Noticing Newbies: August 23, 2006 Issue [#1227]
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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

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, 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 also helps bring more member interaction, which will give you the opportunity to build new friendships. Remember, it is a two-way street, so 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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Letter from the editor

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VOICE!

Let's say you have an exceptional book outline with an outstanding plot idea! The technical writing is right on! BUT, if you do not include your unique voice, you can forget about it being exceptional any longer. The story is going to settle in the dust like most stories do.

Okay, so, how the heck do I find my voice? Read more...

I think of it as, talking to my to myself. Listening to what I have to say, really hearing my own voice and enjoying what I say. You have to be your best and worst critic. Challenge yourself! Write a story, put it away for a few hours, or a couple of days and come back to it. Read it and be honest with yourself...if someone else had written it, would you still like it? Exactly.

Do you remember when you were a kid, talking to yourself as you played with your dolls or toy cars...playing pretend. To be a good writer, it is essential to find that kid in yourself, talk to yourself to get that story on paper, then the technical stuff you learn by reading tons of books or by going to school will follow.

Here are some links on voice:

http://www.efuse.com/Design/wa-voice.html

http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/pagre/zine.html

http://www.write101.com/lethamfind.htm

http://www.hollylisle.com/fm/Articles/wc1-6.html

http://www.hodrw.com/findvoice.htm

http://www.write4kids.com/feature3.html

http://www.monroecc.edu/wusers/csmith/lectures/writingvoice/finding.htm

http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/spring96/philbrick.html

http://mla.blogspot.com/2005/05/finding-your-voice-as-writer.html

http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2005/03/06/finding-your-voice-by-les-e...

http://www.writingcorner.com/nonfiction/stronger-writing/skj-voice.htm

http://www.dailynewarticles.com/article/72/70661/Finding_Your_Voice.html

http://www.intuitive.com/blog/how_to_find_your_blogging_voice.html

http://www.informit.com/guides/content.asp?g=webdesign&seqNum=250&rl=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582971730/002-7717337-6469601?v=glance&n=28315...


Well, that should keep you busy for a while. *Smile*

Enjoy

Until next time...
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Short story contest:
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/shortshort/

Screenplay Publisher:
http://www.inktip.com/



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Ask & Answer

Thanks for the link to the Amazon Shorts.

(see, us oldies still read the Newbies newsletter!)
schipperke

Thank you my faithful friend. *smile*



This may be off the subject, but how long is one considered a newbie? I'm still "wet behind the ears" but have been on the sight since April.
There are some contest I'd like to enter, but saw somewhere (in this vast web site) that a newbie is considered 2 months old or less.
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A member is technically considered a newbie for 31 days and less. But, there are a few forums, more so contests, that will consider a newbie for up to 60 days, it depends on the individual hosting the contest.



A very interesting letter, Laurencia. You've done a good job of researching and the links are fantastic! I hope screenwriters take advantage of your putting these all into one place for them. The link to Gather.com Short-Form Writing Competition is exciting too!

Wonderful advice for both screenwriting and stories!
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Thank for your encouragement...I'm happy you enjoy the newsletter.



Thanks for the wonderful websites! They really helped.
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You're welcome!



I am so glad you wrote something about screen play in this edition of the news letter. Because I am actually writing one right now! This helps me a lot, thanks. =)
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I hope you write one, good luck!



I always appreciate the effort those of you make to write in, thank you.

See you Sept. 20th!

Laurencia


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