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  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   Welcome to the Noticing Newbies Newsletter! Our goal is to showcase some of our newest Writing.Com Authors and their items. From poetry and stories to creative polls and interactives, we'll bring you a wide variety of items to enjoy. We will also feature "how to" advice and items that will help to jump start the creation process on Writing.com We hope all members of the site will take the time to read, rate, review and welcome our new authors. By introducing ourselves, reviewing items and reaching out, we will not only make them feel at home within our community, we just might make new friends! Your host this week is esprit   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!  SITE NAVIGATION I absolutely love writing this newsletter. I try to have something fresh and interesting for all, but this month I thought I'd better go back to basics. TO ADD TO YOUR FAVORITES --CLICK THE FIST Are you able to find your way around this site without getting lost? It seems very complicated to new members, and it is. It doesn't take long though to find your way. When I first became a member, it took me a week or so to figure out how to put a favorite forum into My Favorites. I thought it was referring to IExplorer Favorites. I laugh now, but it wasn’t funny at the time. A member told me to click on the fist. Sure enough, it worked! The fist beside an author’s signature is for saving a Favorite Author. Go to the upper right to find the forum’s fist. TO FIND YOUR FORUMS CLICK - MY POSTS When I posted a question on a forum, I didn’t know I had a record of all of My Posts in Member Tools to help me get back to it. Have you ever posted on a message forum and then forgot the name of it, and couldn't get back to see if anyone answered you? All you have to do is click on 'MY POSTS' to find it. Most everything is that easy, once you know how.  I clicked on the links and explored. I suggest you do the same. Click and explore, it won't take long for you to learn how to get back to your favorite places. AUTHOR TOOLS is where you go to create a new item, look at your feedback, and the reviews you have sent to other author's, and learn more about Writing ML. Soon, everything will make sense and it will be much more fun. Most of you have already learned all this; however, I know there are one or two out there like me, who are afraid to ask for fear of seeming stupid. For full enjoyment of the many things to do on writing.com, ask the question! Every one of us was once a newbie, and we all remember how it was. A WRITING TIP *Telling Instead of Showing "Like", "as if" and "seemed" can make writing sound passive instead of active. "Tom picked up the puppy, who seemed as if she was afraid." This is lazy writing, because the author relies on the reader to fill in what "afraid" means. "The puppy was curled up in a corner of the sofa. When Tom picked her up, she let out a soft whimper. He could feel her trembling as he held her close to his chest." By giving concrete details, the author shows the reader exactly how this puppy acts when she is afraid. by Laura Backes, Children's Book Insider Thanks for reading and I'll be back March 16th. Ah, the Ides of March. ** Image ID #715135 Unavailable **     ** Image ID #830174 Unavailable ** My Picks For Newbies of the Month of February  My first Newbie of the month was invisibleink Most of you know she is leaving us. I wanted to let her know she will be missed by all who knows her. She is one of sweetest people I have been blessed to know. We'll miss you, Nance.
excerpt Take care of one another, Keep shining bright and strong. You're the music to the lyrics That complete this website's song. highlighted newbies Editor’s Picks Sugarbear *Thanks Anonymous!* t.p.dweller dj13
Remember to read your neighbor’s work too! helpful links I gently urge you to check out this link. It covers so much I couldn't begin to list them all. animatqua does a very good job of doing that for us. I suggest adding it to your favorites by clicking on the fist on the right side of her page.
