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Noticing Newbies: January 24, 2024 Issue [#12244]




 This week: Reviewing Groups
  Edited by: JACE Author IconMail Icon
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Table of Contents

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

About This Newsletter

Hi, I'm JACE Author Icon.

Welcome to this issue of the Noticing Newbies newsletter. Join me as I take you into some nooks and crannies of Writing.Com that you may not have found time to check out yet.

Don't forget to toss me a note about what you liked or didn't like in my column, or about a topic you'd like to see discussed. This newsletter is about and for you. And for you seasoned members, I hope you'll find something you can take from my ramblings. *Smile*

Your Noticing Newbies Newsletter full-time Editors:

Jeff Author Icon,   Sunny Author Icon,   JACE Author Icon


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Letter from the editor

A couple month ago I wrote about the joys and rewards of reviewing in "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (November 29, 2023)Open in new Window.. Today I'd like to list some of the groups that foster the idea that reviewing is not only rewarding, but essential to the well-being of WDC at large.

Different groups offer different things to members. Most have a minimum number of reviews to be given each month to earn specific prizes. Some have a minimum length for qualified reviews that exceed the WDC minimum of 250 characters. Others only count reviews given to members in their anniversary month.

Email the group leader for their specific requirements.

I've listed the groups that are currently the top 10 (since 21 Dec) on the Most Actively Reviewing Groups list. You can find this list by clicking on the Recent Reviews halfway down the Navigation menu on the left. These are review groups that require you to affiliate the review with their group to make it easy to find for crediting. This order may change from day to day.

1.
GROUP
WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group Open in new Window. (E)
Join the fun! We inspire reviewers through kindness and learning! Winner of eight Quills!
#1300305 by Maryann Author IconMail Icon

2.
GROUP
The WDC Angel Army Open in new Window. (ASR)
Dedicated to promoting positivity, encouragement, and support to the WDC community.
#1188309 by iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon

3.
GROUP
disABILITY WRITERS GROUP Open in new Window. (E)
Sharing, caring, helping each other to get through the days. Writing, delighting many ways
#1817507 by dogpack saving 4premium Author IconMail Icon

4.
GROUP
The Poet's Place  Open in new Window. (E)
Poets can discuss, review, request reviews, etc. of their unique form of writing.
#1937699 by Dave Author IconMail Icon

5.
GROUP
I Write  Open in new Window. (E)
I Write group
#1868486 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon

6.
GROUP
Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise Open in new Window. (E)
Blog City - Every Blogger's Paradise.
#1972895 by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author IconMail Icon

7.
GROUP
SENIOR CENTER GROUP  Open in new Window. (13+)
A group for us older folks who've been there, done that, (and our young friends, too!)
#427314 by NaNoKit Author IconMail Icon

8.
 Noticing Newbies Committee Open in new Window. (E)
Welcoming new members to the community!
#612032 by The StoryMistress Author IconMail Icon

9.
GROUP
SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP Open in new Window. (E)
A group whose mission is to spread positivity.
#1384154 by Simply Positive Author IconMail Icon

10.
GROUP
Positive Hearts Reviews Group Open in new Window. (13+)
For giving information, to hold funds and email.
#2229774 by Beacon's Anchor Author IconMail Icon


Another review group that doesn't require affiliation and thus isn't listed on the Most Actively Reviewing Groups is
FORUM
Anniversary Reviews Open in new Window. (E)
Celebrate Writing.Com member account anniversaries with reviews.
#1565040 by NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon


If you like to review, you should join a reviewing group. Not only can you increase your Community Recognition significantly, but you can earn a boatload of gift points, while becoming one of WDC's top 100 Credited Reviewers. Check out "Reviewing CreditsOpen in new Window. for more information on this subject.

Since I mentioned Recent Reviews, I'll quickly explain some of the other features found there. The first four links leads to pages listing the best individual reviewers or best reviewing groups on WDC; Items To Review list member-requested reviews, and the latter is a direct link to "Writing.Com 101Open in new Window. on reviewing.

Most Credited Reviewers · Most Active Reviewers · Most Active Raters
Most Actively Reviewing Groups · Items To Review · About Reviewing


If you're into reviewing and helping your fellow members, or you wish to pay for all or part of your membership, joining a review group is the way to go.

