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Blog Week Post #1 - Why I'm fond of WDC

Hi everyone!! Sadly, I missed blogging in August because it was so busy for me. Sigh… but I’m back ! hehehe. I was poking around the WDC Birthday celebration activities and found the following:

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Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2024  (13+) Blogging event from September 1-7, 2024. Closed. #2277665 by WakeUpAndLive~doingNaNo'24

So I thought I’d blog. Today’s prompt is:

Prompt 1. Sept 1.
It's the site's 24th Anniversary. Tell us about your love or fondness of Writing.com. What makes this a wonderful place for writers? Why are you (still) here?

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Back in 2005, my friend, Starrstruck, recommended I check out WDC. I was working on “fine tuning” my writing back then, really getting into the weeds with plotting, character development, word counts, etc and thought it would be a great opportunity for me to learn and grow as a writer so I signed up that April. I can honestly I don’t regret it one bit.

Why am I fond of WDC? Because it’s allowed me to grow so much as a writer. I discovered I was a punster when it came to plotting. I learned that character bios and research really help you to nail a story. I learned different styles of poetry, and I learned how to give a review. Sometimes it’s not easy to receive constructive criticism as a writer, and learning how to write, tactfully, so it doesn’t sting is a fine art that I’ve mastered here on WDC.

I’m happy to support the website as a moderator. My early dive into community support was to create the Bard’s Hall.

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The Bard's Hall Contest  (13+) NOVEMBER: Comedy... Thanksgiving with the Family #981150 by StephBee

and if it wasn’t for bringing on Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ I don’t know if it would be alive today, but it is and it’s classic. Haha.

I’ve been writing newsletters since 2007, first the Drama NL, then the Romance/Love NL, and occasionally the Action/Adventure NL. I love giving anniversary reviews. I’m a proud member of the Angel Army and I just started my own community, the Bee Hive which passes out Good Vibes to the community.

What makes this a wonderful place for writers is the sense of the community. We’re here for each other. I really appreciate the reviews and feedback I get on my writing. I love sharing my accomplishments and celebrating others when they share their accomplishments. That positivity has really allowed me to grow.

Why am I still here? Because, honestly, I love it. I enjoy sharing and giving back to the community who gave me so much. I love to see what everyone is up to and how I can help them. My favorites are: Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ iKïyå§ama Lyn's a Witchy Woman and all the Bees at the Bee Hive. Haha!!

I know WDC can be a bit overwhelming when you first join. It’s never easy being a NewBee. I think forums like the Angel Army are a great way to ease into the website. Another tip I would give to New Bees: be receptive to feedback. Read the Newsletters. Participate in the Daily Flash Fiction and Writer’s Cramp. They’re great forums to get your feet wet and you can grow from there.

Happy Birthday WDC!! It’s great to be here!