Noticing Newbies Newsletter 60 4/29/09

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:

QUOTES OF LIFE


"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"

~ Robin Williams

Hey New Members!

People love to be inspired and educated by a few words. Quotes of life can give people the magic to carry them through a day or help to make a difference in their way of living. Quotations have many purposes: reading a few lines of inspiration can change your outlook on a situation, inspire you to take action on a goal that you were afraid to try and achieve, can make you laugh or give you silly thoughts. Somtimes a little bit of inspiration can help us get back on our feet from a setback. Quotes are great to use in articles, cards, letters, a personal website, blog or journal. Whatever you are writing, those special words can assist in adding more depth to what you want to say.

William Feather once said:

"The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages is preserved into perpetuity by a nation's proverbs, fables, folk sayings and quotations."

An official Writing.com quote contest. Check it out!

ID: 1207944   (Rated: E) Quotation Inspiration: Official Contest  Use the quote to inspire your creativity. Write a Non-fiction essay and win big prizes! by Diane

The quotes listed here are many of my favorite, enjoy!

ID: 433537   (Rated: E) "QUOTES"  Stop by and read a quick inspiration for the day. by Laurencia

A few years ago I began a list of personal quotes by Writing.com member's. If you would like to be among them, please email me your quote and I will be happy to post it.

ID: 712333   (Rated: E) Writing.Com Quotes  Quotes written by members on Writing.Com. by Laurencia

Check out these awesome quote links!

http://www.quotegarden.com/
http://www.annabelle.net/topics/
http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/writing/
http://www.amusingquotes.com/
http://www.spiritsong.com/quotes/
http://www.comedy-zone.net/quotes/Arts_and_Entertainment/writers.htm
http://www.wisdomquotes.com/
http://www.bartleby.com/quotations/
http://www.quoteland.com/
http://photobucket.com/images/quotes/?tracktype=popular

WHEN I WAS FIVE YEARS OLD
MY MOM ALWAYS TOLD ME
HAPPINESS WAS THE KEY TO LIFE
WHEN I WENT TO SCHOOL, THEY ASKED ME
WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP
I WROTE DOWN "HAPPY"
THEY TOLD ME I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT
I TOLD THEM, THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAND LIFE.

~ Author Unknown

Until next time...
Laurencia

~ Laurencia

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 NEWBIE SHOW ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR NEWSLETTER: 

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ID: 1544905   (Rated: 13+) Zero Tolerance  Vampires are evil. Vampires must die. But when your father is a vampire, it's not so easy. by S Gail Seymour

ID: 1549376   (Rated: 18+) Lorna  Kae reminisces about a past lover. Trying a different story format. by Ashe

ID: 1551022   (Rated: E) Paradise- just a bridge away.  A poem about wanting to change and the courage it takes by Lauracat

ID: 1521143   (Rated: ASR) First Fickle File of Levi Cobb  This involves the annoying yet funny spy Levi Cobb, as he tackles his first case. by L.A.Cobb

ID: 1549309   (Rated: E) fairview - part 1 - chapters 1 & 2  start of my book, this is only the first 4 chapters so dont worry thats not how it ends! by emma

ID: 1544907 Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. by Not Available.

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ID: 1534589   (Rated: E) Words of sorrow  A short poem about the most wonderful man on the face of the planet....my dear husband. by *mrs.laly*

 NEW MEMBER LINKS: 

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

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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:


Great advice! I always find it sad to see an empty bioblock, and it doesn't entice me to continue browsing! This can be a great way to introduce yourself or your style to your readers.
Adriana Noir

Thank you for reading, I appreciate your feedback.


See you May 27th!

Laurencia

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