1. GrimnarDwarfoftheSouth

    GrimnarDwarfoftheSouth New Member

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    It's 12 PM and I'm up to no good...

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by GrimnarDwarfoftheSouth, Dec 1, 2009.

    So I decided to join a writing community, since it is one of my favorite things to do. Writing that is, not joining writing communities, although there are quite a lot of them nowadays.

    I'm a freshman in college and I'm studying history. I also like computer stuff. I have a blog with some short works of mine but it's wordpress and I think I'll get flogged if I link it.

    My writing style is all over the board in terms of tone. I'm currently fleshing-out a sci-fi universe that I have been bubbling about for about a year now. I'm always thinking about stuff to write, its a curse and a blessing sometimes. I'm a junior alchemist. I'm also a fantastic liar.

    I love black humor.

    And that's how I spent my summer vacation...
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Grimnar, 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!
     
  3. Jewels In Autumn

    Jewels In Autumn New Member

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    Waves Hello, glad you choice was this community to join!
     
  4. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    welcome! :)
     
  5. Pallas

    Pallas Contributor Contributor

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    Welcome to the boards.
     
  6. Taylor Nicole

    Taylor Nicole New Member

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    hello and welcome! :]
     

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