Noticing Newbies: August 27, 2008 Issue [#2572]
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 This week: WDC Power Search vs WWW Google
  Edited by: esprit 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

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

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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Letter from the editor


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As heard on WDC.

*Bullet* Can anyone help me with characters?
*Bullet* Can anyone help me with em dashes?
*Bullet* Can anyone help me with descriptions?
*Bullet* Can anyone help me with passive voice?
*Bullet* Can anyone help me with -(insert your keyword here)


WDC Power Search vs WWW Google


In the interest of promoting the wealth of knowledge found on WDC, I like to point new and older members to our own search engine. Google has its uses, but WDC has the answers. If you want to know, ask the members of WDC first. These items were all written especially for YOU. A plus for using Power Search is the opportunity for instant interaction with the authors. You can't do that with Google.

 RHYME AND SYLLABLE PATTERNS--ed-pick Open in new Window. [E]
An article written to answer a query posed by a participant in my context.
by Dr M C Gupta Author Icon


 An Author's Bloodletting Open in new Window. [E]
Writing tips for aspiring authors.
by Rob Sunder Author Icon


 Want Published? Check that Attitude Open in new Window. [ASR]
Writing Tips for Getting Published, March 19
by Vivian Author Icon


 Feedback Open in new Window. [E]
Are you getting ratings and reviews?
by Ms Kimmie Author Icon


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On Giving Reviews Open in new Window. [E]
Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.
by Roseille ♥ Author Icon


IMPROVE YOUR WRITING Open in new Window. [E]
How-to articles on short story writing, screenplay writing, copyrights, and more.
by Ms Kimmie Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


 How to Critique a Story Open in new Window. [ASR]
Writing tips for evaluating stories helps build writing skills.
by Vivian Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


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by A Guest Visitor


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by A Guest Visitor


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by A Guest Visitor


 
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A Guide to Punctuation Open in new Window. [E]
A comparison between American and British punctuation usage.
by iKïyå§ama Author Icon


Ten Writing No-No's Open in new Window. [E]
Emerin shares her writing expertise. Either that, or she got really bored one afternoon.
by emerin-liseli Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


Writing.Com(munity) Open in new Window. [E]
Items specifically for and/or about this community.
by Davy Kraken Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


Each of these are excellent resources and there are hundreds more. Don't hesitate or forget to search for what you need at home first, before looking elsewhere.

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Editor's Picks

A Safari Before Dinner Open in new Window. [E]
A classic story of one young boys imagination put to good use.
by ricknichols Author Icon


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by A Guest Visitor


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by A Guest Visitor


My Flesh and I Open in new Window. [ASR]
I wrote this when I was in my early twenties and was struggling with an eating disorder.
by Frangipani Author Icon


The Project Open in new Window. [18+]
Winner of Unshakable contest, Pope gives a man a gruesome project.
by Frightened Individual Author Icon


Remember to read your neighbor's work too!

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Helpful links

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by A Guest Visitor


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by A Guest Visitor


THE DROP-OFF BOX  Open in new Window. [13+]
Monthly newbie contest.
by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author Icon


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Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
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Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
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Ask & Answer

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Submitted By: larryp
Submitted Comment: Great idea to list the terms esprit. I don't think I've ever heard of Widows and Orphans as related here. Thanks for making me aware. "Dead Metaphor" - sounds quite scary to a poet.
Larry

Thanks, Larry. *Smile*


Submitted By: Jane Author Icon
Submitted Comment: Awesome info in the 8-14 Noticing Newbies newsletter! I always get metaphor and smilies and the like confused. Matter of fact, just yesterday I asked my daughter to explain them to me...again. lol. She did but she rattled them off so quick... I will definitely appreciate having my own list of well-written definitions (w/examples!) to refer to. I plan to print them out and tack them to my wall where it'll be handy. Now, I just have to remember it's there. Thanks again! Have a great day!
Best wishes,
Jane/jmpdk3

Thanks, Jane. I know I needed the list, so I figured others might too.

Submitted By: flex
Submitted Comment: Thank you for this informative newsletter. This list of definitions is very handy, Esprit. It certainly has been a long time since I was at school and when you get to my age you seem to lose more knowledge than you gain!

*Delight* We don't lose it, Felix, we just misplace it. As Jane said, now we need to tack it to the wall.

Submitted By: Ronis brain tumor is gone! Author Icon
Submitted Comment: Love this newsletter and for some of use when high (school? I hope) was over 15+ years ago this helps out!! Thank you again!

Congrats to the Featyred Newbies!!

Thank you! I'm glad it helped so many.


We always appreciate the feedback, thanks!

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