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Noticing Newbies: June 10, 2009 Issue [#3105]

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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

*Flower2* 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.

*Flower2* 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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*Flower2* Your host this week: Cubby Author IconMail Icon


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Letter from the editor

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"You will never reach your goal until you start to take action, any action."

~ Byron Pulsifer, from Take Action; Don't Procrastinate


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*Question*How Can I Get Involved Here? *Question*


         First of all, if you haven't already, take a gander at "Noticing NewbiesOpen in new Window.. This is a place you can introduce yourself, ask questions, and make new friends. *Smile* It's a great place to get your feet wet. There's no pressure whatsoever. Get to know other newbies and not-so-new members, too!

         Another great place to ask questions and meet other members is "Writing.Com General DiscussionOpen in new Window.. If there's anything you would like to discuss regarding the site and/or writing, this is a great place to post your questions and concerns. *Smile*

         And if you are ready to join in on activities, click on "Activities @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window.. You may also plug in your own activity if you have one ready, or perhaps you discovered something hosted by another member you'd like to post. Activities include raffles, auctions, events, discussions, and gatherings.

         If you would like to request honest and helpful reviews, go to "Please ReviewOpen in new Window.. Be aware that members who post their items in this forum are serious about receiving honest and encouraging feedback.Another similar forum to post items for review is "The Shameless "Plug" PageOpen in new Window.. And please keep in mind, if you request reviews, it is a courtesy to return the favor. *Smile*

         Are you looking for a contest? Click on "Writing Contests @ Writing.ComOpen in new Window. to find a full page of contests going on at WDC currently. Be sure to read the rules before submitting an entry. *Wink* And best of luck in winning!

         By all means, go to My Account (that's your account, not mine! *Bigsmile*) and go into Manage Newsletter Subscriptions. You will discover a variety of newsletters you may sign up for. They are all free, so what is there to lose? You may also cancel at anytime.

         The recommendations above should be enough to get you started for now. I have no doubt you will soon, if you haven't already, find many avenues to satisfy your interests in this community. Welcome to our site! *Heart*

Have a wonderful week!!!

Keep on Writing!

Yours truly,
Cubby ")


Editor's Picks

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

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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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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt: Darren lazily fell through the front door, stumbling up over the step and using the wall to balance himself. His jacket was glistening from the rain, his hair damp and slick against his skull. In his jacket pocket, a small bunch of battered flowers stemmed out, within a transparent plastic wrapper. Most of the stems were broken and the flower-heads themselves were hanging on to dear life.

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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt:

I wrote you love sonnets

You drew me pictures I won't forget

But the colors, as bold as they were

They were beginning to fade away.


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Life can be cruel to us all
by greyhound Author Icon

Excerpt:

Fasten your belts it is time to derail,
Embrace your life with all the betrayal


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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt: I stared up at the ceiling, brooding from my bed. I frowned. How was I supposed to keep Luna safe with this demon inside of me? What if I was possessed at a time that was not usual and I was caught off guard with Luna at my side? “Silly, what is there to be upset about?” she light-heartedly teased. I turned my head to meet her playful gaze. Her soft perfect lips were curved into a lovely smile. Her curious, stormy-blue eyes searched my eyes for what was bothering me. Without thinking I sighed contently and moved a strand of her moon-touched, flaxen hair from her face, staring into her eyes with a feeling that everything was right in the world.

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by A Guest Visitor

Excerpt: Yvonne looked at her mom. She wanted to scream at her. How can you not know where your husband is going? How can you not know when he’s coming back? How could you not wake me? But instead, Yvonne slid the $20 back to her mom and said, “You keep it. The truck’s running on fumes.”

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~ A Few More Places to Check Out... ~


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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!
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THE DROP-OFF BOX  Open in new Window. (13+)
Monthly newbie contest.
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Rules To Live By Open in new Window. (E)
Entry for the Don't Newbie Contest
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LEARN - Bitem Format, Emoticons, etc., and receive Reviews
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Tips for New Members Open in new Window. (ASR)
Tips for new members -- things to know to improve your Writing.com experience.
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Ask & Answer

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qwiksilver
Google docs is a good place to store some of you already written stuff. I've got so many half baked and half finished ideas with research that I've lost count. Go ahead. Pack rat it at Google. Google notes is good too. Have a ball. And remember: some of that pack ratted stuff will come up in contest here at Writing.com

~ Thanks for the tip! *Smile* I'll definitely check it out.

Coolhand Author IconMail Icon
Great advice about recycling your work. A writer should never discard anything. Good work, Cubby.

~ Thank you! *Bigsmile* I don't throw any of my work away. I'm sure all my characters are getting very impatient with me. *Rolleyes*

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Recommended Books
Please send me your favorites!
Still Alice by Lisa Genova
A novel told from the point of view of a 50 year old woman who learns she has early-onset Alzheimer's. Alice's daily life slowly leaves her less and less independent. I felt like I was inside her mind throughout the entire book. I highly recommend this book. *Smile*

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*Note* Cubby's Writer's Block Challenge of the Month *Note*

Do research on a disease you know little about and write a short article on it or include a character in your fiction work who has this disease.

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I'll see you again on July 8th!
Have a great week!

Cubby ")
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