Greetings from the Emerald Isle. I have been a long term lurker for quite some time now. Happy to be here! I am a former British Army medic with operational experience in Afghanistan. Happy to offer assistance to any aspiring writers who may need some technical details clarified. Thanks
Might just take you up on that offer. In the meantime, stay around, make friends, and before all... write. Happy to have you!
Hi @Lifeline Absolutely no problem at all, just drop me a PM and I’ll pick it up. Thank you for the very kind words, it is very much appreciated.
No problem at all to give 'kind words'—you'll need any encouragement you can get. Writing is not for the faint of heart, but I suspect you know that already Just stick around and hang on. It never gets easier, but you get better. That I can promise.
Welcome! I'm Iain, one of the mods here. If you haven't had a chance to yet, be sure to check out New Member Quick Start and Forum Rules, and don't be shy about contacting me or one of the other mods (jannert, big soft moose, minstrel, and EFMingo) if you have any questions or problems. You'll need to have two weeks' membership, twenty posts (which include two constructive critiques of others' writing) before you can post in the Workshop for critique of your own work, but until then, feel free to poke around and jump into any one of the numerous discussions that are ongoing here. Those initial requirements will fly by. I'm a former US Marine with experience in the hellish operational tempo of peacetime Hawaii and there are quite a few other military folks wandering around here, so you should feel right at home. There are plenty of members with an interest in writing military fiction though, so one more is always welcome when it comes time to giving advice. Welcome aboard!
Hi Iain, A peacetime deployment to Hawaii sounds hellish- I read a very harrowing war story that detailed how your beer was merely cold and not ice cold. Dreadful! Really looking forward to exploring the forum. All the very best, Sticks
Welcome! I, too, may take you up on your offer. Meanwhile, participate in all you can, especially critiques even if it's just to say you get it or don't get it. Just knowing you can reach a reader is encouraging! Jump into anything that grabs your attention in Creative Writing. Throw your two-cents in the threads in Lounge! Write without fear!
