1. LingGrad

    LingGrad New Member

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    Hi

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by LingGrad, Oct 28, 2009.

    Hi everyone! :)

    22 year old Brit here. I graduated in 2008 with a degree in English (Literature, Language) from the University of Cambridge. Right now, I am a post-graduate law student and I miss writing, I miss discussing literature, I miss discussing grammar and syntax (call me a geek, I love the stuff) and I get urges to do so. Anyway, here I am, seeking to meet these urges.

    When I was younger I used to write poetry and was even once published in a schools' anthology (wow! :rolleyes:). Recently, I've started to write some poetry again, though in recent years I've been more taken with short story monologue.

    I look forward to discussing things with you all!
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Grad, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    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.

    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!
     
  3. Fox Favinger

    Fox Favinger New Member

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    Welcome! I looked forward to what you have to offer. I'm thinking of changing my major to English. I'm envious of your degree!
     
  4. Alan Lincoln

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    Welcome matey!
     
  5. lavendershy

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    Welcome! :D

    Cheers,

    lavendershy
     
  6. soujiroseta

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    Welcome to the Forums:)
     
  7. LingGrad

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    I hope it goes well for you if you do decide to switch! Just make sure the course is right for you and I'm sure you'll enjoy it (if it's heavily Medieval, for example, and that's not your thing, then don't go for it!). :)
     
  8. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    welcome
     

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