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Noticing Newbies: July 20, 2016 Issue [#7754]

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Noticing Newbies


 This week: Do you know where to get help?
  Edited by: ~ Santa Sisco ~ 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

Hello from ~ Santa Sisco ~ Author Icon. I am a new permanent editor of the Noticing Newbies newsletter. You will see my contributions here every four weeks and I hope they help you with using this great site.


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Letter from the editor

Do you know where to get help using WDC? It’s not about knowing everything, just knowing where to look for the answers.

The best place to start is always the "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window.. I often find myself looking through this book as I can usually find 80% of the answers I need there.
If your question is a commonly asked one from newbies, you can check the "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. our wonderful Pat ~ Rejoice always! Author Icon has put together for you.
If you can’t find an answer to your question, you can always ask it in the "Non-Technical Support Forum" Open in new Window. or "Writing.Com General Discussion" Open in new Window.. These forums are a valuable resource and I have used them myself when I have failed to find an answer. It always amazes me when I don't just get a reply, I often get a link pointing to the information itself. Try it next time you are stuck. *Smile*
The "Technical Support Forum" Open in new Window. is for technical queries only, not general questions about the site or writing.

You can join a newbies group.

These groups are formed specifically to help our newbies with site navigation, using the WDC tools, and writing. We were all newbies once, and I certainly remember how daunting this site seemed when I joined. I was lucky to strike up a friendship with someone who went on to be my mentor while I was finding my way around. Groups also give you the added advantage of more one-to-one help and the opportunity to form friendships with other newbies who are experiencing similar challenges.

There are several group that exist to help our newbies:
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"Newbie Help And Support Group" Open in new Window.
"Invalid Item" Open in new Window. One I admit I am a little bias toward. *Smirk*

If you forget where to find these groups, just look on the Noticing Newbies Forum. "Noticing Newbies" Open in new Window. This is a forum for you to introduce yourself to other members of WDC. You can always ask a question with your post and maybe form a friendship or two. *Smile*

Another option is to ask any member on here. If you are not sure about doing that, you can always be assured of a friendly and helpful answer from one of our moderators. (Blue Cases) Our ability to interact with others is a factor when we are considered for promotion, so put the theory to the test. *Bigsmile* Preferred authors (yellow cases) are also very approachable. They will have demonstrated community spirit to be considered for a yellow case. *Smile* However, if you see anyone on here who you feel you can approach, regardless of case color, send them your question in an email.

Whatever you do, please don't give up or think that you will appear 'Stupid' if you ask. The only stupid question I know of is the one you don't ask when you know you want help. *Smile*


Editor's Picks

Items recently submitted by newbies to a contest.

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Acrostic Angel Open in new Window. (13+)
Poem written in acrostic form revealing a secret that gave truth to the world.
#2086812 by LacyLashes Author IconMail Icon

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#2078594 by Not Available.

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The Winter Solstice Open in new Window. (E)
Deckard stood on the edge of the darkness finding a revelation in this night of rebirth.
#2087988 by Girlinwhite Author IconMail Icon

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Doggie Time Open in new Window. (ASR)
A few hours into the life of my dog
#2086327 by WakeUpAndLive~doingNaNo'24 Author IconMail Icon

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Time Flies (Unless You're Hogtied) Open in new Window. (13+)
Don't ever assume you know who is knocking at your door.
#2085185 by lisalee Author IconMail Icon

A Drifting Shell Open in new Window. (E)
loss and love, transformations,
#2083426 by Blackjynx Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

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