1. Shiningfaery

    Shiningfaery New Member

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    Hello New member from UK

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Shiningfaery, Dec 5, 2008.

    Hi to everyone,

    I am shiningfaery aka Michaela. I am new on the forum and looking to meet new people, writers, and hopefully friends too.

    Currently I am unpublished but will be changing that position shortly (I hope). I am swayed more towards fiction writing, but have not forgotten about the non fiction just now.

    I love to read thrillers and crime fiction, dont really have a specific favorite author more of a collection, Karin Slaughter, Sheila Quigley, Jullianne Hoffman Ian Rankin.

    I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and have done for most of my life.
     
  2. ChimmyBear

    ChimmyBear Writing for the love of it. Contributor

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    Hello Michaela! I'm Chimmy, Welcome to the forums!

    I too, love thrillers and crime/drama fiction. Nice to have you. :D
     
  3. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Michaela, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    I've liked that name since I first heard it used for Jane Seymour's TV role.

    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!
     
  4. Sonshine

    Sonshine New Member

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    Heya Shining, good to have you join us!
     
  5. garmar69

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    Welcome to the forums Michaela. Nice intro btw. :)
     
  6. rabbit

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    hey

    im new too a mate of mine showed me this place and its great ma names josh im lookinfor mates that are writers n stuff

    im unpublished i do short stories if any1 has any ideas of how to get my storeys published give us a shout.

    im gonna try and get one of ma short stories on sometime eventually
     
  7. Zcreative

    Zcreative New Member

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    Hey Shining, welcome to the forums! I haven't been here that long either, but I will always give others the nice welcoming that I got!
     
  8. Shiningfaery

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    Thanx for the warm welcome everyone, I am happy to be here with like minded people. I am looking forward to making friends with all of you in time...
     
  9. ScribblePaws

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    Hello Michaela, I just thought I'd say hello and welcome you on board, (even though I am not quite on board myself lol).. :rolleyes: hope to hear more about you on the forum and good luck with your writing.
     
  10. Kit

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    Hello Michaela! Welcome to the forums :)
     

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