Noticing Newbies

Hey, Colin! WELCOME!

Writing.Com has been a home for honing my skills as a writer for over two years now. In November of 2017, I completed my first successful NaNoWriMo, which was, also, my first one attempted. Prep Month for NaNoWriMo 2018 is next month (October.) WDC has a group for the prep.

For short story work, especially Flash Fiction, try

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The Writer's Cramp  (13+) Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS! #333655 by Sophurky

When you have a novel ready for polishing, then pay a visit to Carol Saint Ann . Start a conversation with her and ask about

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Cross Timbers Novel Workshop  (E) This is the place for the honest, no nonsense critiques you need to get to publication. #2044546 by Carol Saint Ann

This is my best advice for starters. Let's keep the conversation going since that is the skill of WDC, conversations among writers for the purpose of honing skills and friendships.

Take care.