1. Strawman

    Strawman New Member

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    Hey everyone

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Strawman, Jul 4, 2008.

    I'm in college and planning on being a writer. Figured I'd come here to read some good stories and get criticism on what I write. My favorite genres are sci fi and fantasy, and my favorite author is Larry Niven. I've mostly been riding on talent until recently when I discovered hard work actual helps writing, so apologies in advance if my writing isn't very good right now.
     
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    Zaborg19 New Member

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    Hey there Strawman! I too am new here! Welcome to the forums!
     
  3. DreamSong

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    Lol, don't you hate it when that "hard work clause" slips under your radar. Welcome to the forums, Strawman. Hope you enjoy your stay. :-D
     
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    Welcome to the family! We praise and criticize equally here, so you'll know your readers' thoughts. Please, mingle amongst the members. And have fun, may your words flow, and your keys never strike back.
     
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    Oasis Writer Contributor Contributor

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    Welcome :)
     
  6. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Strawman, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    I'm a Larry Niven fan myself.

    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.

    Enjoy your stay here, and have fun!
     
  7. Lucy E.

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    Hi! Welcome to WF!
    Feel free to PM me if you need anything (Lucy E. > Send Private Message to Lucy E.) :)
     
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