1. Tiffs life

    Tiffs life New Member

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    A Newbie.

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tiffs life, Oct 1, 2008.

    Hi, I'm Tiff and I'm obviously new here. I've been on other writing forums before, but wanted to check out some new ones for new learning techniques. I browsed this site for awhile and really like it. I hope I can make myself at 'home' here. : )
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Tiff's Life, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    There are differences between writing sites, of course, so I hope you do take teh time to learn our customs and philosophies before diving in headfirst.

    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!
     
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    Tiffs life New Member

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    Thank you, Cogito. I will definitly be sure to read the rules again before posting. As, that is a lot to take in, I'll be sure to check each one of the links that you've posted. Again, Thank you.
     
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    Tiffs life New Member

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    By the way, I noticed a few people here from my other forum. Very exciting, now I won't feel like a real noob. :)
     
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    Hi Tiff. May your stay be long and fruitful.

    Anthony
     
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    Welcome to the forums!
     
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