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Hi, I'm JACE .
Welcome to this issue of the Noticing Newbies newsletter. Join me as I take you into some nooks and crannies of Writing.Com that you may not have found time to check out yet.
Don't forget to toss me a note about what you liked or didn't like in my column, or about a topic you'd like to see discussed. This newsletter is about and for you. And for you seasoned members, I hope you'll find something you can take from my ramblings. 
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This past Friday evening, I was sitting at my favorite coffee house where Karaoke was the featured event of the night. I don't know about your experiences with Karaoke, but I find it somewhat painful to watch. No, it's not usually because to the poor caliber of vocals (although that does happen on occasion). It's just that everyone sits there looking around each waiting for someone else to be the first up.
If the singer is good, few want to be next thinking they won't be as good. If that person is not good, no one wants to follow up for fear of showing him or her up. Heck, they might actually be worse than performer number one!
My point is that few folks like to move outside their comfort zone.
That's entirely the wrong attitude to have in order to be productive (or even successful) on Writing.Com.
Of course, the difference between Open Mic night in a crowd, and you navigating around WDC in the safety and privacy of your own room is like night and day. You may be the biggest introvert ever, but no on on site will know if you don't tell them. Here on WDC, you're one of many thousands pursuing a dream of becoming a better writer. Remember, only you know what you want from the writing community at large, and only you can allow yourself to become successful or stagnant.
You made that first all-important decision--you joined Writing.Com. Now, make another equally important one. Get involved in whatever WDC activities will benefit your writing endeavors.
Add a story or poem to your Portfolio. Enter a contest. Join a group. Poke your head into some nook or cranny. Read a newsletter. Ask questions. Review someone.
You won't be sorry you got involved. I'm betting you'll enjoy yourself here. Write on!
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And from the mailbox about my last Noticing Newbies newsletter, "Benefits of a Master Plan" .
From shekeina  : Hi Jace! Whenever I log in, I immediately browse over the column on 'Noticing Newbies' and check for new members who just joined in. Reading their comments and introductions makes me feel more at home because I can relate to them. I'm glad you mentioned about new members in this issue. Compared to seasoned members, newbies like me are still trying to observe around and make ourselves feel comfortable while learning about how to take part. It's not easy though to feel at home immediately.Thanks to the advise and encouragement of seasoned members and editors. Because of the nice way you treat your members seasoned and new alike, I have invited my friends who are also writers to join and become members in WDC.
You sound like a wonderful ambassador for WDC. Best of luck with all your writing endeavors.
From Joy  : Excellent advice, Jace. We all need a master plan, probably one for every aspect of our lives.
Indeed, Miss Joy. Thanks.
From Zheila : Hi Jace. I read this week's article about "Benefits of Master Plan." Your advise about contests seems great. But how does it going to help me improve my writing. Because I do write documentary. And I feel I am still weak on entering a contest because I am a beginner and the subject of the contest is not documentary. I am afraid people will laugh me and telling me why did you enter the contest when you are still on the stage of learning. Thanks for your newsletter.
Hi Zhelia, and thanks for your comments. There may not be a contest that focuses on documentary writing. But there may be a group that does. Or some other folks who have a writing style similar to yours whom you may review. My own writing improved considerably after I started reviewing other folks' work. In my opinion, the very act of writing (and researching your topics) will help you improve. Good luck to you.
From BIG BAD WOLF Feeling Thankful  : To Paraphrase Jack Sparrow- I like Master Plans. I like to wave at them as they pass by. Personally, I prefer to Wing It- It's more satisfying when you do land.
As they say, "To each their own...." 
From Noyoki  : Hi Jace, thank you for featuring my story it this newsletter. I'm glad for the exposure.
You're quite welcome.
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