1. Stix489

    Stix489 New Member

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    Why hello there.

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Stix489, Dec 6, 2009.

    Hey guys and gals, what's up?

    I'm Stix, and I'm addicted to writing.

    Everyone: Hi Stix.

    As soon as I saw this forum, I was like "this forum is for me". So I'm glad to have stumbled upon this, and I can't wait to post my writings and what not. :D
     
  2. ChimmyBear

    ChimmyBear Writing for the love of it. Contributor

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    Hello Stix...welcome to the forums!! :)
     
  3. Cogito

    Cogito Former Mod, Retired Supporter Contributor

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    Hello Stix, 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!
     
  4. Taylor Nicole

    Taylor Nicole New Member

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    welcome to the forums! :]
     
  5. Writers_Block

    Writers_Block New Member

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    Welcome to the forums!
     
  6. Kas

    Kas New Member

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    Welcome, Stix.

    We're a friendly sort here. Until harvest time. That's when most of the senior members try to capture a newbie, so they can convert him into a personal muse. Things can get pretty chaotic then, as there are never enough newbies to go around. But don't worry--that's not 'til January.
     
  7. Jewels In Autumn

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    Waves, a warm Hello to you.
     
  8. Gigi_GNR

    Gigi_GNR Guys, come on. WAFFLE-O. Contributor

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    welcome! :)
     
  9. Stix489

    Stix489 New Member

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    Thank you all for the welcome :D

    Blah, my thread got locked, but I thought I had fulfilled my minimum requirement to make one. Ohwell.
     

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