Noticing Newbies 1. About this Newsletter 2. A Word from our Sponsor 3. Letter from the Editor 4. Editor's Picks 5. A Word from Writing.Com 6. Ask & Answer 7. Removal instructions Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help new members get acquainted with Writing.com -- there is so much do and all the features can be overwhelming! Our goal is to help new members make their time here more fun and manageable. Each week we will showcase new authors items (poetry, short story, polls, etc.). Exposure for each member's writing will help bring more rates and reviews for their work, and by bringing more member interaction to the member, that will give them the opportunity to build friendships with other members, as long as they reciprocate reviews and conversation -- remember, it is a two way street. "There's someone that you haven't already met, go introduce yourself to him or her. Walls and labels can't keep you from the people who are so similar to you in spirit. There's a friendly face behind every door if you pick the right moment to knock. Once you start your wave of creative outreach, it turns into a contagious force. People are waking up and smiling at each other, sharing their dreams without hesitation. This community is worth something." -- Author Unknown Passionate about writing? Take your passion to new heights - with an online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, available only from top ranked National University. Choose workshops based on your interests. Work with experienced and published faculty. Prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Use a state-of-the art online system: Study where and when you want. Click here to get more information! Hi Newbies! When people are visiting your portfolio (port), the first thing they come to is your bioblock (bio). It is the heart of your port, the welcome pad; you don't want it to be blank, how boring! So, spice it up! Instructions Help Topic: Set up your BioBlock (by Writing.com) Your BioBlock is the welcome mat that you lay out for the visitors to your portfolio. Welcome your readers with a brief introduction about yourself, your writing or what makes you tick! How Do I?: Click "My Account". Choose "Change Account Text & Special Items". Read the details and rules regarding your BioBlock. Fill in your information. Click "Submit Changes". If you'd like to check for mistakes and preview what your visitors will see, go back to "My Account" and click on "Your Public URL." (This information is found at the top of the screen in "Getting Started: Table of Contents) I love to read members' bios! I like to see if they posted something informational or witty about their self. Ideas for Your Bio "Welcome to my port" Where you live A highlighted story or poem Favorite quote Joke Plug another personal writing address List a few of your favorite authors here on W.C. Personal interests A few of my favorite bios: Zoo - Salted and Roasted covertcow ♥noVember tHiNg♥ haizey yesnomaybe Jay's debut novel is out now! If you haven't setup your bio, what are you waiting for!? Until next time... ** Image ID #692136 Unavailable ** Monthly featured newbies I have personally chosen for your enjoyment:
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form Don't forget to support our sponsor! %%NL_AD_BOT%% Puditat Nice editorial Laurencia. Even just reading it inspired a new dedication (not that it was lacking - just a deeper level). Thanks! We all need a little boost every now and then. AuntyNelly Hi Laurencia, Greetings to you too. I passed my Christmas till New year in bed with flu. I wasn't alone though I kept myself company with the writing.com site! Thanks for your interesting NL and suggestions for organizing the writing. Will bear them in mind. I always read the newbies stories illustrated in the NLS nd also on the left side of the writing.com site. See you in February! Anto I'm happy you enjoyed the newsletter. And thank you for your support. Cubby Hi, Laurencia! I just wanted to say that I always write in a notebook first (the paper kind of notebook, not laptop!). I have a ton of them. Sometimes they are on sale 5 for a $1.00 and believe me, I take advantage! Then, of course, I save it on my hard drive and also here in my port. Most of my work is also saved on a disk. And what I have sent out in manuscript form is also filed. I was very happy to read that you write everything down in a notebook first! Thanks for sharing a great newsletter! Hello Cubby! We sound like twins, lol. I save my work on harddrive and disk also. I definitely think better on paper. I find that staring at a computer screen too long, I get really tired. Thank you for telling us your organizational routine. skyisfalling02 You have given very valuable information. Organization is very important..now off to practice...lol Thank you so very much for adding my poem to your newsletter! This has really helped my confidence in myself. Sky Yes, we all need lots of practice, lol. Keep up the good writing. Thank you all for posting into the newsletter. I hope to hear from more members. Please e-mail any questions or comments directly to the newsletter, attention to myself or any of the editors: Puditat Cubby esprit laurencia Next week's editor is: Puditat Happy Valentines Day! See you March 10th! laurencia Have a question or comment for the Editor? http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form To stop receiving this newsletter, go into your account and remove the check from the box beside the specific topic. Be sure to click "Complete Edit" or it will not save your changes. |