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  Noticing Newbies  1. About this Newsletter 2. A Word from our Sponsor 3. Letter from the Editor 4. Editor's Picks 5. A Word from Writing.Com 6. Ask & Answer 7. Removal instructions   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! Your host this week is esprit   Passionate about writing? Take your passion to new heights - with an online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, available only from top ranked National University. Choose workshops based on your interests. Work with experienced and published faculty. Prepare for a variety of career opportunities. Use a state-of-the art online system: Study where and when you want. Click here to get more information!  How To Get Noticed The key to being noticed is in your own hands. You are responsible for getting your port viewed and your items read. No one else can do it for you; unless you're lucky enough to have it sponsered. Most of us have to sponser our own work. Being active in the forums will get your name known, and that will help. Plug your work often. There are numerous review forums. Use them! Reviewing others will often mean return reviews, but don't depend only on them. I notice newbies who are actively reviewing because they are in the place I spend my time. You don't have to review hundreds of items to get noticed, you only need to be active. A Tip for giving a critique: When giving your critique, start with a positive general overview before moving on to matters which you feel need improvement. Be nice. A Tip for accepting a critique: Don't take critiques too personally. Be positive - they're free and they'll make you a better writer! If you receive a negative comment, try to remember how you felt about books you've read which didn't meet your expectations. Critiques will help you improve your story. If no one is noticing your work, ask yourself; How long has it been since I advertised it? Readers can't find your work if it stays inside your port. It must be out and about on forums and genre lists. Shyness won't make it here, you must toot your own horn! Be confident in yourself and keep practicing your writing! ** Image ID #715135 Unavailable **     HAPPY BIRTHDAY WRITING.COM! ** Image ID #884158 Unavailable ** My Picks For Newbies of the Month for September        Mitch  has already reviewed almost 300 items and has 28 items in his port! Not bad for a newbie, huh? He writes good too.JOE Joe is an excellent writer. It would be worth your time to read his work.enathan1085 Nathan writes wonderful nature imagery. He's had few reviews, which is sad, because these scenes could be on winter greeting cards! kathl Kath has a mixture of wonderful poetry and short stories.
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Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form  Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form Don't forget to support our sponsor! %%NL_AD_BOT%%  Submitted By: raynstorm Submitted Comment: How many reviews have I received and what could you, personally, do to raise that number? A ton - wow! 'No More Oreos' has 88 reviews. I've stopped reviewing. I signed up not long ago -- tried to jump in and become active, only to realize the only thing people seem to review is poetry and I don't write poetry. Each of my items had 2 reviews or less and those were from people I begged to sign up and read them, with the exception of Suze who is amazing both as a reviewer and an author. When I did review others, I rarely received any feedback from the reviews or received rude comments back anytime I pointed out how I saw things, even though I honestly felt I gave decent reviews. I haven't given up on writing, but I've given up on reviewing. I'm sorry you've given up on reviewing! I've found it to be the most helpful tool I could use to improve my own writing. And, it's free! I hope you find this newsletter especially helpful and timely. Plug and request reviews often. Submitted By: afamwriter-PEN=MAGIC WAND Submitted Comment: Thank you for noticing me, Esprit. I feel quite honored to have earned a seat amongst the elite of the bunch. : ) You're welcome! You truly earned your seat by being a very active member. Submitted By: Puditat Submitted Comment: hehehe, love your question esprit. Very clever! Any takers?  Submitted By: dionerochell Submitted Comment: Shhh.... you might want to check out Blaine's membershhip date again... He's not a newbie. Yeah, he let me know.  But he is active!  I got that part right! Items Submitted by the Authors Submitted By: novrain1962 Submitted "Invalid Item"  Submitted Comment: LoL What NO feedback? Well you will have one now anyways! I wanted to say THANK YOU for including me in this month's Newbie Newsletter! Wow! I am excited! I have been here almost a month now. It has been a great experience! I have met many wonderful people! Thank you so very much! Sincerely, Desert~Rain You're welcome! I can feel the positive energy coming from this member! It's wonderful! Submitted By: AJ Severino Submitted "Invalid Item" Submitted Comment: read this please! This is the way to do it! Post them everywhere! The Editor's Puditat Cubby  esprit Next Week's Editor is laurencia Have a question or comment for the Editor? http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form  To stop receiving this newsletter, go into your account and remove the check from the box beside the specific topic. Be sure to click "Complete Edit" or it will not save your changes. |
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