1. Infinity VI

    Infinity VI New Member

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    Hi There

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Infinity VI, Feb 15, 2009.

    Hello, I'm Infinity VI (or IV, I often get them mixed up. Some people just call me "Infin").

    I'm a young, aspiring writer, I've written for quite a few genres, nothing published. My favourite part of writing is creating interesting characters, I'm looking forward to reading the stories on this forum, and hopefully sharing some of my own.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Infin, 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. Infinity VI

    Infinity VI New Member

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    Thanks for the advice Cogito :)

    Edit:
    <-I don't think that link's working(?)
     
  4. Dalouise

    Dalouise New Member

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    Hi from another new member :)
     
  5. Xeno

    Xeno Mad and Bitey Contributor

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    Welcome to the site. I run the place, so bow down to me. :D I kid.

    Seriously, you'll enjoy it here.

    She's right. Invalid post.
     
  6. Jack

    Jack New Member

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    Hey Infinity VI! Welcome to the WF!

    Cog will have to take a look at that.

    Nice to meet you
    - Jack
     

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