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Noticing Newbies: March 17, 2010 Issue [#3619]

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Noticing Newbies


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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

“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you're willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.”!Barbara Sher

“A man ceases to be a beginner in any given science and becomes a master in that science when he has learned that he is going to be a beginner all his life.”~Robin G. Collingwood

“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.”~E. L. Doctorow



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Letter from the editor

So, Newbies...Here you are. You've figured out how to post files in your portfolio or 'port.' You've thrown your work into the void (so to speak) and now you are sitting there. Waiting. Will someone read my work? Will they like it? Will others think it is any good?

One of the best ways to get 'noticed' and have folks visit your port is to review the writing of others. So what if you're a newbie? Don't ever let that stop you from reviewing! Jump in, and react to what you are reading. Let the author know what you think and why. Also, I'd suggest stating that you are new to the site and would appreciate a visit to your port.

Now you should start getting some reviews and emails!

Another thing, oft stated in this newsletter is to try your hand at some of the activities and contests.

Ah, but you have questions. You need help. There are a wide variety of forums where you can get help, Or ask a mod! (any blue case.) We are pretty good at answering questions or forwarding you on to where the answers would be.

Here are some useful places to visit:
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!
#168945 by The StoryMistress Author IconMail Icon

FORUM
Technical Support Forum Open in new Window. (13+)
Members help other members with technical questions and problems using Writing.Com!
#303715 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon

 Reviewing Handbook Open in new Window. (ASR)
A resource for all things reviewing.
#411411 by Writing.Com Support Author IconMail Icon

More are located under 'Site Navigation' then under 'Writing Resources' on the upper left side of the page.

How did I make that link? It is called a 'bitem' link. Posting items in contests almost always requires items be linked as a bitem. The number is the ID number of your specific piece and is located to the immediate left of the item in your port. You create a bitem link by typing the following WITHOUT SPACES.

For example, {bitem : 958083}

gives you this:
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Some folks doodle, I write. A poetic doodle :)
#958083 by Fyn Author IconMail Icon
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Under 'site tools' are more helpful items including how to have your work show up in different fonts, colors or typefaces. (called WritingM) Useful. You can use several emoticons as well and it shows you how to do it.

Click on different things and go exploring. This is an adventure and Writing.com has so much to offer! It may look a little overwhelming at first, but soon you'll be navigating the site easily.

Have you noticed the envelope and the pointing finger by a member's name and portfolio? The envelope is a shortcut to email them; the finger lets you create a favorite out of that author. You can find them as well at the top right of any item. This will (in effect) let you bookmark that item in a favorites list for easy finding in the future.

Hopefully some of these ideas will help in navigation around WDC.

The most important thing is that this is an awesome site with much to offer writers. So jump in, join in and have fun! Remember--everyone here was a newbie once upon a time!







Editor's Picks

Some newbies to read!

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#1655336 by Not Available.


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#1655285 by Not Available.


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#1655244 by Not Available.


 Mirror Open in new Window. (E)
14 words, why not read them?
#1655210 by perfect pretence Author IconMail Icon


 Pretty Colors Open in new Window. (E)
a poem about paintings, by Ted Harrison
#1655046 by Lettia Author IconMail Icon


 Worduko Open in new Window. (E)
Sestina about poetic process
#1654827 by Clare Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

I'm a guest editor this week, so I have no feedback to offer. If what I wrote is helpful, let me know! I picked the specifics from emails I've received of late so I'm guessing they are common newbie questions.

Newbie challenge: Write a poem or short story with one or more of the following prompts. Then post it in your port and send me the bitem link in an email. (fyndorian@writing.com) All those who submit will get a review and gps. Best one gets a merit badge!

Prompts:

1. being a stranger
2. being a beginner at something
3. trying something new
4. embarking on a new adventure

Good luck and have fun with it!



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