1. DimeADozenKid

    DimeADozenKid New Member

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    Obligatory Introduction Thread

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by DimeADozenKid, Mar 16, 2009.

    Hey everyone!

    I go by DimeADozenKid, or just Kid for short, though I'm really much too old to be called a child. ;)

    I joined this forum because I just completed my first manuscript. It's a YA novel, approximately 95,000 words. I'm hoping to learn some editing tips on this site, and I have a few questions of my own to ask.

    See you all 'round the site...

    Kid :cool:
     
  2. Dalouise

    Dalouise New Member

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    Hi and welcome! :)
     
  3. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello DaD Kid, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    You might want to take a look at the Writing Issues -> Reviewing forum, where we discuss reviewing.critiquing strategies.

    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!
     
  4. The Viendish One

    The Viendish One New Member

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    ELLO lil kid! ;)
     
  5. DimeADozenKid

    DimeADozenKid New Member

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    Hello to all, and thanks for the welcome! :D

    -Kid
     

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