Noticing Newbies: April 01, 2009 Issue [#2974]
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  Edited by: laurencia
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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

Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com. There are many things to do and learn. Our goal is to help you make your time here more fun and manageable.

Each week we select and showcase new items (poetry, lyrics, short stories, essays, campfires, polls, etc.). Exposure for an item (your writing) helps to bring you more rates and reviews by fellow members and the general public...of course depending on how much exposure you want your item to have. Some writers like to keep their work private. When your work does receive exposure, it helps bring more member interaction, which will give you the opportunity to build new friendships. Remember, it is a two-way street...try to make an effort to reciprocate reviews.


"There's someone that you haven't already met, go introduce yourself to him or her. Walls and labels can't keep you from the people who are so similar to you in spirit. There's a friendly face behind every door if you pick the right moment to knock. Once you start your wave of creative outreach, it turns into a contagious force. People are waking up and smiling at each other, sharing their dreams without hesitation. This community is worth something."

-- Author Unknown


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Letter from the editor

Hey New Members!

When people are visiting your portfolio, the first thing they come to is your bioblock. It is the heart of your port, the welcome pad; you don't want it to be blank or uninviting, how boring...so, spice it up! I love to read a member's bio...a quick read of something informational or witty about their self. When a member takes the time to set up their bio, it shows they care about their readers and take pride in how their port is set up.



Instruction Help Topic: Set up your BioBlock (by Writing.com)

Your BioBlock is the welcome mat you lay out for people who visit your portfolio. Welcome your readers with a brief introduction about yourself, your writing, or what makes you tick!

How do you set up your bio, please read on:

How Do I?:
Click "My Account".
Choose "Change Account Text & Special Items".
Read the details and rules regarding your BioBlock.
Fill in your information.
Click "Submit Changes".

If you'd like to check for mistakes and preview what your visitors will see, go back to "My Account" and click on "Your Public URL."
(This information is found at the top left side of the screen in "Getting Started: Table of Contents)



Ideas for Your Bio

*Bullet*"Welcome to my port"
*Bullet*Where you live
*Bullet*A highlighted story or poem
*Bullet*Favorite quote
*Bullet*Joke
*Bullet*Plug another personal writing address
*Bullet*List a few of your favorite authors here on W.C.
*Bullet*Personal interests


Here are a few of my favorite bios:

kittiara
covertcow
Tornado Day Author Icon
Joy Author Icon
FÐ Spread the Christmas Joys Author Icon
Jay's debut novel is out now! Author Icon


If you haven't setup your bio, what are you waiting for!?

Until next time...

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Editor's Picks

*Star* NEWBIE SHOW ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR NEWSLETTER: *Star*


 *~How the White Crystals Stop Falling*~  Open in new Window. (E)
3 memories of my late brother who died at 15 of Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.
#1533996 by Reemz Author IconMail Icon


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Article found in the WDC imaginary newspaper.
#1534430 by SaintLee Author IconMail Icon


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 Eternity Open in new Window. (E)
one of my fav poems i have wrote. i hope you like it. this is one of my published poems.
#1540694 by Moon Witch Author IconMail Icon


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 When Dragons Lived - Chap 4 - Gifts Open in new Window. (E)
The magician bestows the most fantastic gifts.
#1543798 by Tadpole1 Author IconMail Icon


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*Star* NEW MEMBER LINKS: *Star*

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 Weekly NEWBIE Challenge Open in new Window. (E)
LEARN - Bitem Format, Emoticons, etc., and receive Reviews
#989394 by ~*~Damiana Returned~*~ Author IconMail Icon


Tips for New Members Open in new Window. (ASR)
Tips for new members -- things to know to improve your Writing.com experience.
#1016867 by JACE Author IconMail Icon


THE DROP-OFF BOX  Open in new Window. (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


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A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
#126963 by The StoryMistress Author IconMail Icon


 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

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!
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Ask & Answer

Assessments are good...feedback is essential. Constructive feedback is important to learn from so we can improve what we do and how we do it. If we do not constantly evaluate ourselves, either through self-assessement, or through an external assessment, we will remain stuck in a status quo and develop a false sense of achievement.

So please do not hesitate to email a general comment on the newsletter or offer constructive feedback.

See you April 29th!

laurencia

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