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 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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Every man usually has something he can do better
than anyone else. Usually it is
reading his own handwriting.
~ Unknown
There is then creative reading
as well as creative writing
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Omit needless words. Vigorous writing is concise.
A sentence should contain no unnecessary words,
a paragraph no unnecessary sentences,
for the same reason that a drawing should have
no unnecessary lines
and a machine no unnecessary parts.
~ William Strunk, Jr.
Asking a writer what he thinks about criticism
is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs.
~ John Osborne
 Let's Talk!
I thought perhaps this week we could talk about the above quotes. Each one of them says something important about writing. Let's start with the first one:
Every man usually has something he can do better
than anyone else. Usually it is reading his own
handwriting.
~ Unknown
LOL!  That is SO true! And it not only goes for handwriting, but submitting an item here at the site for pleasure-reading and reviewing. Look over your piece as if you were someone else reading it for the first time. Does it make sense? Is it easy to read online? Spaces between paragraphs really help!  Check out your spelling and punctuation, your grammer and flow. It's easy for all of us to read our own writing because we know what we are saying without all corrections. Typos get in the way for readers. At least consider it.
Quote number two:
There is then creative reading as well as creative
writing
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
The book I recently finished isn't really my cup-of-tea, but I loved the descriptions and how the author used her words. I ended up learning more from her writing than getting into the short stories with quick endings. It was our 'Book Discussion' pick of the month, which each one of the members recommend a book when it is their turn, so... though I would not have read it on my own, I did get something out of it, and glad for it. I used this opportunity to observe the author's writing, which was in fact, well done.
Quote number three:
Omit needless words. Vigorous writing is concise.
A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a
paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same
reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary
lines and a machine no unnecessary parts.
~ William Strunk, Jr.
Watch our for words such as that, even, just, to name a few, and also repetitious words too close together. Reread your piece to make sure your word/sentences aren't redundant.  It's common, so don't feel too badly if you discover you have done this. That's why we proofread and edit!
Quote number four:
Asking a writer what he thinks about criticism is
like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs.
~ John Osborne
Oh, boy... it's really hard sometimes to get a review which pretty much details every single typo you have made. Be prepared for encouraging critiquing here at WDC, but also be on the lookout for a few reviews that may not be encouraging. It's happened to most of us, so don't feel alone. Most of the members here will be kind about their suggestions, and hopefully not make you feel like a lamppost. And please keep in mind how your own reviews will reflect upon the person you are critiquing. 
Now...
Have a wonderful holiday!!!
Keep on Writing!
Yours truly,
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bookworm243
Great Newsletter! Even though I am not a Newbie anymore, I still subscribe to the newsletter. I always end up learning something new! (And reading something new!)
Another Fabulous Newsletter!
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"fung shway"? Guess it's time to redecorate! Love the letter, love the advice. Thanks a million!
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sleepy
I can't tell you enough how right you are!!! I have friends that totally zapp my energy with anything from being negative to telling me endless drama that goes nowhere. I actually (while listening to them) try to get ideas from some of thier misery, but sometimes it's just way too boring for that even. Thanks for the letters and keep them coming, because I for one, take all of it in like a sponge. Maybe I'll write a story about recieving newsletters! Just kidding, but really thanks.
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