Hey guys, I'm new here...I was looking for a place where I could get advice and stuff for my writing and I found this! I like to write poetry and lyrics, but get a little hung up when trying to start a novel. John Steinbeck and Mary Higgins Clark are among my favorite authors, and I like to read longer novels. I can't wait to start posting, and it's great to be a member here! ~summer_breeze
Hey Summer (mind if I call you that?), I'm Hedge, Thehedgehog. Welcome to the Forum. What music influences your song lyrics and what influences your poetry? Any hobbies are interested besides writing and reading? It's great to have you, anyways. Once again, welcome.
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Thanks, Hedge. My poems are pretty much about nature...a lot of my poetry is about the mountains and forests and such. My lyrics are influenced a lot by John Denver. Besides writing, I play the guitar and I like to draw. Again, thanks for the warm welcome! Thanks, Cogito, as well!
