1. thanatos56

    thanatos56 New Member

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    Hello

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by thanatos56, Feb 26, 2009.

    I'm not much of one for introductions apart from names, and considering you can see my pseudonym to the left of my post, I'll keep this short.

    I always seem to run into writer's block whenever I find the time to write, and I figured the best place to help fix that would be a forum.

    Anyway, I look forward to reading some stories as well as posting a few of my own in the future.
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Thanatos, 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. flashgordon

    flashgordon New Member

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    Welcome to the forum. This is a great place with lots of helpful folks. I'm sure you will like it here.
     
  4. Dalouise

    Dalouise New Member

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    Hi and welcome! :)
     
  5. becca

    becca Contributor Contributor

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    Welcome!!!

    Something I have found that helps with writing block, is keeping an idea journal. That way if I can't focus on what I am trying to write I can do a little side exercise with a different idea. Great stuff sometimes breaks through.
     

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