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Noticing Newbies: October 30, 2024 Issue [#12811]




 This week: Creating a Writing Empire
  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


Word from our sponsor



Letter from the editor

If you joined Writing.Com since 1 Sept 2024, you've ushered in the beginning of the site's 25th year. That is a long time for an internet organization to survive. I've personally been involved with half a dozen organizations that no longer exist on the web. (Uh, I'm pretty sure my participation in them did not cause their demise. *Rolleyes*)

For some perspective, two French empires (the French called them Republics) of the 19th Century (Napoleon Bonaparte--ten years, and Napoleon III--19 years) lasted less time than WDC. Even in the US, the party in power seldom lasts more than 25 years. Not to be morbid, but at best you may live to be 100, just four times WDC's current longevity.

WDC is a dynamic site with changes and additions to the many features being made regularly. Some are major updates that include such things as the site's Reference Guide (see "Writing.Com 101Open in new Window.). Other changes are relatively minor tweaks that happen often because a member makes a suggestion (see "Suggestion BoxOpen in new Window.), or the StoryMaster needs to accommodate a browser change.

Whatever the case, WDC is always changing ... and I submit that's a good thing. No matter your reasons for joining, rest assured WDC will never become stagnant.

I expect most of you reading this newsletter were writing before you joined WDC. Perhaps a friend told you about WDC and invite3d you to join. Maybe you stumbled on the site. Or, did you use a search engine for a writing site as an outlet for your creative urges?

I'm curious.

So I've created a short Survey about how you came to be here. I hope you'll take a few minutes to complete it. For every fourth Survey I receive by Email date/time stamp, I will send that member a WDC Encourager merit badge.

 Newsletter (12811) Survey Open in new Window. (E)
What prompted you to join Writing.Com? Three questions ... with a demographics chaser.
#2329434 by JACE Author IconMail Icon




Editor's Picks

Check out this forum designed to assist Newbies.
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A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
#126963 by The StoryWitchress 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.

 The Concept of Help Open in new Window. (E)
Exploring the multifaceted nature of help through my own experiences. A college essay.
#2329340 by jomarie.kaye Author IconMail Icon

 
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The universe  Open in new Window. (E)
This article is about starting and ending of universe
#2329418 by MINAHILHAROON Author IconMail Icon

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 A SOLDIER'S DRUM #2 Open in new Window. (E)
The sadness of war.
#2329284 by Padlocks Author IconMail Icon

 The Colors Of God Open in new Window. (E)
This is an illustration of God's rainbow put into poetic words.
#2329250 by Serena Collins Author IconMail Icon



 
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Ask & Answer

Thanks for spending time with me today. At the bottom of every newsletter is a section entitled:

*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

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 mailbag:

From tracker Author Icon: Congratulations for another newsletter well done! I like the way you left links to seek more information. It gives new members the chance to get used to using resources like Writing.Com 101. I loved the Newsfeed quotes. It was neat to see how people gain gift points. I think I will send an MB to someone "just because" tonight!

         I appreciate your encouragement.


From the Newsfeed:

From Aster Author Icon: I use them to request reviews! I'm always looking for honest feedback

From oldgreywolf on wheels Author Icon: Every so often, I donate a bunch (anonomously).

         A very worthwhile use.

From Amethyst Angel 🍁🙏 Author Icon: Hoarding 'em for renewals *BigSmile* and swapping awards and MBs under different circumstances.

From D. Reed Whittaker Author Icon: Primarily to reward reviews. I have rewarded contest hosts, but not recently. Haven't been winning enough contests.

From theOCCowgirl Author Icon: I share with the artists who have reviewed me....and those I review...

From The King Pen Author Icon: I use them for reviews and those who review my work.

From Dave Author Icon: Renew membership, credit reviews, donate to special groups/causes.

From Ned Author Icon: I use GPs to renew my membership, so I really enjoy WDC birthday week when they accumulate more quickly.

From Mousewitch Author Icon: I use them to participate in the various contests and activities here.

From Anna Marie Carlson Author Icon: I share them with members, and use them to pay for my membership, donate to contests, and to help celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc.

         Admirable uses.

From Bob Author Icon: I give them away to budding writers who stimulate my mind.

         I like that sentiment.

From Ichabod Crane Author Icon: Buy Ice Cream.

         We need a store like that here. *Wink*



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