Noticing Newbies: May 03, 2006 Issue [#1020]
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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

About This Newsletter


N0TICING NEWBIES NEWSLETTER

Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com -- there is so much do and all the features can be overwhelming! Our goal is to help you make your time here more fun and manageable.

Each week we select and showcase new items (poetry, short story, polls, etc.). Exposure for an item helps to bring you more rates and reviews; and by bringing more member interaction, that will give you the opportunity to build friendships. It is a two way street, so remember 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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Letter from the editor

Hello Members!

Here you are, back for another Newbie Newsletter. Surely when you are reading articles on the web, you want to read something that will immediately catch your eye or you're going to surf to another article or link. Not only is it difficult to be an accomplished writer, nowadays it is even tougher holding a reader's attention.

Most of the time, I personally enjoy reading magazines over books because throughout the pages the headlines are easy to scan and the articles are short which keep my interest long enough to satisfy my mind, whereas a book is more time consuming. So, pay attention to your headlines and make sure you are not using unnecessary words.

Let your writing be spontaneous! Don't be afraid to be playful or clever (assuming it's appropriate for the web site). Your goal is to draw the reader in to read more. Sales skills is essential! What is more appealing to catch your wandering eye?

You want something worth reading?

or

Don't click just yet! Here is something worth reading!

The second headline right...that's what I thought. Tell the reader what they want. Don't be a passive writer. How you present your idea and your attitude is so important. Also, believe it or not, scanning your article for mistakes and spell checking are very important. If I come across mistakes, I feel the writer didn't care too much and it's just plain annoying.

Make sure you scan below for great tips on writing for the web.


Until next time...
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Editor's Picks

*Star* Monthly featured newbies I have personally chosen for your enjoyment: *Star*


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just a short story I wrote for a contest, no biggy lol
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alone on the road, facing up to both the past & the future. boy, that sounds dreary.
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Ask & Answer

Enjoyed your blurb on the reviewing process, Laurencia. It provides a healthy perspective for our reviewing endeavors.
hdelphyne

You're welcome...it's my pleasure.

Excellent points! When I first joined I had difficulty seeing the problems in my own stories. I was just too close to them. Learning how to review, and reading other's work taught me a lot about how to look at a story, and I think it has done wonders for my growth as a writer. It's amazing what you can learn when you take your eyes off yourself a little.

Thanks for the great newsletter!
karabu

Learning to see outside yourself is indeed a virtue.



I always LOVE to hear from you all! Don't hesitate to ask a question or submit your opinion on anything. See you May 31st!
laurencia


There is no excuse for saying you have no time to write: William Faulkner created his first breakthrough novel by transforming an upturned wheelbarrow into a desk and writing between classes in his university’s power plant.

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