

Author: Fluttersky

Description: Princess Celestia has been the ruler of Equestria for a long time yet very little is know about her past. So when a old friend decided to "drop in" and visit her, it causes quite a stir in the city of Canterlot. Through her fiend's visit does Twilight Sparkle and her friends learn more about past of their ruler of Equestria.

Prelude
Chapter 1

Additional Tags: Different Worlds, Celestia, Past, Memories, Human

Friday, August 12, 2011

In Spades

[Adventure] [Comedy]


Update: [Posted to Equestria Daily]


Author: Coconutswallow

Description: Evil is plotting, Equestria is in peril, kidnappings abound, and unlikely ponies band together as intrigue is starting to spin its webs-- large, clingy webs that don't make themselves known until they are upon you.


In Spades

Additional Tags: Non-linear, long, intrigue, OCs, whimsical

Hello. My Name is 'Master Shake'.

Hello there, Pony Draft, like the title says, I'm Master Shake. You however may simply call 'Shake', no need for 'Master' part...unless you're feeling really generous.

Who am I? I'm your new EDITOR. I'm here to give critiques on your Fics, answer questions you may have, and overall just fill in the gap when Enigma ins't here. Think of it this way, Enigma is Batman and I'm his Robin. He'll do majority of the posting and I'm here to help out. Overall I'm a down to earth guy, same as most of you. I give fair reviews and helpful pointers to the stories that you guys post and I'm pretty much always open for a conversation if you want to share your ideas with someone.

So if you have any questions, concerns, or anything of that kind, just contact me: razor69965@hotmail.com

I'm sorry, I've only gotten to read a few of your stories, guys and girls, but I'll probably get to most of them later tonight.

Quickly about me. At the moment, I'm a big fan of Doctor Who (10th and 11th Doctors) and of course MLP:FiM...and sometimes both at the same time.

So yeah. I'm here. Hi.

Un-Planned

[Normal] [Adventure]

Author: Chronicler

Description: Two new arrivals in Equestira have Twilight very excited about where they came from.  But these two might have brought more than themselves with them to Equestria.

Part 1
Part 2

Additional Tags: OC, dimensions, trust, griffon, magic

Rainbow's Crash



[Sad] [Shipping] [Grimdark]


Author: Darkfalling

Description: Rainbow causes a tragedy and must recover, with the help of of her newfound love, Twilight.


Rainbow's Crash


Additional Tags: Crash, Coma, Recovery, Love, Stunt

R41NB0W5 ON DISPLAY

[Crossover]


Author: Super Klonoa

Description: Seven mysterious, colorful, diamond-shaped gems of untold power have mysteriously appeared in the pony world of Equestria, appearing on the beds of Rainbow Dash and her friends. When a mysterious, otherworldly, evil being arrives in Equestria and possesses one of the world's most dangerous titanic animals of all time, Ponyville is thrown into chaos, and when all hope appears to be lost, Rainbow Dash bravely stands against this threat, never giving up, never letting go of hope. This stand of bravery invigorates the spirits of her friends, and the answer to the mystery of the seven gemstones is finally revealed.


R41NB0W5 ON DISPLAY


Additional Tags: Chaos Emeralds, Super forms

My Little Pony: Prime

[Grimdark] [Crossover] [Shipping] [Adventure]


Author: Brony Tom

Description: After a blue meteor crashes into the Everfree Forest, an insidious poison spreads throughout Equestria, corrupting ponies that it ensnares.  Ponies everywhere must fight their neighbors, their friends, and even themselves...


My Little Pony: Prime


Additional Tags: Metroid, Phazon, Corruption, Long, Adventure

How Equestria Was Made

[Mild Grimdark] [Sad]


Update: [Posted to Equestria Daily]


Author: Orange Peel

Description: After the events of "Dragonshy," Twilight Sparkle and Rarity return to the cave. A manuscript buried inside the cave described a brief, unverified ancient history of Equestria.

How Equestria Was Made

Additional Tags: History, Origins, Celestia, Luna, OCish

Ghost in the Window

[Normal] [Sad/Happy End]


Update: [Posted to Equestria Daily]


Author: Silent Rainboom

Description: Rarity gets a fateful letter in the mail from none other than Hoity Toity himself, offering her a job at the most famous boutique in all of Equestria making dresses for none other than Princess Celestia herself. She moves to Canterlot in pursuit of her dream come true. But could this once-in-a-lifetime chance be the biggest mistake Rarity has ever made?


Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Additional Tags: Fashion, Canterlot, Betrayal, Broken Dreams

Doctor Whoof and the Source

[Crossover] [Adventure] [Sci-Fi] [Dark]


Author: Master Shake

Description: The story follows Doctor Whoof as he embarks on an adventure to save Equestria from the evil which he accidentally summoned there when he crossed the gap between realities in his TARDIS. Along his journey he acquires the aid of each one of the mane six characters. They each become a Doctor's so called companion, but for only a brief period of time. As the story progresses, more and more is learned about an ancient artifact that every civilization has to call 'The Source'. With the help of our pastel colored equines, the Doctor will not only protect 'The Source' from those who wish to use its powers for evil, but learn more about what kind of a role the object played in the history of Equestria.


Chapter 1
Chapter 2 (WIP)

Additional Tags: Attempt at Epic origin story

Thursday, August 11, 2011

24 Hour Update

I was a little surprised as to the number of pageviews when this blog launched. I wasn't expecting very many, but in this first day, roughly 24 hours after the launch post, Pony Draft has gotten over 200 page views, 2 followers (1 of them is me, though), and a few comments. The thing we need most though is submissions. The site will only be able to serve it's true purpose once somepony sends in their story. After that, who knows just what will happen?

As I say in the Submit section, I will definitely look over all the fanfic and provide my own edits and suggestions, and I will also submit my own. For a little sneak peek, I am currently in the embryonic stages of several works of my own MLP fanfiction, and have actually started the writing on one. Hint: it stars the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Be on the lookout for that one when I post it here. I'm currently crossing my fingers for Sethisto to include Pony Draft on tonight's Nightly Roundup on EqD.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Hello Equestria!

Well, here it is. Pony Draft: a site for bronies far and wide to offer their critiques to the writers of MLP fanfic and their unfinished stories. To save you the trouble of clicking another link, I'll just copy and paste some text from the "About" section so you can get acquainted with the site. Enjoy.

"Welcome, fillies, gentlecolts, and bronies everywhere to Pony Draft, the website where fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic can share their awesome works of fan fiction before they are complete. These fan fic "drafts" are then open to praise, proofreading, and constructive criticism to help improve both the story, as well as the writer's skills.

Once the writer has received this feedback and proofreading and subsequently improved upon their story, I recommend sending them to Equestria Daily, which does state "As always, please proofread/have somepony proofread it for you before sending it." or else Sethisto and his pre readers will more often then not "send it to the moon," so to speak.

So go ahead and send in your incomplete or unedited pony related fan fic/fan fic chapters, and get some feedback before calling it a finished product. It truly is amazing how many things can be spotted and improved just by having somepony (hopefully many) look it over. For submission guidelines, check out the "Submit" page."

I have no idea whether this site will receive zero submissions or if it will get hundreds. It's all in a matter of time, I guess. Be assured that I will be reading over and reviewing any submissions you guys may make, so you will be guaranteed at least somepony's feedback. I'll also submit some of my own fanfic once they near completion as well. So until then, keep writing bronies, and be sure to tell me what you think and give suggestions in this post's comments. Thanks.