Noticing Newbies: December 21, 2010 Issue [#4146]
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 This week: You Don't Need to be a Native Speaker!
  Edited by: THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author IconMail Icon
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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

About This Newsletter

I hesitate - English isn't my first language!

Don't worry about it! *Bigsmile*


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Letter from the editor

Hi!

Glancing at the posts in "Noticing Newbies" Open in new Window., I notice folks who are shy about posting items or getting reviews because they are non-native speakers of English.

My response to that is - Hey! Don't worry about it!

Write. Write.

Let the thoughts, the feelings, the insights flow. That's what's important. You need to communicate what's deep down inside you, to bring it out on the paper or the computer screen. You need to get hold of that fleeting idea or nurture that seed of thought, not let those go because you were nervous about the exact words or idioms to use.

You need to share these thoughts, feelings, expressions, anecdotes, insights with the world - not keep them bottled up inside or deny them to the audience on Writing Dot Com because you were nervous about the reaction of native speakers.

Refinements to grammar or spelling can come later.

How?

It happens when you get involved with reviewing. You review others, hopefully they review you back.

On Writing Dot Com, reviewers will tell you if something you've written doesn't quite come through. You could put in a request on "Please Review" Open in new Window., with a note of the areas you're most concerned about. Review other writers who have requested reviews, and chances are they'll review you back.

Language is, after all, the vehicle or the tool. There's the gift, and there's the wrapping paper and ribbon. Don't lose sight of the fact that the gift is more important than the wrapping paper or ribbon. Talent lies within, the urge to write and share can be irresistible. The vehicle can be tuned up, the tool can be honed, the wrapping paper and ribbon only help us reach the truth within.

Don't deny the gifts because you thought you didn't have appropriate wrapping paper! You're denying yourself, other writers and the world something important, by suppressing what you have to say!

WRITE ON!
- Sonali

PS I came across this great post on Writing Dot Com's Facebook page!

Darlene Pharris: It does not matter what you share, it is the courage to share that is important. So don't hold back, write it, post it, and let the world know who you really are.

Thanks, Darlene!


Editor's Picks

By Our Authors!

 Push Me To My Limit Open in new Window. (E)
I felt so powerful and charged when I wrote this poem!
#1737214 by Mrs. Wells Author IconMail Icon


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 The impossibility of being less Open in new Window. (E)
a personal, slightly emotional poem awaiting some critique.
#1734584 by Dreamer Author IconMail Icon


 A Sad Love Poem  Open in new Window. (E)
I wrote it when i got an inspiration. this is my first time writing a poem
#1734348 by LittleDes Author IconMail Icon


 My Shadow Ares, Greek God of War Open in new Window. (13+)
My own personal perspective of Greek God of War, Ares.
#1734291 by Star Author IconMail Icon


 The Feeling Open in new Window. (E)
Wrote this a long time ago, it was after I had found my spirituallity
#1734649 by thYrd_eYe_prYing Author IconMail Icon


 Meeting the past Open in new Window. (E)
I met a kindergarten friend at the airport and reflected about my life.
#1734646 by Nathalya Author IconMail Icon


This looks like a great place!

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Put in your posts!

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A Time to Give Thanks Open in new Window. (13+)
Inspired by one of my essays. Take a moment and share what you're thankful for.
#1491084 by Tornado Dodger Author IconMail Icon


IN & OUT
There are Two Kinds of People Open in new Window. (13+)
If you had to classify all humanity into two types, what would they be?
#1594368 by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author IconMail Icon


Don't let a rejection slip worry you!

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Some all-time favourites!

FORUM
The Writer's Cramp Open in new Window. (13+)
Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS!
#333655 by Sophurky Author IconMail Icon


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The WDC Angel Army Open in new Window. (ASR)
Dedicated to promoting positivity, encouragement, and support to the WDC community.
#1188309 by iKïyå§ama Author IconMail Icon


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WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group Open in new Window. (E)
Join the fun! We inspire reviewers through kindness and learning! Winner of eight Quills!
#1300305 by Maryann Author IconMail Icon


Three Word Mayhem! Open in new Window. (13+)
Mayhem is afoot!
#555590 by Jay's debut novel is out now! Author IconMail Icon


 
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Ask & Answer

Thank you for writing in to "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (May 19, 2010)" Open in new Window.

Sonali, a great and colorful NL you cooked up for us. I love your creative way of listing all the applications our handles can have. I do agree with Sticktalker Author Icon that the changing of handles beyond recognition is confusing. I do try to conserve my handle even when I add a message. Sometimes I have to shorten it, so right now the handle says: "Giselle thanks WdC friends," because "Giselle d'Octobre thanks WdC friends" wouldn't have fit. Being able to use the handles, and the images in the cases - if we subscribe to that service - to show our mood is a great instant message to all those we know. I love it and I hope it stays like that forever.

Thanks NaNoNette Author IconMail Icon


Great newsletter, Sonali. It's great the way you explained the rating system for those who are not familiar with it, along with why members change their handles.

Thanks SHERRI GIBSON Author IconMail Icon


Sonali,
I go along with Sticktalker and think more people should leave their handles as is, but also keep them simple for old people, who like myself, can remember them. The article was very interesting about handles as I never paid a lot of attention to them. It was a learning experence reading the article. THANKS Grampa Ed

Thanks GRAMPA ED Author IconMail Icon


Fun newsletter! This is the first one I've read on this topic, and I had a great time following your lead as you explored the many creative ways members use their WDC handles.

Thanks NickiD89 Author IconMail Icon

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