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Noticing Newbies: October 17, 2007 Issue [#2010]

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Noticing Newbies


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  Edited by: Cubby 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

*Leaf4* 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.

*Leaf4* 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!
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Noticing Newbies Newsletter Editors

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*Rolleyes* Your host this week: Cubby Author IconMail Icon


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Letter from the editor

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         Once there was a pumpkin who loved to review. I bet you never knew pumpkins liked to read, did you? *Shock* (Okay, just humor me here for a moment! *Laugh*)

         The pumpkin, however, was the newest addition to the Pumpkin Patch and had no idea how to write a review that included not only helpful suggestions but highlighting some of the good points, too. Instead, this pumpkin dove head first into critizing the hard work of others. Soon the pumpkins avoided him, but he continued to be harsh in his reviews.

         The pumpkin had no idea he might be crushing another's hopes and dreams of becoming a writer someday. The more seasoned pumpkins tried to explain to him that perhaps he should study the Public Review Page before reviewing any further. But it was too late by then. The pumpkin had fallen into a pattern he felt confident with and refused to change his habits. And so from then on, he was referred to as 'The Punkin' Head.'

         I suppose you're expecting a moral to this story??? *Laugh* Well, of course!

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Don't be a 'Punkin' Head'! *Bigsmile*

A Few Reviewing Resources
"Guidelines To Great Reviewing" Open in new Window.
"Public Review: Tool or Weapon" Open in new Window.
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"How I Review at Writing.com" Open in new Window.
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*Leaf4* Happy Autumn! *Leaf4*

Yours truly,

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Editor's Picks

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*Leaf4**Leaf4**Leaf4* ~ Got questions? Look for answers here... ~ *Leaf4**Leaf4**Leaf4*

Getting Started: Table of Contents Open in new Window. (E)
Visit here for a tour of Writing.Com and learn about this vast, exciting site!
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And Now For Our Featured Newbies!

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 What makes a "Good" Parent? Open in new Window. [E]
Letters4Melissa; What makes a "Good" Parent?
by sweetmaggie Author Icon
Excerpt: We all make mistakes. We all make bad decisions. There are times that we want to be selfish and put ourselves before our children. The sign of a good parent is one that chooses to make their decisions with their children involved. I can tell you that when in doubt, ask. There are many avenues available to help parents with questions.

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 Passing of Time Open in new Window. [E]
entering life's winter....
by Eiji Author Icon
Excerpt:
He stares out unto the white capped seas,
trying to grasp his fleeting thoughts.
Lantana sculptured by incessant winds,
surround him amongst mossy rocks.

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 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor
Excerpt: Years have passed since I first accepted the assignment of Jonathan the Shoemaker. As with all elves of my kind, we receive human assignments to secretly aid them in their troubled times. Yet, this assignment would conclude quite differently than any other ever given to us. It is a tale of dreams coming true, and passions being fueled. I remember it as if it was merely yesterday…

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 The Curse of Curves Open in new Window. [18+]
Girl who has everything doesn't realize it. First scene in a six scene, short play.
by Althea Bennett Author Icon
Excerpt:
JUSTIN:
This is what I don’t understand about women. You want men to tell you you’re beautiful, but when we do, you come back at us like we’re trying to get something out of you. Then, when we tell you to go off to work, you act like we are saying we don’t want you around you anymore. We take that back and now we’re trying to rip your independence away from you. I don’t know what women want from us.

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 Not Too Late Open in new Window. [E]
Working with teens in Juvenile Justice System. Significant Revision on October 18, 2007.
by SWPoet Author Icon
Excerpt:
In silence, your wounds fester
Fear turns to anger
Frustration to aggression
Best intentions go awry
Your theme, Misunderstanding

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 Poor Iris Open in new Window. [13+]
In desperation, Iris makes a choice she would not otherwise make. Short story, ~400 words.
by Under the Bed Author Icon
Excerpt: With alcohol circling your bloodstream, it’s easier to do things you know you’ll regret. With bills to pay, without a job, with worry on your mind, it’s easier to do things you know you’ll regret.

