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Welcome to the Noticing Newbies Newsletter! Our goal is to showcase some of our newest Writing.Com Authors and their items. From poetry and stories to creative polls and interactives, we'll bring you a wide variety of items to enjoy. We will also feature "how to" advice and items that will help to jump start the creation process on Writing.com
We hope all members of the site will take the time to read, rate, review and welcome our new authors. By introducing ourselves, reviewing items and reaching out, we will not only make them feel at home within our community, we just might make new friends!
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im a reader not a writer!
elixir85 
Are You a Reader?
 I wanted to draw a bit of attention to readers this week. This is a writing site, but it's also for those who just want to read, comment or review, and become involved in that way. What would this site be if not for those members who love to read? Writers are busy writing when they're on a roll, and have little time left for reading, but they want to be read.
I have no burning desire to be published, but I enjoy writing articles and newsletters for the eyes of the site audience only. Articles of tips and site help. Surprised? Does anyone besides elixir85 and I dare admit it? I know now that I'm not the only one. Thanks elixir! I don't have the patience needed to learn all I would need to know to write a decent book. Anyone can learn to write, but it takes dedicated perseverence to write well enough to publish, and I don't have the desire. So, the next best thing is reading the work of writers who burn to be published and help when we can.
Borrowing a word that Holly Jahangiri made famous in her "Invalid Item" by A Guest Visitor
I cringe whenever I read a comment about checking out a reviewer's writing.
Don't worry about the writing in the reviewers port, what are his comments worth? Do they make sense? I used to feel embarrassed because I know many write better than I do; but I don't any longer. Why should anyone be embarrassed? There is a need for readers who know how to read comprehensively; who can see the style the writers are going for. This doesn't let the readers off the hook though. They need to know what they're talking about when they offer a technical suggestion.
I think we should call ourselves what we are - readers, or artists, writers of lyrics... . It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you love it enough to do it well. After all, we are the buyers of your future published work. You have to be a prolific reader to write well, but you don't have to be a prolific writer to read well. Yes? No? Comments welcome.
Writing.Com is a Special Place.
I urge our newer members to read some of the non-fiction items around the site to become acquainted with the attitude of the neighborhood and understand why the feeling of Community is so strong - and why most members love it so. It truly is something special and you don't have to look far to find it. Most members who have been here a length of time have tribute items in their port worth looking at. Dig around a little, dust them off, and read. They're like taking a trip back in time and you'll understand the loyalty you've begun to feel in your own heart.
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Submitted By: Bella Cullen
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Remember to read your neighbor's work too!
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Submitted By: Bella Cullen
Submitted Comment: Quick question . . how would you recommend getting more known on the site? Ive been writing alot lately, but I don't know how to get people interested in reading it . . or even glancing at my profile.
The best and quickest way is to be seen as often as possible. Review and post your reviews on the public page. Post in forums by asking and answering questions. Post in guestbooks. Read and comment. Be pushy about posting your work on review forums. Send your question to newsletter editors and hope they use it. 
Comments on last month's "Invalid Entry"
Submitted By: clementsamuelson
Submitted Comment: I enjoyed your comment about the "weather report". It is a trap that I tend to fall into, unless I consciously avoid it. In my case, I think I subconsciously parrot great novels I've read. For example, two of my favorites, The Grapes of Wrath, and East of Eden begin with elaborate descriptions of the weather, and the geography of Salinas. The difference is that these are metaphors for the conflict to come. I think I'm most effective when I simply tell the story, my way, and in my voice.
P.S. The newsletter is great! Thanks!
I think you know yourself pretty well. Write your way, in your own voice and readers will love it. If you parrot the style in these books, you can't go wrong, in my opinion. They are also among my favorites. Thank you for your kind comment on last month's letter!
Submitted By: Codi-Ree
Submitted Comment: umm, how do I get peoples attention and feedback for a book I'm writing by chapters? I want to know what they're thinking about it and love criticism. So please...bring it on!
Post the bitem link of the book into as many review forums as you can. Assure the reviewers you want honest reviews. When you review others, post the review publicly and add the bitem link to your signature. Get it out there to be seen as much as possible.
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Submitted Comment: This is a wonderful newsletter, Esprit !
I read every word with interest. I especially enjoyed your MLWriting tip and the "Weather Report." You really hit a home run with this newsletter, Esprit. Congratulations and thanks so much for applying your creative touch and talent
to this fine newsletter. Warmest best, Gabriella
Thank you so much, Gabriella! You're always so encouraging to all the editors and I want to assure you it's deeply appreciated. 
Submitted By: darkin
Submitted Comment: Excellent newsletter, Esprit! You did a great job of explaining description and how to use enough to keep the reader interested
Darkin
Thank you, darkin!
Submitted By: heartofahawk
Submitted Comment: Thanks for the reminder about too much description....I'm facing this dilemma right now with my story. As Stephen King says, "Kill your darlings!" Easier said than done.
It sure is difficult, isn't it?
Submitted By: SHEA
Submitted Comment: Hi, I am excited like a schoolboy about a beautiful girl saying hello to me. You have placed my poem, "Pain" in this months Newbie Newsletter, and am so thankful to you. My thanks to you and an invitation in a BIG way to come to my port or blog, to check some more of my writing.
Thanks Thanks Thanks.
In Christ,
Shea
The might of the word, outweighs even the sword... Peace Pal!
You're very welcome,Shea, and thank you, too!
Each editor always appreciates feedback; thank you!
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