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Noticing Newbies: December 12, 2007 Issue [#2105]

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Noticing Newbies


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  Edited by: Cubby 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

*Gift1* 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.

*Gift1* 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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Noticing Newbies Newsletter Editors

Cubby Author IconMail Icon
Puditat Author IconMail Icon
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*Snow1* Your host this week: Cubby Author IconMail Icon


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Letter from the editor

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WDC Family Feast

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Writing.com lays out a scrumptious buffet for anytime of the year whether its a holiday or not. Nibble on snacks while you mingle, a full course meal with a variety of side dishes when you feel ready, and yummy desserts to top it all off.

Food? Well, it's not actually food for your tummy, but food to feed your mind. Begin by sampling tidbits of this-and-that as you become more familiar with the site, and most likely you will make a few friends on the way. The main course is anything you want it to be and the side dishes include a variety of options you may choose to pick over. There are plenty of desserts for your pleasure, also. Please indulge! *Smile*

Here is a sample menu:

Snack and Mingle

Here are just a few places to nibble on to help you get familiar with the site.

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Main Course

Whatever is the focal point of your writing would be the main course. And like any main course, it does not have to be the same for every meal. As much as I love cheeseburgers, I could not eat them everyday. *Rolleyes* Well... on second thought. *Laugh* Or maybe you are not ready to post your work yet. You might, however, like to review. That also could be the main course. It's whatever you are concentrating the most on at the time.

Side Dishes

You may want to add more to your plate than just the main course. Why not sample a new dish... something you've never tried before such as another genre, images, a forum, or a blog? The side dishes available here are too numerous to list, but if you look under Site Navigation to the left of your screen, you will see what I mean. *Wink* Help yourself! And if you are unsure about any of it, please don't hesitate to ask.

Dessert

*Shock* Not full yet? *Bigsmile* Good! Now it's tiime for dessert. By participating in contests, you could possibly win gift points, awardicons, and/or merit badges. Join campfires, create your own madlibs, or take part in polls. There truly is something for everyone here, no matter what their tastes are.

You can only take in so much at a time. Perhaps your food needs to digest. Don't worry about the dishes... the table at WDC is set every single day. Be sure to bring your appetite and keep an eye out for new dishes being offered periodically. *Wink*

Have a happy and safe upcoming holiday and,,,

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Yours truly,
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Editor's Picks

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*Gift2* ~ Got questions? Look for answers here... ~ *Gift2*

Getting Started: Table of Contents Open in new Window. (E)
Visit here for a tour of Writing.Com and learn about this vast, exciting site!
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And Now For Our Featured Newbies!


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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt: For hours we rang those bells, every time a car passed on the road. We would roll the windows down and shake and shake. Thinking to our selves “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” But no one seemed to be listening. Or so we thought.

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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt: Ellie Elephant lived in a jungle and dreamt of pulling Santa’s sleigh. She dreamt about doing just that on Christmas Eve and Day. She pretended in her bedroom that she was helping Santa Claus deliver toys, to all the good little girls and good little boys. She imagined her feet landing on a roof going stomp, stomp, stomp, as the reindeers’ hoofs went clop, clop, clop. She wanted to do nothing but help spread Christmas cheer, which is all she thought of since Christmas last year.

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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt:
The little boy sat,
On the living room floor,
His eyes wide open,
At half past four.

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Items Submitted by Newbies


Submitted by Romeo- Thanks Anonymous! Author IconMail Icon

"Tragedy at the Marionette TheatreOpen in new Window.
Comment included: This is the first poem I have written in over a year, and i would like for it to be submitted in the newsletter. Thanks for puting together great newsletter and for taking my submission into consideration!

Romeo



Submitted by >>^..^<< Kat Author IconMail Icon

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Comment included: I want to thank you for taking the time to put this together. I have been having a wonderful time wandering around the halls of WDC, shaking hands and making friends.