Review on!


Editor's Picks

Check out this forum designed to assist Newbies.
FORUM
Noticing Newbies Open in new Window. (13+)
A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
#126963 by The StoryMistress Author IconMail Icon


Then drop in on these Newbies. Take a moment to review this offering ... or something else in their Port. Welcome them to WDC through a scribble in their Notebook.

 Vodka Thrills Open in new Window. (E)
the funeral
#2312494 by Ritzy Vampi Author IconMail Icon

 
STATIC
I am Lucky Open in new Window. (E)
Being thankful and feeling lucky all the time
#2312467 by Grace Anne Author IconMail Icon

 
STATIC
Town Of My Youth Open in new Window. (E)
memories...
#2312369 by Tonkac Author IconMail Icon

 The Smile Open in new Window. (E)
A smile goes the long way.
#2312263 by Zane Author IconMail Icon

 Down the River to the Sea! Open in new Window. (13+)
Young mariners on an abbreviated river trip to the ocean. Essentially a true story.
#2312230 by Brazos54 Author IconMail Icon

 Some days  Open in new Window. (18+)
Little poem on how you feel some days.
#2312186 by Summer Author IconMail Icon

 Final Prey Open in new Window. (13+)
A dollar store employee meets a deadly stranger.
#2312122 by the.shay1 Author IconMail Icon


 
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From GeminiGem🐾 Author Icon: Wait, just one minute. We get one CR for every 100 trinkets we collect? How did I miss this tasty tidbit?

         The StoryMaster Author Icon does like to keep us on our toes.

From Leger~ Author Icon: Thanks for this newsletter! It's great to have all these references at hand, and well explained. You ROCK!

From Damon Nomad Author Icon: Informative and interesting summary of numerous ways to give recognition in writing and in the WDC universe.

         My pleasure.

From the Newsfeed:

From Amethyst Angel 🍁🙏 Author Icon: It depends on what that means. I came here for the reviews and feedback; anything else, such as MBs and awards, is extra. I just like being able to craft stories and keep my mind active. And if people enjoy them, all the better, because half the time I don't think much of what I've written until someone comes along and says "hey, great stuff!" (After that I get prideful *Laugh*)

From s Author Icon: Well... to be honest, no. I just like people to read my work. In the real world, this is sales. On WdC, it is views. I don't get many "recognitions" (including reviews) and that's fine. But I do like to be read. That is all the recognition I require (if that's even the right word... desire, maybe?).

         I agree with views. But I submit most folks here rely on reviews.

From TheBusmanPoet Author Icon: If people wish to recognize my writings, I'm not one to say no. But if they don't, I'm not going to get all twisted into knots wondering why they didn't either. It's their choice whether they wish to or not.

Do I appreciate it? Yes. But I mainly come here to post my writings and interact on the news feed. Everything else is gravy.

From HollisFrances Author Icon: Recognition is a bonus! I am happy when someone is interested enough to take the time to read my writing. But, if they comment on it, good or bad, that is recognition enough for me. :)

From drainfall Author Icon: Well, yes and no. I do think recognition is important to motivate you; for example, I bet you would say, "Oh! Well, 1000+ people are waiting for more!" But, don't skip the fact that some writers may be extremely popular, but, be just okay at writing! And vice versa!

         Not to be callused about it, but I think most folks do reviews for recognition. Just like many who get reviews, reward the reviewer in some way.

From guivas Author Icon: Of course recognition is important to me. Getting a "like" from someone who reads and writes is valuable. It doesn't mean that if I don't get any I'm going to collapse. Maybe it means that I can do it better. I'm new here, and I don't understand clearly the meaning of the gift points.

         Sum1's Home Author Icon responded: - Think of the GPs as Writing.com currency. You can do many things with them, just as if you are shopping in town, except you would be shopping here on WDC. An example of what you can buy, obviously not a complete list. First, WDC membership! Or, you can send them to a friend, use them to thank someone for a review (I do that for every review I receive), send someone a Merit Badge, or send an Awardicon. I know I'm missing a ton of things to be done with them. But overall, think of them as WDC currency.

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