1. vlwood

    vlwood New Member

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    Hello Writers

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by vlwood, Feb 23, 2009.

    I'm new on this forum. I love to write - yet my relationship with writing is complicated and writing for me comes uninvited at times. I have absolutely loved reading other writes on this site. What is great about this site - is other writers have questions - comments - which allow you to chew, knaw and nash at something that - well - you don't have to stay the night with it. It is like having a one night stand -

    this is a grat site.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello V. L., 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.

    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!
     
  3. lazzycat

    lazzycat New Member

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    welcome~~
     
  4. Dalouise

    Dalouise New Member

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    Hi and welcome! :)
     
  5. Cheeno

    Cheeno Member

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    Welcome to the forums, vlwood. Enjoy your creative journey.:)
     
  6. S-wo

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    Welcome new member. I hope you have an enjoyable stay here.
     

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