1. Doigy91

    Doigy91 New Member

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    Hi there!

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Doigy91, Apr 7, 2010.

    Howdy ho :D

    I'm Ethan, or Doigy as some like to call me. I stumbled into here after looking for forums tailored for the inexperienced writer and well I was hoping to get some tips and even learn a thing or two.

    Not much more to say, I'm more of a Q&A person when it comes to me.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Ethan, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    Please read How to Use the Review Room before you post there. Posting your own writing for people to comment on 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. NewBee

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    Hi Ethan! Welcome :)
     
  4. Doigy91

    Doigy91 New Member

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    I took a peek Cogito thanks :D

    Hey NeeBee :) I have a sig idea for you thanks to Cogito's Italian proverb :D
     
  5. -NM-

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    hello
     
  6. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    Nice avatar! :D
     
  7. Doigy91

    Doigy91 New Member

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    Firefly fan through and through :D
     
  8. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    I change my avatar a lot. Haven't changed this one in a while though. :D
     
  9. Aeschylus

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    Welcome. Hopefully you'll find the help you're looking for.
     
  10. NewBee

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    You have a what for me? lol
     
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    Heya! Welcome :D
     
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