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Hi, I'm JACE .
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. 
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Editor's Note: I was writing a letter welcoming my 15-year-old grand-daughter who joined WDC this month. Her family has just moved, along with the excitement and trauma of changing high schools in the middle of a school year. Learning about her writing desires, I suggested WDC.
What follows is essentially my welcome letter to her ... which I decided was pertinent to all Newbies. Welcome, Aurora.
You’ve decided to be a writer.
Whether you’re 15 … or 70, as soon as you put any thoughts you have to paper, you’re a writer. Maybe you write for yourself using whatever range of emotions you’re feeling, or you hope to touch or persuade others of a particular point of view. You just want to write.
So, you came here … to Writing.Com.
Here’s an aspect of writing you might not have considered before.
Reviewing is a big part of WDC. Reviewing is inevitable. But don’t let it define you, or your writing. Remember, reviews are just one person’s opinion of your writing at one point in time. And that opinion may change when reading that same item at another time.
Learn to take constructive criticism. That advice may be harsh but is offered to be helpful.
You are never obligated to take any advice offered. Only you know what you’re trying to say. Be true to your writing journey. Don’t let anyone sway you from your path.
Some folks review with an eye on the actual writing mechanics such as grammar, spelling and punctuation. English, as you’ve studied in school, has a great many rules. Yet some may still be subjective to what you wish to say.
While mechanics are important to writing, how your poem or story makes your readers feel may be more important. Maybe a character really touched them. Getting feedback about your plot and character development is crucial to the success of your story.
Whatever a reviewer says about your story, never let that person smother your passion. Never give anyone that power over you.
Writing begins as a personal journey. You’ll find truths that work for you. Whether those truths provide freedom for you, or they soothe your troubled soul, I think you’ll find writing both therapeutic and beneficial to your well-being.
You have reached the point where you want to share with others. You’ll have found some nugget of wisdom that begs to be spread around. I encourage you to do just that. Remember when you share, others will be there to comment. I refer you back to my comments on reviewing.
So, welcome to Writing.Com. Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. We learn from others. For myself, I believe the others are the best of Writing.Com.
Write On!
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Thanks for spending time with me today. At the bottom of every newsletter is a section entitled
followed by a text box. If you liked what you read (or if you didn't), please take time and drop me a line. I'd love to hear your ideas.
From the Newsfeed: "Reviewing Groups"
From Amethyst Angel 🍁🙏  : Well, my WdC name is Angel, so I thought the "Angel Review Forum" was appropriate  It's a lovely group to be in.
Indeed it is.
From Scotty1615  : I'm a member of the "disABILITY WRITERS GROUP" and it may just be apparent why!
Another great reviewing group.
From Mousewitch  : I haven't found any reviewing group I like as I have a hard time doing reviews as it is without all the rules, regulations, and requirements.
I'm sorry to hear you haven't found a reviewing group to fit your needs. If you ever decide to pursue reviewing, I'd be happy to help.
From NaNotatoGo! : I'm part of NaNoNette  's group, "I Write in 2024" . It gets me into the writing and reviewing habits that I need to develop. So that way I can write, read and think about what I'm reading. So far, with the exception of last week, I've been reviewing at least once a week.
I'm a member too. It does keep me on my writing and reviewing toes.
From Jeff  : I used to be a member of quite a few of them, but now I tend to just do "Anniversary Reviews" and those in connection with "I Write in 2024" .
Even one reviewing group can keep a body busy.
From TheBusmanPoet : No groups. If I do any reviewing it's on my own.
Reviewing groups aren't for everyone. By their nature (many require a number of reviews to be eligible for certain prizes) they foster some pressure to succeed.
From elephantsealer  : I wish I was; how does one become a member of a reviewing group? I believe it is great to review; that is, as long as the written piece is interesting!!!!!!! I believe reviewing gives the reviewer a chance to learn something out of the piece of writing that is being reviewed. Don't you think?
Check out the various reviewing groups' information from the "Most Actively Reviewing Groups" list, linked from the Review page
I agree with learning. Reviewing also helps you work beyond your comfort zone by reading and reviewing items you might not normally consider. And that can enhance your own writing.
From jackson : I am not a member of a reviewing group, someday maybe . . .
When you're ready, you can find a link to many reviewing groups on the Public Review page.
From tj-turkey-jobble-jobble-hard-J  :
Agreed.
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