 Noticing Newbies: November 22, 2006 Issue [#1385] |
  Noticing Newbies
This week: Testimonials Edited by: esprit  
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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! |
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"Everybody is talented, original, and has something important to say." Finding that something important involves embracing creative idleness ("the imagination needs moodling--long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering"), freeing "what we really think, from what we think we ought to think," and "thumb[ing] your nose at all know-it-alls, jeerers, critics, doubters."
If You Want to Write, by Brenda Ueland
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"My writing had been put on hold for years. After retirement I dusted off all my notes, happened to find this wonderful community by accident on August 10, 06. In a short time, someone was kind enough to give me an upgrade. I was thrilled. My writing took off, entered some contests. I received some invites to join groups. Jumped in with both feet. From the first day I signed up I began learning and making friends. Recently, my wife purchased a Premium Membership for me as a gift. I am hooked, thanks to so many here at Writing.Com. "
-- Coffeebean 
"Well, when wanting to describe something you like, you're supposed to say good things about it. I'm afraid that's not going to be possible for me to do here. See, there's not enough room or time to put everything about Writing.Com that's really cool. I'm a high school sophmore, and last year in English class, I barely scraped an A. This year, I have a 99, and the site has also helped me get a 97 in AP World, since I've used what I learned here to write my essays. The only bad thing about the place is that I have to shut my computer down after a while. Too bad."
--Andrew 
Wonder what those Gift Points are for?
They're for both fun and practicality.
Will a critique group make you a better writer? No; only you can do that. It can, however, provide a source of editorial assistance in spotting weaknesses, inconsistencies, or typos that you might otherwise have missed. It can give you a chance to share your own experience and expertise, which can be rewarding in itself. And perhaps best of all, it can help you escape the isolation that often comes with being a writer. Meeting with fellow writers, even on-line, can help remind you that the joys and frustrations of this business are shared by others. You are not alone!
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There are quite a variety of themes this time.
Items Submitted by the Authors.
No submissions? Why not?
Remember to read your neighbor's work too!
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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
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Feedback from last month's "Invalid Entry"
Submitted By: Puditat
Submitted Comment: Esprit, "Invalid Entry" is excellent advice for every writer, not just our Newbies. I giggled when I read 'touchy'. We've all been there at some stage, and from time to time we all revert back (for those fortunate enough to have grown a thicker skin).
Thanks, Puditat. I write what I know,  and I know 'touchy' personally.
Submitted By: susie nook
Submitted Comment: esprit you're awesome!!!I have a question how do you get a picture on your case cover.
Susie, thank you! To have a costumicon on your briefcase all the time, you need to purchase a Premium membership. But, several times a year we're able to purchase temporary costumicons with our gift points. We are able to gift them to others, too. Watch for the Sitewide Announcements on your account page, and in your mailbox. Have you used your free month of Premium yet?
Submitted By: srivin
Submitted Comment: The newsletter is nice. It is an interaction among writers, comments on writings. So Newbies can learn a lot about the writing world. Please keep it up.
srivin
Thank you! That's exactly what our goal is.
Submitted By: Ginfla
Submitted Comment: I liked your piece on reviewing; I'd like to add that negative reviewing without constructiveness can mean that you don't get feedback yourself for fear it is considered some form of payback! If you really don't like a piece don't review it; Give it a low rating if you wish. as the old saying goes if you can't say anything nice...
You're right, Moonhawk. That particular 'old saying' is our Motto, but low ratings without comments isn't nice.
Submitted By: Gen
Submitted Comment: Hhhhmmm, nice newsletter. "If you must be rude, review your own work..." LOL, a classic line! I wrote that one down! Thinking of you often, my Sweetest Godmother. Stay on your feet, Soldier, I'm still on mine. Don't you worry, and don't make me worry. Give me a call sometime. Take care, Beautiful One.
Gen! You silver tongued you know what. When are you coming back? I miss wonderful Chimu.
Submitted By: *Barbara Maria*
Submitted Comment: Thanks for the great news letter. It's been very helpful to me personally,as a new member here. You just happen to list all the information I've needed.
Thanks again!
*bm*
Great! I'm glad it helped.
Submitted By: Adela
Submitted Comment: Thanx
You're very welcome.
We always appreciate the feedback, thanks! It lets the editors know someone is reading their stuff. Even Newsletter Editors Need Encouragment!
Have a colorful Holiday!
Editors:
CHRISTMAS cub-BELLS R RINGING! 
Puditat
laurencia
Your host this week is esprit
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