I've been writing for a little over a year now, and finished my (dare I call it a novel?) a few weeks ago. Besides that, I've done very little writing anywhere else...all of what I do has been focused on this one book. I prefer Action/Adventure, Horr/Thriller, and Science Fiction. For a week now, I've been searching the internet for one or a few forums where I can talk with other writers, have my work reviewed, and help review others if needed. So far, this and Writer's Beat are my favorites. I'm a quiet sort. You won't see me chatting too much, but I do tend to post a lot of reviews and suggestions where asked. Good to meet you all.
Welcome to the WF, SolarEclipse. I'm Gigi, and I'm a rabid Packer fan. I also love reading and English class and cookies.
Hello Eclipse, Welcome to the Writing Forums. Posting your own writing for comment 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 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 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. 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). 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 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!
hey!! welcome to the site I hope you have tons of fun here, if you ever need anything dont be afraid to drop a PM