Submitted Items Submitted By: Davy Kraken  Submitted Item: "The Ins and Outs of In & Outs"  Submitted Comment: I thought this might be a helpful resource for newbies Wow! I think you're right, thank you for the time you spent doing it. Submitted By: superwomanshy Submitted Item: "Invalid Item" Submitted Comment: I just want to be noticed. I know my work is worthy. I know your work is worthy too, you will be noticed. Let's all read her work, okay? Four items were submitted By: leisure time We can't use items from members that have been here over 31 days, as a rule. Sometimes the letters are prepared ahead of time and will include those that are over that time limit by the time the letters come out. But that is the exception. You can submit to any other newsletter that fits the genre though. Thank you for thinking of the Newbie Newsletter. Psst! I hope you receive lots of reads from this even though I can't highlight your work. 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%%  Submitted By: Wannabe Submitted Comment: This line cracked me up: They love it when the author doesn't proofread, because it means their job is secure. Hey, I'm kidding! Oh my God it brought back visions of being a newbie on the site when the only thing I received in a comment was a spelling or grammar error. I used to think well thats great but what did you think about what I wrote? I learned as most do on the site in time, that if you proofread your work it gives you the advantage to receive reviews that look at what you wrote and not how you wrote it. Great newsletter by the way, it gave a true breakdown of the types of reviews you will receive on the site and why. Thank you!  And you are so right about the proofreading!Submitted By: Puditat Submitted Comment: Another wonderful editorial Esprit. You summed up the different styles of reviewing so well. A new, fresh angle on the subject of reviewing! Your writing style is so friendly and appealing. PS. I love your response to my last feebdack "pan of freshly made fudge" Thanks! - and I loved the fudge! You know it works, right? Submitted By: Gen Submitted Comment: Another well done NL, Lady Esprit. You certainly pegged all the types of reviewers. You are really quite the sharpshooter. Excellent eyes! You should take all of these NL's of yours, tie them all together, and call it "The Do's and Don'ts of Becoming a Professional Creative Writer". You SUBMIT it. You've got most of it written. You're a saint. Do what you do best; helping people. Take it up a notch. You have an innate and God-given talent in this. SUBMIT this stuff. SUBMIT? Is that an E rated word? And another thing, no one has ever accused me of being a saint! You take that back! I'm grouchy, complaining, opinionated and irritating. I've worked hard to earn this reputation and I intend to keep it. Youngsters! Submitted By: Cubby  Submitted Comment: Awesome newsletter, Esprit! You did a fantastic job sorting out the different kinds of reviewers. You are so totally right. Being an avid reviewer in the Public Review forum, I've noticed that many of us are very different in our reviews, like you pointed out. And that's good. What I touch on, may not be brought out by another viewer, and vice versa. I've even read reviews where some reviewers mention they won't go into the technicalities (typos - spelling, punctuation, etc.) since another reviewer had already made suggestions in that area for them, and so the reviewer comments on other aspects of the item. Now that's teamwork, lol! Anyway, if it were possible, I'd give this newsletter an awardicon! Since it's not, I'm sending you a newsletter merit badge for being such a commendable editor! Love, Cubby ") Ahh, Cubby. Thank you! I love the Badge! Didn't you know I have my letters in my port? An Awardicon would fit beautifully. Hold on, I'll find the id number...wait, it'll only take a sec. I spend a lot of time on the Public Review page too, and I see all types of reviewers. The truth of the matter is it is teamwork, and we have the best team around. Agreed? Submitted By: Davy Kraken Submitted Comment: Just wanted to let you know that the number of members listed on the front page is the total number of members who have ever joined Writing.Com, including those who are long gone. The total number of current members is at somewhere around 50,000. And you, my dear Kraken, are the winner!! This was a secret test to see if the whole letter was being read. I'm glad to know it was. Thank you! shoot! I told myself to proofread better last time! There's always a smart-aleck in the crowd. Submitted By: charm1 Submitted Comment: Esprit, Your talent is obvious through your writing, but more importantly, your care of people is the shining point of light. I always enjoy your news letter, for more than just the new writers, also, the editorials that you submit. Thank you for your time and dedication to the art. Deb Thank you, Deb.  I appreciate your words. And yes, I do care for my newbies. I feel like some are 'mine', because they are so special. I love to watch them grow. I may upset a few but it's for their own good. Just like Mother always said. Submitted By: PastVoices Submitted Comment: Thank you again for an editorial whose time has come. If my daddy was right, you take opinions of all 299,001 members and they will add up 299,001 different opinions!! I realize it, but I think it is good to remind all of us that no two reviewers look for the same characteristics. I still feel extremely underqualified to review poetry. I make myself, because practice helps me get bolder. Oh, and btw, I got the "quid pro quo" and he got the DSL line!! Yeah!! PastVoices That's right, it takes a community, (and lots of feedback) to make a good story work. Hey, good for him! Give him a hug from me and tell him to keep it up. Does he cook too? Submitted By: mckenzie Submitted Comment: Very good newsletter; I enjoyed it. Thank you, Mckenzie. It means a lot to all of the editors to hear these words each and every week. Question of the Month I have two questions this month, for a little fun activity. A famous Writing.Com author once said, Some monsters draw their strength from a cucifix. My first question is: What is the name of the monster? Second, two-part question, same prizes, different subject. Who made the quote: That was then, this is now. Or vise-versa, and when did he say it? This is another test to see who reads the complete letter. The Authors will receive 500 GP's. Each member who correctly answers will receive 200 GP's. HINT: POWER SEARCH IS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. Thank you all for your great comments. I love them, and I love replying to them. It's wonderful to laugh at silliness sometimes, isn't it? You all make editing this letter so much fun! The Editors of the Newbie Newsletter are: NEXT WEEK - Cubby HEAD'S UP, the schedule has changed. Puditat laurencia esprit March 16, 2005Have 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. |
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