1. Corsican_Belle

    Corsican_Belle New Member

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    Bonjour!

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Corsican_Belle, Mar 10, 2009.

    Evening all!
    My name's Danielle, originally I am English I guess (that's where I spent the majority of my childhood anyway!) but I currently live in Corsica (French Mediterranean island for those who don't know), where I am a primary school teacher.

    From the age of about 6 or 7, my teachers and parents commented on my writing ability and I've written stuff which I've kept and been fairly proud of from the age of about 13-14 onwards.

    Already had a bit of a nosey around the site, and don't worry any senior bods out there, I plan on continuing looking and reading other people's work before posting my own.

    Anyway, looking forward to seeing you all around :)
    Adieu x
     
  2. LordKyleOfEarth

    LordKyleOfEarth Contributor Contributor

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    Nice to have you here!
     
  3. Dalouise

    Dalouise New Member

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    Hi and welcome! :)
     
  4. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Danielle, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    As you apparently have already read, posting your own work shouldn't be among the very first things you do here. It is worth taking the time to see what other people have done to improve their writing, and see if some of it applies to your writing as well. That is part of why we require members to review other members' work before posting their own for review. On the other hand, there are no restrictions, other than content and copyright rules, on showcasing your work in your member blog.

    If you haven't explored the site yet, you should probably do so soon. Newcomers often gravitate to the Lounge, the Word Games, or the Review Room, but there is much more to be discovered if you poke in the corners. Remember to check out our FAQ as well, and be sure to read through the forum rules, too, to avoid any misunderstandings or hurt feelings. Respect for one another is our principal mandate.

    As for the Review Room, new joiners often wonder why we do things a bit differently on this site than on other writing sites. We emphasize reviewing as a critical writing skill. Training your eye by reviewing other people's work helps you improve your own writing even before you present it for others to see. Therefore, we ask members to review other people's writing before posting work of their own. The Review Room forums on this site, therefore, are true workshops, not just a bulletin board for displaying your work (and on that note, please only post each item for review in one Review Room forum). See this post, Why Write Reviews Before Posting My Work? for more information.

    And while you're looking around, don't forget to check out our Weekly Short Story Contest and Weekly Poetry Contest. They actually run more than one week apiece, but any member may enter, and all members are urged to vote for their favorites.

    Enjoy your stay here, and have fun!
     

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