Hello! My name's Raika. My friend suggested for me to join a writing forum to improve my work. I've been thinking about experimenting with styles recently, so getting feedback would be a good idea. A bit about myself: I'm actually an art student in California with a side hobby of writing. I starting writing seriously in junior high through a series of rpg's. Since then I've been very interested in character development and writing stories in general. I write mostly in the fantasy/supernatural genres. I hope to get to know you all!
LA, eh? I used to live there at one point! Welcome aboard! If you need anything, or if you just want to talk, just pm me! [T A S H]
Hello Raika, Welcome to the Writing Forums. 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! 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. Enjoy your stay here, and have fun!
