1. HarleyJax

    HarleyJax New Member

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    hi

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by HarleyJax, Sep 21, 2008.

    hi there

    I'm harleyjax from scotland and I have always written short stories for my own enjoyment but tonight I decided to venture onto here and change that.

    I will post something I have just started and hope I get some good constructive criticism!

    thanks for reading my intro and I look forward to meeting everyone!


    Jax x:)
     
  2. zorell

    zorell New Member

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    Nice to meet you too:D

    First thing's first though, you have to review before you can post your own work. We'd be happy to see your work, but remember that the effort you give others is the effort others will give you;)

    Have fun though.

    May your words flow and your keys never strike back:)
     
  3. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Jax, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    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. HarleyJax

    HarleyJax New Member

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    thank you for the warm welcome! and as Cogito mentioned I'll have a wander around before I post a proper short story.

    thanks again:)
     
  5. Anthony James Barnett

    Anthony James Barnett New Member

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    Salutations. May your stay be long and fruitful.

    Anthony
     

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