1. Tinja

    Tinja New Member

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    hi everybody!

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tinja, Aug 29, 2008.

    My name is Tinja. Just discovered this site. I've been looking a good writing forum for a long time.
    first of all; I'm sorry 4 my grammar. I'm from Finland, so only english I know is from crappy text books and Harry Potters. so... i hope U all undrestand what I'm saying. Happy to be here!
    I started to write about 5 or 6 years ago. But I have finished two books. Not bublished yet. One day, I hope.
     
  2. Little Miss Edi

    Little Miss Edi New Member

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    Hi Tinja!!
    Welcome to the forum! I wouldn't worry about your grammar too much that's a valiant effort and far better then my non-existent Finnish! :)
    Have a really good stay and we'll see you around!
    Well done for those books! That's quite a feat!!

    All the best :p
     
  3. ChimmyBear

    ChimmyBear Writing for the love of it. Contributor

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    Welcome Tinja, glad to have you join us! :D
     
  4. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Tinja, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    Posting your own work should not be the very first thing you do here. It is really worthwhile 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!
     
  5. Tinja

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    Well, finnish is guite a rare languege outside finland. and a difficult one to learn.
    but let start learning;

    Hyvää päivää.
    Means; good day.
    Huomenta.
    means; good morning.

    just kidding. I'll start reading tons of post now.
     
  6. Lucy E.

    Lucy E. Active Member

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    Welcome. :)
     
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    Welcome, Tinja :p
     
  8. Tinja

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    Thanks!:redface:
     

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