So I guess you got by the title that you can call me Graceling. Its the title of my favorite book which is written by Kristin Cashore. I am actually quite excited to be here, stumbling across this as a way to work on my writing/plot skills for the role player which is deep inside of me. I also tend to write short pieces not really of poetry but just some "spur-of-the-moment" things which I might post to get some input on later in the week. I am currently working on my post for this weeks writing contest "A lost soul"; wrote half of it last night before falling asleep at my keyboard and waking up to complete it. So, its good to be here! I'm going to enjoy the different challenges that this site will put in my way such as: short story writing and making well fleshed out characters. I guess to wrap this little short intro up, nice to meet you all.
Hello Graceling, Welcome to the Creative Writing Forums. Please read How to Use the Writing Workshop before you try to post there. Posting your own writing for people to comment on should not be among the very first things you do here anyway. 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 Writing Workshop, 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 Writing Workshop, 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. We also impose a two-week waiting period before you may post writing for critique, to give you time to become familiar with what is expected and how the site operates. The Writing Workshop 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 Writing Workshop 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 the RPG forum for improvisational fiction. Also try 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!
Ah, thanks guys. Thanks, Cogito, but I think you guys could expand in the RPG section. Thats not why I'm here haha. On a side note: I've been writing for years, may not know everything in the books but I feel like I have a good grip on things. Just here to improve a few weak points. I feel so loved.
