Why a second account?

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The following is taken from the FAQ section at the top of our site pages...

These important points apply to all ASAs:
ASAs are intended as an anonymous venue for our writers.
ASAs will be denoted with a "2nd" account portfolio icon.
ASAs may not rate or review.
ASAs may communicate through any other means within Writing.Com.
ASAs may not use costumicons at any time.
ASAs will be registered Authors and will not be promoted.
ASAs must maintain an Upgraded Membership or better.
ASAs may not be used to deceive, bash or attack other members.
ASAs may not be used for any other generally evil purpose.
ASAs are limited to 1 per member.
ASAs may not have secondary accounts of their own.
Please note: The true identities of ASA owners are known only to site staff.

You see, I've seen a number of these little black suitcases around the place with a big 2nd written on them and wondered why they were so proudly displaying their 'runner-up' status Now I know that they're really anonymous people, just like you and me, only they don't say that they are you and me because they're anonymous - inspired!

Just think of the possibilities In real WDC life you could be known for your serious poems about Death and Kittens, but with an ASA you could write humorous Limericks about Shop Assistants AND...no-one would know!

If you want to try a different genre, style, tone - an ASA could be a really good way of doing it, and receiving honest feedback (just remember; it could be a bit embarrassing if your mom starts commenting on your erotica )

Why not consider an ASA for all those little projects that require to big a leap into the unknown - the safety net of anonymity could support you better than you could believe possible