1. cricket orchestra

    cricket orchestra New Member

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    first time forum member!

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by cricket orchestra, Dec 9, 2009.

    Hello,
    I have never been on a forum, ever. It seems a little overwhelming but I am sure I will get the hang of it. I have been feeling somewhat isolated as a writer so I am hoping to feel a sense of connection by reading work of others and sharing some of my own writing. Looking forward to exploring the site. Peace to you.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Cricket Orchestra, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    Posting your own writing for comment should not 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.

    Also, be aware that posting a piece of writing on any public site, including this one, will greatly diminish your chances of selling it for publication. Removing the writing later does not alter that fact - once posted, it is irreversibly considered published. So do not post anything more than a small excerpt of any piece you are planning to submit for publication.

    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 constructive critique as a vital 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). Also, please use the same thread for all revisions and additional excerpts from the same piece of writing. 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!
     
  3. Jewels In Autumn

    Jewels In Autumn New Member

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    Waves Hello,
    Hi Cricket

    Am sure you will enjoy it here.
     
  4. Wreybies

    Wreybies Thrice Retired Supporter Contributor

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    We've all been there. Our first forum!

    And yes, it can be a bit much to take in all at once.

    All the people. All the chatter. How do they do those cool things with their posts and add pictures and quote other people and change fonts and all the other jazz.

    Take your time.

    Please have a look through the Forum Rules, and the FAQ as a start. Then take a leisurely stroll through the different areas of the forum to get your bearings. Once you have a good idea where everything is, come and say hello in the Lounge or have a look at the items already up for review in the Review section.

    Please remember that as a full participation workshop, you are required to give two (2) constructive reviews of posted items prior to posting your own work. Remember that two is only a minimum. Feel free to give as many reviews as you please. The more you give, the more you get.

    We are also a Flame-Free Location and we do not host Pie Fights either.

    Have fun! :D
     
  5. Coldwriter

    Coldwriter New Member

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    Hello Cricket!

    Feel to ask others and myself questions anytime! This is a great place to explore your writing.

    Welcome to the forum!
     
  6. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    Welcome to the WF.
     
  7. Taylor Nicole

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    welcome to the forums! :]
     

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