1. crime.prose

    crime.prose New Member

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    Yet another new bod

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by crime.prose, Jan 13, 2009.

    Presumably like most other folks around here I enjoy writing and conversing with the like minded on the subject.

    I read alot of true crime books and detective fiction. My favourite TV channels are the Crime and Investigation Network and Channel Five, the latter shows CSI, the FBI Files and so on in the UK.

    From such obervations and my choice of username you'll have deduced that I write mostly crime fiction.

    To date I remain I unpublished, but I am working on that. They say the professional is the amateur who never quit.

    Well, thanks for reading.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Crime Prose, 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. Heather Louise

    Heather Louise Contributor Contributor

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    Heyur Crime Prose, and welcome to Wf.org.
    If you would like something reviewing, send a PM may way and I'll gladly take a look.
    I hope you enjoy it here,
    Heather
     
  4. crime.prose

    crime.prose New Member

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    Thanks for the offer. I might just do that.
     
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