1. Froglion

    Froglion New Member

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    Hiya :3

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Froglion, Aug 23, 2009.

    Hello everyone ^^ I've peeked at these forums a few times before, but only decided to join it now. I'm about to enter high school and I live on the east coast of the US.

    I really like to write, and my dream is to publish a novel one day.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello FrogLion, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    Posting your own work 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. Froglion

    Froglion New Member

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    Thank you :)
     
  4. Vagabond284

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    People will say you can't, people will put you down, but never, ever let go of that dream, no matter how long it takes you. A LOT of writers go unpublished because they just give up if an agent or two turns down their work. There is always room for excellence in writing, keep pushing for it and one day you WILL be published :)
     
  5. Rumpole40k

    Rumpole40k Banned

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    Hi and welcome to the forums!
     
  6. Froglion

    Froglion New Member

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    Thank you ^^ I hope I won't give up in the future!
     
  7. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    welcome to the forums.
     
  8. ChimmyBear

    ChimmyBear Writing for the love of it. Contributor

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    Hello Froglion.

    Welcome to the forums. :D
     

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