Submitted by Adam P. Rothstein Author IconMail Icon

"Will of the Watch Part OneOpen in new Window.
Comment included: I'd really love some feedback for this story, the chilling beginning of what will be a series about a serial killer who travels through time...


Submitted by Squeekachu Author IconMail Icon

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Comment included: the extract there is part of a story that I'm not sure I'll get around to continuing ^^. To be honest, it took about two hours to write (didn't think too hard on it ;) )
But, seeing as I'm newbie like, I thought I'd try submitting something ^^



Submitted by grayshift Author IconMail Icon

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Comment included: (none)


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~ Great Places for Newbies to Check Out! ~

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Noticing Newbies Open in new Window. (13+)
A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
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THE DROP-OFF BOX  Open in new Window. (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
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Ask & Answer

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** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** S.M. Reeves Author IconMail Icon
What a fabulous Newsletter! Inspiring and informational. The advice is great for any aspiring writer!

Thank you! *Smile* I'm so glad you like it.

** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** gtausif Author IconMail Icon
Dear Cubby

This was a GREAT newsletter. I loved all the quotes. They fill our ambitions, dreams, errors and hopes to a T and offer great advice as well. I am sorry I missed the pumpkin story. Where can I find it? You are doing a great job.


*Bigsmile* Thank you so much! The pumpkin story can be found at "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (October 17, 2007)Open in new Window.. I posted your book recommendation below. *Wink* Thanks so much for sending it.

** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** Anne Light Author IconMail Icon
You've chosen wonderful quotes. They are amusing and pointed.

Thanks so much. *Smile* I enjoyed sharing them!

** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** Lola - serially obsessed Author IconMail Icon
Thanks for the 'writing quotes to ponder.' I can use all the help and inspiration I can get. Plus, my original first sentence looked like this: Thanks so much for all the helpful writing quotes to ponder published in your last newsletter. See? I took them to heart! *Bigsmile*

*Laugh* You are welcome! *Laugh*

** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** whimzician Author IconMail Icon
Great advice from great authors...including our Noticing Newbies editors. Thank you.

You are very kind. *Smile* Thank you... from all of us! *Bigsmile*

** Image ID #1349072 Unavailable ** ndean
I love the quotes you have selected. I will keep this in my inbox to help keep my head in gear when writing. Thanks

I'm glad you enjoyed the quotes so much! *Bigsmile*

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Cubby,
Great job with this month's newsletter! I really enjoyed all the great quotes. They were all inspirational.
-Magi
May there be angels in your life today and every day!


My pleasure! *Smile*

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Writers are blessed with a gift to see the world through many different eyes. Writers are able to travel to another world without even leaving their desks. And writers are able to understand thing that could never be understood.

Very well stated. Thank you for sharing. *Smile*

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Hello Cubby from a "Newbie".

I loved the quotes and your commentary! It was a perfect cocktail of inspiration and challenge. And forgive the pragmatism, as I am a true believer in passion- I loved that your editorial was constructive versus a forum for your opinion.
I'll be back for more on the 12th. AL


Thanks so much. *Smile* I hope to see you back here again!

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Great quotes and comments in a special style. One cannot but enjoy such a wonderful newsletter!

*Heart* Thank you! *Smile*


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Recommended Books
Please send me your favorites!
*Gift2* gtausif Author IconMail Icon: The book that I read recently and enjoyed immensely is "The Kite Runner". It will make you cry and laugh and shudder and cry some more. Wonderful book by Khalid Hossieni.


*Gift1* I have not read this book but we have it at our library and anyone who has read it, liked it very much. Sounds like one to add to my list. Thank you for sharing!
~Cubby
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Quote
My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what
I feel in the best and simplest way.
~ Ernest Hemingway
(1899-1961)


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*Note* Cubby's Question(s) of the Month *Note*

As a writer, what is the most difficult thing you struggle with?


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If you are interested in book discussions and/or recommendations, please join me at these forums:



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See you again on January 23rd!

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Next week's editor will be... Puditat Author Icon

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