1. kikirey04@msn.com

    kikirey04@msn.com New Member

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    T my name is Tina...

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by kikirey04@msn.com, Apr 29, 2010.

    I love words and using them for various reasons. I love writing and believe this to be my true calling in life....would love to hear from someone....
     
  2. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Tina, Welcome to the Writing Forums.

    Please read How to Use the Review Room 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 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. kikirey04@msn.com

    kikirey04@msn.com New Member

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    Finding the way....

    Where do we get lost in that? Where did I get lost in that? Wanting to please someone and bring them joy. That is a good thing, thinking of others and all that, getting out of myself. But somewhere along the line that became twisted and jagged for me. That became an unattainable goal. My broken brain and heart brought that to a different place. When the recipient of that affection doesn’t accept it the way I think, it became this quest for me. Its like driving down an unknown road, your feeling confident because you have been given directions. You’re going along just fine. Going along and then you get distracted. “Oh there’s a pretty tree lined street. I’m gonna feel good going down that street. I’m gonna be a better woman going down that street. Then you’re lost. Lost in all the trees and it becomes branchy and thorny. Anxiety sets in because you don’t know where you are, and you can’t find the right road. “Oh my hell, where am I”? Exactly, where’s Tina? Lost….
     
  4. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    Hey. :) Welcome to the WF.
     
  5. bachatan

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    hello Tina, welcome to the forum
     
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    Welcome to WF Tina :)
     

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