1. Rose Laflesh

    Rose Laflesh New Member

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    Greetings

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Rose Laflesh, Apr 22, 2011.

    Hey! And as you can correctly assume, I'm new here.

    My name is Rose (well, not really, but this is the internet after all), and I'm a student at Grant MacEwan University.

    I found this place while randomly researching methods of getting my writing sold. It's either start selling my work, or get a paying job, and I have a feeling I'll soon have to do both.

    I've only been on for a little bit, but I'm already excited to become part of the community here. I'm sad to say that workshopping isn't one of my strong skills yet (don't worry, I'm working on it). That's not to say that I won't try my hardest to participate. After all, practice makes perfect.

    I prefer writing novels, and my favourite genres are horror and thrillers. I like stories that look into the darker side of man and how similar it is to the normal day to day actions of the average person.

    So, yeah. I'm glad I found this place. It's good to involve many people in the writing process because, as I heard once, good writing never happens in a vacuum.
     
  2. adamsadvice

    adamsadvice New Member

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    Hi Rose! I'm new too. I will be working on workshopping as well. I am excited for your excitement and hope for good things for your work. Until next time.
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  3. Eunoia

    Eunoia Contributor Contributor

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    Welcome, Rose. :)
     
  4. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    Welcome to the WF. :)
     
  5. MidnightPhoenix

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    Hi and welcome to the forum:)
     
  6. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Rose, Welcome to the Creative Writing Forums.

    Please read How to Use the Writing Workshop before you post there. Posting your own writing for people to comment on 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.

    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!
     
  7. Melzaar the Almighty

    Melzaar the Almighty Contributor Contributor

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    ... Do I know you from somewhere? *pokes with a stick*
     
  8. Rose Laflesh

    Rose Laflesh New Member

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    Maybe, your name does seem quite familiar.:p
     
  9. Melzaar the Almighty

    Melzaar the Almighty Contributor Contributor

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    I'm sure we'll figure it out. :D
     
  10. Jayyy1014

    Jayyy1014 Jerrica Contributor

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    Welcome to the Writing forums!! :)
     

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