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Noticing Newbies: January 30, 2019 Issue [#9351]




 This week: You asked! FAQ
  Edited by: eyestar~* 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

*Delight* Hello WDC Community, newbies, tweenies and oldbies! *Laugh* I am happy to be a guest editor today. I will be addressing some recent questions and how to's!

Newbies are not just new writers, or beginners but refer to all who are NEW to the WDC Community!*Heart*

"New members are an especially important part of the creative writing environment at Writing.Com. Newbies, as they are lovingly called, bring both fresh ideas and raw (or even seasoned) talent to our writing table."

"The best advice we can give is to interact with other members." from "New Members -- Our Newbies" Open in new Window. In "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window.



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Letter from the editor

Questions of the WEEK

Yes, I am back with the answers to some questions that came my way recently and if one person is asking, there must be others who want to know as well. So many magics around WDC!

The big ONE *Questiony* and most common, about one of the most important necessary techy tools:

*Confused*Ah ...link an item? Bitem?*Confused* What does that mean?

Linking is an important tool to master and takes a bit of time for some of us to get! I had no idea when I first came here nine years ago! *Shock2* Thank goodness for mentors who took the time to guide me through it.

When you enter contests or want to show someone your work, linking the item from your port is crucial! Or if you want to refer to another author or item in a newsfeed or email, linking is the way to clarity. So let's see how it works:

*PointLeft*If you go to the side bar Under WDC Tools: you see: ML help and docs. Click!
Scroll down to find the CREATE LINKS section and check it out. Many examples are in there for easy access.

In a nut shell:

*Bulletr*use {} curly brackets
with a word inside: like "bitem", "item" ( for a regular item in your port}
with the 7 digit ID number of your item (everything has a number here, even your reviews, posts, notes on the feed etc.)
and a colon :

{bitem:1750370} would be for a piece of writing in your port.

How to Post in A Forum Open in new Window. (E)
How to post in contest or forum step by step with bitem
#1750370 by eyestar~* Author IconMail Icon


*Burstr*For shorter link you can use {item:1750370}

*Burstg*For a review: {review:xxxxxxx} x represents the item ID number!
*Burstp*For a forum post: {post:xxxxxxx} The post number will appear in the corner after you submit.
*Bursty*For an image in your port: {image:xxxxxxx}

*Delight*
Here are some expert links to help you out! Our authors love to help newbies. *Heart*

"Invalid Item" Open in new Window. here you get a lovely visual and can use the forum to practice! *Bigsmile*
"Create Links & Use WritingML" Open in new Window.
"How to Make WDC Item Links" Open in new Window.

Click on the plus sign at the right hand top of one to save it to your Favourites for easy access if you like.
You can do that with authors you like too. *Whistle*

How do you link Authors?

I have seen some really struggle with this one. Just be aware that some authors may have a different USERNAME than the HANDLE you see on the site. For example, My handle is Eyestar but my username is 1starsong.

It it the USERNAME you use to link someone: {suser:1starsong} shows up as eyestar~* Author Icon.

It may seem complicated for some of you, at first, but hang in there. Once you see the magic in small steps, you won't forget and you will be a Bitem wizard! *Wand* Just to show you I am still learning as well. I found out there are 13 ways to link an item! *Shock2* "Item Linking ~ 2.#4" Open in new Window.


Where do I find reviews that I have done?

*Bigsmile*So many ways!
1. Go to your own portfolio. Check under REVIEW Tab: you can find given and recieved reviews! You can even see which ones you have NOT responded to. *Facepalm*

2. Go to MY ACCOUNT on the left side Bar of the screen: Under My Activities: click Reviews and Feedback.

3. If you belong to a group where you do reviews and affiliate to the group: Go the the group page to the dropdown Tool Menu and search Affiliated Reviews.

That's it for me. Keep on asking questions until you discover the path! Help is out there! Have fun even when flying by the seat of your pants like I did! *Smile*

*Heart*Thanks for reading and have fun linking as you write on!

eyestar




Editor's Picks

My finds for fun and info!

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FOLDER
How to :WDC Magicks Open in new Window. (E)
how to articles to the magic of WDC, posting, reveiwing etc.
#1964906 by eyestar~* Author IconMail Icon


Look at this GEM for all sorts of treasured tips! *Thumbsup*
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Newbie Help & Support Writer's Hideaway Open in new Window. (E)
A discussion forum to help Newbies by answering questions about writing, reviewing & more
#1768032 by FrosTIGGY the Snowman Author IconMail Icon

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Newbie Help And Support Review Central Open in new Window. (E)
Forum to post completed Newbie reviews
#1768652 by FrosTIGGY the Snowman Author IconMail Icon


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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 SophyBells Author IconMail Icon

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This item number is not valid.
#2085863 by Not Available.


*Star*And here are some New Author wares!

a bit of fantasy
 True Open in new Window. (13+)
Dreamhunter has to trust others as she finds out their true meaning-and her true feelings
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a bit of horror
 
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Underneath the Skin  Open in new Window. (E)
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#2180721 by crystal Author IconMail Icon

the power of a child
 Meaning Open in new Window. (E)
My daughter
#2180670 by Dreaming-Demon Author IconMail Icon

brave newbie jumps into the Writer;s Cramp. What can you write in a day?
 Jake Open in new Window. (13+)
A vulnerable girl meets a new guy in town and things aren't all it seems to be.
#2180611 by That was all she wrote; Author IconMail Icon

a bit of romance
 The Vessel that took me away Open in new Window. (13+)
Writing Prompt #3. Sweet nothings is a reminder we hold memories close.
#2180208 by P.Reagan Eisley Author IconMail Icon

a bit of philosophy
 Odin Open in new Window. (E)
A journey down the path of acceptance.
#2179819 by KyleLiddel Author IconMail Icon

a bit of experience and fun too.
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This item number is not valid.
#2179748 by Not Available.


 
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