1. InkwellC

    InkwellC New Member

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    Good Evening!

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by InkwellC, Aug 4, 2011.

    My wife and I are both freelance writers. Writing is our passion and we are both published. We have written technical articles, articles for children and teens, as well as Christian articles. My wife also has her first major manuscript being published later this year and is a Christian speaker speaking at events around the country.

    We both look forward to meeting other fellow writers, getting advice from the community when we need it (nobody knows everything!) and pitching in our own thoughts when others are asking for advice.

    Thanks for having us on board!
    InkwellC
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello InkwellC, Welcome to the Creative Writing Forums.

    Please read How to Use the Writing Workshop before you try to post there. Posting your own writing for people to comment on should not be among the very first things you do here anyway. 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.

    Also, be aware that posting a piece of writing on any public site, including this one, will greatly diminish your chances of selling it for publication. Removing the writing later does not alter that fact - once posted, it is irreversibly considered published. So do not post anything more than a small excerpt of any piece you are planning to submit for publication.

    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 Writing Workshop, 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 Writing Workshop, new joiners often wonder why we do things a bit differently on this site than on other writing sites. We emphasize constructive critique as a vital 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. We also impose a two-week waiting period before you may post writing for critique, to give you time to become familiar with what is expected and how the site operates. The Writing Workshop 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 Writing Workshop forum). Also, please use the same thread for all revisions and additional excerpts from the same piece of writing. 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 the RPG forum for improvisational fiction. Also try 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. CottonCandi

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    Welcome, Ink! Congrats to your wife!
     
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    Welcome! Congrats on the publications.
     
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    Welcome! Sounds like you have an awesome bond - enjoy WF!
     
  6. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    Welcome.
     
  7. InkwellC

    InkwellC New Member

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    Thanks for all the warm welcomes and great advice! I can't wait to get my feet wet here and see what new opportunities arise.

    I was looking through some of the boards last night and it seems like people have a very positive attitude here. Something greatly appreciated and productive for everyone.

    Thanks again!
    Inkwell
     
  8. Jayyy1014

    Jayyy1014 Jerrica Contributor

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    I LOVE YOUR USERNAME! :D It makes me think of the inkheart trilogy! :)
    Welcome to the Writing Forums! :)
     

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