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Yesterday Open in new Window. [E]
Leaving yesterday with the sunset
by Shh...whisper, MHWAmember Author Icon
Excerpt:
Purple hues across the skyline
bring closure to this untamed day

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 Maybe Open in new Window. [E]
Just a poem about love lost...
by Hayden Author Icon
Excerpt:
It's not that I didn't want to give you everything.
I just couldn't watch you take all of me.
Maybe in another life we could be so much more,
but it's this life I watched you throw away.

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 Deception Open in new Window. [13+]
It's about a girl who fell in love, and got it violently thrown back in her face...
by Kait Author Icon
Excerpt:
The smile on her face,
is a mask hiding the pain
of the bleeding, broken heart.

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 Relief Open in new Window. [E]
Epiphany and freedom of an abuse survivor (any age or gender): a very short poem
by SWPoet Author Icon
Excerpt:
I drop a glass
It breaks, I freeze
No one comes

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by A Guest Visitor
Excerpt: It was the summer I turned thirteen. Jack Sutton and I had spent the entire summer together, hiking in the woods or camping out in the backyard or just doing what young bored boys do on long hazy summer days. We grew up in a small Pennsylvania town nestled beside a slow rolling river. The town was surrounded by mountains and most of the residents worked in the mine on the outskirts of town.

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by A Guest Visitor
Excerpt: I was new in school, transferred. The suffocating pressure of the shift in our overarching culture was reaching its fingers into the student body. A casual observer would think me on this wave, with my unkempt clothes and long hair. This was the year of transition. I’d been attacked and taunted by the general population for my long hair; some of the teachers took their shots, too.

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Items Submitted by Newbies


Submitted by tenae

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Submitted by collins96

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A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com!
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Monthly newbie contest.
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Ask & Answer

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*Note* Last month's question:

Are there any specific topics you would like to see covered in a future Noticing Newbies Newsletter?

*Leaf2* K. Deagle Author IconMail Icon
This issue of "Noticing Newbies" (Lighting a campfire) was definitely well worth the time to write as it would provide newbies like me, for example, an overview of what it takes to choose appropriate settings for their pieces.

Thank you so much. *Smile* It means a lot to me to know my efforts are appreciated!

*Leaf2* tenae
This newsletter is really great! It is very much appreciated by the newer members of WDC and you do a lovely job each week.

Thank you! The editors here, including myself, do our best to answer questions and make Newbies feel welcome to this wonderful writing community. *Smile*

*Leaf2* Cherokeescribe Author IconMail Icon
Thanks to everyone here for being so welcoming. I appreciate everyones' reviews and the newsletter is fantastic!

It's great to be appreciated! Thank you so much for your kindness, and I'm sure the other editors share my enthusiasm, too. *Bigsmile*

*Leaf2* myyadon Author IconMail Icon
Thanks for the info. MY

You are very welcome. *Smile*

*Leaf2* hdelphyne
Hi Cubby,
You've pulled together a great newsletter. Though I've been here for a while, I still found helpful articles.

I also enjoyed your selection of new reads.

Thea

Thanks so much, Thea! I always appreciate positive feedback. *Smile*

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Recommended Books
Please send me your favorites!

*Leaf3* Can you believe I did not read any books this month? But I have been reading back issues of 'Writer's Digest'. Plus I subscribed to 'Children's Writer Newsletter'. Oh! I also joined Child_lit listserv. *Bigsmile* So I've been busy! What about the rest of you? *Confused* *Bigsmile*

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And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath


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*Note* Cubby's Question(s) of the Month *Note*

What are your thoughts on agents? If you've had any experience with one (or more), please share with us! *Smile*


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If you are interested in book discussions and/or recommendations, please join me at these forums:



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See you again on November 14th!
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Love, Cubby ")


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*Note* Next week's editor will be... Puditat Author Icon

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