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Noticing Newbies: March 13, 2024 Issue [#12421]




 This week: Make New Writing Friends
  Edited by: Annette Author IconMail Icon
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Table of Contents

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

"The funny thing about wishes. Sometimes all it took to make them come true was a first step." ~ T.J. Klune

"The best thing about existence is that any moment in time can be a point of beginning to anything!" ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan


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Letter from the editor

Make New Writing Friends


The site attracts new members every day. Each one of those is a potential new writing buddy and friend.

Each new member gets a host of emails with detailed tutorials on how to make the most out of the site. The internet has been around for years and most everyone is somewhat tech savvy. Yet, there are people who want to connect via writing whom it takes a while to figure out all the ways to use the many options here on Writing.Com to the fullest extent.

An example that happened to me recently: I saw that a new member had posted a single item in the portfolio. This item was massive. I didn't have the time to send a review at the time and I wouldn't have been able to give good, detailed feedback to a text that spanned hundreds of pages. I did the next best thing. I sent an email that explained that this item should be in a book with chapters. A day or so later, I got a message that the member had created a book item with chapters. That was easy! It was easy for me as this member was able to figure out how to make a book item. Either because they are that internet savvy or because the documentation is that good. Or both.

Whenever you notice a new member who doesn't seem to find their way around, try to understand their problem. Then, help them to find one of the existing resources that explains everything. The first one-stop destination is always going to be "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window.. You can easily create that link by typing {item:101}. If that doesn't seem like the best place to look, refer them to the newsfeed  Open in new Window. or "Technical Support Forum" Open in new Window. or "Non-Technical Support Forum" Open in new Window..

Where do you go to find newbies?

*StarG* Some newbies will announce their presence on the Newsfeed. Check out the Newsfeed periodically and set it to View the Community Newsfeed  Open in new Window.. Anyone who posted there will come up in chronological order.

*StarG* Other newbies make a post in "Noticing Newbies" Open in new Window.. Those who aren't newbies cannot start a new thread, but anyone can answer to a thread started by a newbie.

*StarG* You can actively search out items posted to the site by brand new newbies who've been around for less than 31 days Read and Review a Newbie  Open in new Window.. While the above link defines a newbie as someone who has been a member for less than a month, generally speaking, anyone who's been on the site for less than a year is considered a newbie.

*StarG* In the left side bar, there is a button *Glasses* Read & Review. If you click on that button/link, you will get a random item to review. It could be for a long-time member, but it's also frequently for brand new members. If you don't want to read & review the first item, you can keep clicking until a title or first line catches your attention. Read & Review is a great way to find and meet newbies to Writing.Com.

*StarG* One more place is to go straight to the Authors  Open in new Window. in the left side bar. In the dropdown menu, choose Newest Account First. That way, you can notice a newbie almost the minute they pop into existence here on the site.

No matter where you run into a new member here on the site, first and foremost: be welcoming and be polite. Showing off writing to strangers is a scary thing. We've all been there, so let's make a positive first impression on newbies who'll be the shakers and movers, readers and reviewers of tomorrow.

Do you know all the places where you can find newbies?


Editor's Picks

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Who's a Newbie? Open in new Window. (E)
How to tell if someone is a newbie
#1881780 by FrosTIGGY the Snowman Author IconMail Icon

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Review a Newbie Open in new Window. (ASR)
OPEN ~ Submit your Newbie Reviews
#1970173 by Gaby Author IconMail Icon

 
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Welcome Newbie Cnotes Open in new Window. (E)
Welcome Newbie Cnotes
#2291309 by In the manGer(vic), He sleeps Author IconMail Icon

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Noticing Newbies Open in new Window. (13+)
A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
#126963 by The StoryMistress Author IconMail Icon

 
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An Immaculate House Isn't My Style Open in new Window. (E)
How to clean your house when you hate to clean your house.
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Sweet Teeth Open in new Window. (E)
Living With an 'Addiction' to Sweets
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This item number is not valid.
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An essay explaining why I became a vegetarian
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A very short piece involving a bunch of crows and the quiet after a storm of violence
#2313531 by MrL Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

Replies to my last Noticing Newbies newsletter "Groups" Open in new Window. that asked Do you know how to join and leave groups?

SAD Holiday Potato Author Icon wrote: This was very informative. Groups sound like something worth exploring. Thanks for explaining that aspect of WDC.

Thank you for reading. I am glad that it was informative to you.

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