Noticing Newbies Newsletter 51 7/23/08

N0TICING NEWBIES NEWSLETTER

Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com. There are many things to do and learn. Our goal is to help you make your time here more fun and manageable.

Each week we select and showcase new items (poetry, lyrics, short stories, essays, campfires, polls, etc.). Exposure for an item (your writing) helps to bring you more rates and reviews by fellow members and the general public...of course depending on how much exposure you want your item to have. Some writers like to keep their work private. When your work does receive exposure, it helps bring more member interaction, which will give you the opportunity to build new friendships. Remember, it is a two-way street...try to make an effort to reciprocate reviews.


"There's someone that you haven't already met, go introduce yourself to him or her. Walls and labels can't keep you from the people who are so similar to you in spirit. There's a friendly face behind every door if you pick the right moment to knock. Once you start your wave of creative outreach, it turns into a contagious force. People are waking up and smiling at each other, sharing their dreams without hesitation. This community is worth something."

-- Author Unknown


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EDITOR'S NOTE:

AUTHOR

noun
au·thor (ô'thər)

1. The beginner, former, or first mover of anything; hence, the efficient cause of a
   thing; a creator; an originator.
2. One who composes or writes a book; a composer, as distinguished from an
   editor, translator, or compiler.
3. The editor of a periodical.
4. An informant.

If you are a creator of words, you are an author


Hello New Members!

I'm sure that many of you do not consider yourself an author, especially if you have not been published. And although becoming a published is a very important stepping-stone to being an author, it does not define you as a writer, an author.

As the quote above says, "If you are a creator of words, you are an author," and I feel that a person should not put labels on their writing; it is the creativity that is important.

I am always surfing the web for the latest information on writing; I love the convenience of doing research right at my fingertips. There is an endless amount of reliable information on all subjects for writers; occasionally you will run across reference that is questionable, not often, but use your judgment. I'm always on the lookout for new writing tips and author interviews...I came across the following links, take a look:

ADVICE FROM FAMOUS AUTHORS

http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jan99/evanovch.htm

http://www.jamespatterson.com/about_interviewsEverything.html

http://www.nicholassparks.com/WritersCorner/Index.html

http://www.michaelcrichton.net/foryoungerreaders/index.html

http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter/jkrowling.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/01/AR2006100101137....

http://www.bookbrowse.com/author_interviews/full/index.cfm?author_number=29...

http://www.powells.com/authors/paolini.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/story/0,6079,249604,00.html

MISC. WRITING LINKS:

http://www.writersbreak.com/Fiction/articles/article_fiction_threethings_1.htm

http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/authors-popular.html

http://www.writing2sell.com/

http://www.booktrust.org.uk/info/getpublished.php

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Marketing-Rule-From-Worlds-Most-Famous-Author...

http://www.scholastic.com/titles/authors/

http://conversationsfamouswriters.blogspot.com/2006/08/janice-taylor-our-lady-of...

http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/table/0,6109,643307,00.html

http://www.world-mysteries.com/pex.htm


I hope you enjoy some summer reading!

Until next time...


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 NEWBIE SHOW ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR NEWSLETTER: 

ID: 1441814   (Rated: E) Originals-PROLOGUE  The last thing Ashlin expected was a reunion. Now they are back. by Turity

ID: 1428401   (Rated: E) Relish  A hotdog's last stand. by Oliver D. Anderson

ID: 1440131   (Rated: E) The Equalizer  Be careful when giving your children advise. They may take it literally. by Mrs. WRITE

ID: 1437567 Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. by Not Available.

ID: 1437880   (Rated: 13+) Platonic Whisper.  A one-sided relationship is born when a man's life is jolted by finding a dead womans body by Cord

ID: 1443131   (Rated: 18+) How to save a life  Josie hadn't seen him in 6 years and thought her feelings for him were long gone. by luci in the sky

ID: 1453210   (Rated: 13+) what do you see (wake up call)  Im Egyptian and I have just expanded my writing to include poetry so be easy on me. by maggie

ID: 1452868   (Rated: E) What is the ACLU?  Trusting the ACLU as the civil liberty watchdog is like the fox guarding the hen house. by Clark

ID: 1450098   (Rated: 13+) Memories Never Fade  Can Rachel be saved from the killer who haunts her? by JennyJen10

ID: 1453325 Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. by Not Available.

 NEW MEMBER LINKS: 

ID: 1405865 Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. by Not Available.

ID: 794817   (Rated: ASR) Newbie Writing  HAVEN FOR NEW MEMBERS! - Stop by and make yourself comfortable. by Laurencia

ID: 1254286 Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. by Not Available.

ID: 989394   (Rated: E) Weekly NEWBIE Challenge  LEARN - Bitem Format, Emoticons, etc., and receive Reviews by ~*~Damiana Renewed~*~

ID: 1016867   (Rated: 13+) Tips for New Members *Under Revision*  Tips for new members -- things to know to improve your Writing.com experience. by Jace--New prompt at 1380461

ID: 530577   (Rated: 13+) THE DROP-OFF BOX   Monthly newbie contest. by Tammy~Catchin Up~

ID: 982972   (Rated: E) Black Case Experience Cafè  A fun place created especially for All Black Cases by BlackAngel

ID: 552576   (Rated: E) Writing.Com: Getting Your Work Seen  UPDATED Jun 6, 2008! Helping Newbies get their items read, rated and reviewed!! by Demon Squirrel of Doom!

ID: 126963   (Rated: ASR) Noticing Newbies  A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com! by The StoryMistress

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ASK & ANSWER:


As a writer who understands the value of research, I appreciate the links you provided in this newsletter Laurencia.
Larry
larryp

Hi Larry! It's nice to hear from you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the links, here some more for your enjoyment.


Thank you all for reading the Noticing Newbie Newsletter. I enjoy all comments and suggestions.

See you August 20th!

Laurencia

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