 Noticing Newbies: March 13, 2024 Issue [#12421] |
This week: Make New Writing Friends Edited by: Annette  
More Newsletters By This Editor 
 
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
"The funny thing about wishes. Sometimes all it took to make them come true was a first step." ~ T.J. Klune
"The best thing about existence is that any moment in time can be a point of beginning to anything!" ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan |
| ASIN: B01DSJSURY |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 5.99
|
|
Make New Writing Friends
The site attracts new members every day. Each one of those is a potential new writing buddy and friend.
Each new member gets a host of emails with detailed tutorials on how to make the most out of the site. The internet has been around for years and most everyone is somewhat tech savvy. Yet, there are people who want to connect via writing whom it takes a while to figure out all the ways to use the many options here on Writing.Com to the fullest extent.
An example that happened to me recently: I saw that a new member had posted a single item in the portfolio. This item was massive. I didn't have the time to send a review at the time and I wouldn't have been able to give good, detailed feedback to a text that spanned hundreds of pages. I did the next best thing. I sent an email that explained that this item should be in a book with chapters. A day or so later, I got a message that the member had created a book item with chapters. That was easy! It was easy for me as this member was able to figure out how to make a book item. Either because they are that internet savvy or because the documentation is that good. Or both.
Whenever you notice a new member who doesn't seem to find their way around, try to understand their problem. Then, help them to find one of the existing resources that explains everything. The first one-stop destination is always going to be "Writing.Com 101" . You can easily create that link by typing {item:101}. If that doesn't seem like the best place to look, refer them to the newsfeed or "Technical Support Forum" or "Non-Technical Support Forum" .
Where do you go to find newbies?
 Some newbies will announce their presence on the Newsfeed. Check out the Newsfeed periodically and set it to View the Community Newsfeed . Anyone who posted there will come up in chronological order.
Other newbies make a post in "Noticing Newbies" . Those who aren't newbies cannot start a new thread, but anyone can answer to a thread started by a newbie.
You can actively search out items posted to the site by brand new newbies who've been around for less than 31 days Read and Review a Newbie . While the above link defines a newbie as someone who has been a member for less than a month, generally speaking, anyone who's been on the site for less than a year is considered a newbie.
In the left side bar, there is a button  Read & Review. If you click on that button/link, you will get a random item to review. It could be for a long-time member, but it's also frequently for brand new members. If you don't want to read & review the first item, you can keep clicking until a title or first line catches your attention. Read & Review is a great way to find and meet newbies to Writing.Com.
One more place is to go straight to the Authors in the left side bar. In the dropdown menu, choose Newest Account First. That way, you can notice a newbie almost the minute they pop into existence here on the site.
No matter where you run into a new member here on the site, first and foremost: be welcoming and be polite. Showing off writing to strangers is a scary thing. We've all been there, so let's make a positive first impression on newbies who'll be the shakers and movers, readers and reviewers of tomorrow.
Do you know all the places where you can find newbies? |
| |  | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2314233 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2314379 by Not Available. |
| |  | A Perfect Crime (ASR)
A very short piece involving a bunch of crows and the quiet after a storm of violence
#2313531 by MrL  |
|
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!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form
Don't forget to support our sponsor!
| ASIN: B085272J6B |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 9.99
|
|
Replies to my last Noticing Newbies newsletter "Groups" that asked Do you know how to join and leave groups?
SAD Holiday Potato wrote: This was very informative. Groups sound like something worth exploring. Thanks for explaining that aspect of WDC.
Thank you for reading. I am glad that it was informative to you. |
| ASIN: B07B63CTKX |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 6.99
|
|
To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.
|
This printed copy is for your personal use only. Reproduction
of this work in any other form is not allowed and does violate its copyright. |
View Portfolio
Visit Notebook
Send Gift Points
Awards
Badges
Send Email
