I joined a while ago but have not been active. I would love to write a story, I love fantasy and would also like to write a children's book. I am a bit nervous about critiquing other peoples work I don't think I have enough experience yet to do that. Hopefully this forum and the people here can help me get that experience.
Welcome back. Don't worry too much. We all had to start somewhere. Even if you are only giving the gist of how a piece made you feel, rather than perceived faults in spelling, punctuation and grammar, you will be doing the author a service. I find helps to tackle pieces in preferred genres, or at least genres I'm more familiar with. Many members will give a specific idea from what standpoint they'd like their piece assessed, and if you don't feel up to the task simply find one you feel more comfortable with. So... this story you'd like to write? Got any ideas brewing?
Hi, @LordWotsit, and welcome (back?) to the forum! Please read the New Member Quick Start Guide - it's new since you were last here. Have fun!
Thanks obsidian_cicatrix I will give it a shot. I have always read fantasy with some of my favourites being David Eddings, J R R Tolkien, Robert Jordan plus more. I like the idea of a crossover between our would and a fantasy would.......still thinking. I have a firmer idea for the children's book. Minstrel - Thank you, I have had a good read of the guide and did quail slightly at the critique requirement.
Quail not, O newcomer! It really isn't that hard. Just take a look at a few other critiques and you'll see what's expected.
