Writing.Com General Discussion (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/100931-WritingCom-General-Discussion/printit/1 I have a list of publishers who publish these 4 X 6 inch prayer meditation booklets. Do I send a query letter first or can I send a letter with the manuscript? Do I send them a hard copy or email attachment? Are there any general guidelines as to format? Where can I find some examples of query letters or letters to send along with a submission? How l...[Read Full Post] Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:45:38 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2360121 Hello, I am new to WDC and have been trying to find my way around the site. Don't have too much time as of yet but am hoping to become more involved with this site in the near future. There are a few reasons why I joined WDC . . . First and foremost, I needed an outlet . . . a place to write and to read others' writing. As a stay-at-home m...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:31:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359966 Then take a second and go read my intro to Veniam, a gothic romance novel. It's more so on the teen side, but it definitely is, i hope, an intense read. Please and thanks! [Link To Item #1848237] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:08:33 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359902 Apparently I was given an incorrect # for the piece I was searching for. I plugged in one of my pieces and the search worked fine. Thank you for your information. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:04:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359898 I shall read your poems!! I love poetry and find it interesting! And welcome my good friend! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359819 HI HI!!! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:46:29 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359817 Hi George, You can search the site by using the search feature in the upper right corner of the page. You can enter the username (with no linking tag, just the text) or an item number (without any item link, just the number). Hope that helps! Leger~ [Image #1642948] ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:44:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359798 Hi hibba, Welcome to our community! Leger~ [Image #1642948] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:42:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359795 If I have the item # or the Author's screen name, how do I find the work to read same? I've tried everything I could think of but so far, nothing works. Help!!!! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:06:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359788 hello everyone. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:02:48 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359735 The reason being is that my first book is about growing up in the 50's and 60's of Minnesota, of it's beauty and of it's harshness. It starts out like a story about everyone who as grown up in the nature that is Minnesota but moves to the subject of child abuse. The story is about me but my emphasis while writing the book was to make it ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:07:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359710 Well hello! Hope that caught your attention! Now I must say not all my writing is quite as silly, on the contrary, most of my work is on the more serious level. I've never been one for light-hearted, perky tales. I have a thing for tragedies and drama's. I usually write fiction pieces on fantasy, supernatural, occult, romance, and adventure ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:34:28 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359600 Hi Giselle. Thank you very much for the information. You have given me some great resources. I will put them to use! Thanks again, Hank. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:04:31 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359261 Hello Hank, The best way to improve your writing is to: - write - read - let others read your stuff and let them tell you what they think - read other writers stuff and think about what worked for you and what you think could be better - yes, you can take classes for all kind of things, but you'll need your own creativity to create writing others want to read. ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:39:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359170 I would like to get your points of view regarding the best way to learn and improve your writing skills. Do you think it is best to take writing courses or just practice writing on your own? Or maybe a combination of both? Any information on the subject will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:46:32 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359143 Welcome to WDC, [Link To User simisrikanthan] First and foremost, WdC is a community of writers/authors and readers who share their writings while helping and encouraging all through honest reviews, Forums, Contests, and other interesting items. Probably the best way to find out more is to skim through the links in the upper right of the...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:56:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359093 Hi everyone, my name's Alexandra and I'm a newbie here. So, can anyone tell me more about writing.com? Thanks! :) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:03:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2359081 CONTEST num.1 by Caligae Travel Files is the first writing & art contest organized to celebrate & promote the project's launch in January 2012. Caligae Travel Files - World by sensitive eyes. Author's articles & illustrations about world nations & travel destinations. Curious, humorous, philanthropic. Entertaining anthropology & travel inform...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:30:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358935 Do any of you guys have any recommendations on books or courses for general writing and grammar for adults? Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:59:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358868 Thank you so much for your advice idalca, i really appreciate it. I will definitely start writing on a daily basis, is there like a certain amount of time i should write a day? Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:37:36 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358405 What Edgework said. Are you more interested in telling your story or publishing a book? (You don't need to answer that here.) This is something I fall prey to myself: I get a story in my head and start writing it and before you know it, I'm fantasizing about publishing and doing book signings. Oh brother! And I haven't even gotten the thi...[Read Full Post] Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:20:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358380 Thanks! I'll give that a shot. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358175 You'll certainly find many more mainstream writers than horror on WDC. After you add something to your portfolio, post it on [Link To Item #819237] and you're sure to get a few reviews and meet some others that like exchanging reviews. ~Diane Dazed and Confused? Check out [...[Read Full Post] Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:50:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358173 Thanks Diane. I appreciate the response. I just wrapped up a literary story so I am going to try to find a group with mainstream stories to start with. The Read a Newbie section also looks like it has potential. So many new things...so much to learn. I am hoping for the best. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:04 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358172 Hi Meredith, Welcome to Writing.Com! There are quite a few horror writers on the site. One contest that runs a daily prompt, [Link To Item #1801607] , is hosted by a group. You might want to start by reading and reviewing something in the horror genre as an introduction after you post something yourself. Most members do enjoy reading and reviewing ot...[Read Full Post] Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:28:22 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2358164