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| Once upon a time, a website appeared named Stories.Com. A year and a half later, I discovered it. Of course it changed its name to Writing.Com not long after, but the purpose, the family atmosphere, and the people stayed the same. |
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What Writing.Com Means to Me
In July, 2001, I retired from teaching after nearly thirty years. I wasn't ready to retire. I wanted to leave the same year the then-current sophomores graduated. However, my health didn't give me a choice. I had to leave during the summer when I couldn't prepare for the next year: no good byes, no we'll miss yous, no fanfare. Lost and very ill, I faced endless tomorrows while housebound and my purpose in life gone.
A year and a half later, the mother of one of my former students told me about Stories.Com. I researched the site and joined. I met a marvelous young man titled Story Master and a vibrant young woman, Story Mistress. I found an outlet for my writing and even my desire to teach. I wrote and reviewed and found a new purpose for my life. I may be unable to go and do as before, but I could still live.
Over the years I made friends, some who are still in my life; but some have disappeared into the fog of the past. I not only helped other writers, but other writers helped me. My writing improved. I felt more secure writing longer works. I became more confident in my own abilities, not just in helping others develop theirs.
Happy birthday, Writing.Com. You will always be special because you did help save my life.
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Words from Our Readers
Elfin Dragon-finally published 
I would like to say that a writer's conference may sound dreadful, but it can be a lot of fun. There are events like Comic-Con which also host writer's conferences now. Which means you can not only brush up on your own writing, but see what's new out there. It's really neat!
I have discovered that I learn something at every conference I've attended. Networking is always a fun thing, too.
Quick-Quill 
I felt you gave the bullet points but nothing to support it. I wanted to know more. One of the tips concerned limiting categories used. Another, encouraged bloggers to post regularly. A tip that caught my attention, a blogger should be aimed toward the desired audience, rather than to others in the same profession. What does this mean to someone who might want to start a blog on a writer's web page. I was a little lost here.
I never meant to give/share all that I learned at the conference, only to share enough to allow others to see the worth of attending one. I really don't know how to address your concern. The location of a blog doesn't change what material is used in blog posts. Do you want to give advice or information to other writers, or do you want to gain the attention of readers?
Taunia Lynn 
I have attended a couple of good conferences, they are invaluable. One helped me with my hook and the beginning paragraph of my story. The other gave me valuable insights on marketing my book. Thinking about going to another one very soon.
As I said above, I have learned something at every conference I've attended. Sometimes I've learned more than at others, but always something that helps me be a better writer.
Happy Birthday, Writing. Com. Thank you for becoming a second home.
Vivian aka Vivian |
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