Noticing Newbies: August 31, 2005 Issue [#579]
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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


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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Prompts, Flash and Fifty-Fives


Last month's letter spoke of writing exercises. I always say if I have to exercise, it might as well be fun. I love those prompted, 55 word contests and daily challenges. They're something you can write quickly, without planning - perfect for daily writing exercises.

If you need to practice specific story elements; such as imagery or emotion - search for them, and write something! It does us all good to keep practicing. You can find contests and forums for anything and everything you're interested in. If not, make one!

I've linked several of these contests below, and I urge you to enter a few; especially if you are nervous, leery or flat-out scared-to-death about showing your work. These are so much fun you'll soon forget about being cautious. They are wonderful ice-breakers!

Yep, if you have to exercise, it might as well be fun. *Laugh*


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Editor's Picks

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 Just Describe! Open in new Window. [13+]
Describe With A Twist!
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She seemed normal enough--little did I know.
by Chewie Kittie Author Icon


 The Other Side Intro Open in new Window. [13+]
This is where the story starts, but not when it takes place.
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A look at what was once behind a fall night.
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The thoughts of a woman who is facing death
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this poem is about the words you speak of and why
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Submitted Item: "Autobio of Jack Parker, Rabbit Umpire"  Open in new Window. by Dmitri Cassel Author Icon

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Remember to read your neighbor’s work too!


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A few places to practice and have fun doing it.

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Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS!
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Ask & Answer

Now, Comment Time!

Submitted By: Meg: Writes Daily in 2006 Author IconMail Icon

It pays to read newsletters. Now I can't let go of the idea to write a fairy tale from a different perspective! Thank you! It will be coming to my port soon!
You're welcome! You might want to click the forum fist of the Fairytale contest above and add it to your favorites. It sounds like a perfect match. Bolded for those who may not know how to do that. I know you do. *Smile*

Submitted By: Big Mike 2humble2bragbut... Author IconMail Icon

Great nl Esprit!
I haven't been a newbie for a long time, but I still read this newsletter for two reasons: to review newbie work to encourage them, and secondly because of great writing tips like what you wrote in this one about writing exercises. No matter how advanced we may think we are at this craft, we all need to get back to the basics sometimes. Thank you!

Thanks, Mike! I read the letters for the same reasons. Aren't they great? *Smile*

Submitted By: Puditat Author IconMail Icon
Nice work, Esprit. Useful advice as always.
Thank you! This is always encouraging to hear.

Submitted By: Nikola~Asked Santa for a Pony! Author IconMail Icon
esprit, I still struggle with finding my voice--writing, of course. Thanks for the fresh ideas!
~Nikola

Hey, I hear you! *Laugh*

Submitted By: PastVoices Author IconMail Icon
Ah, the dreaded writing exercise! My fingers exercise every time I write! LOL

Thanks esprit!

Nanette, you're exercising your imagination. You need strong muscles in your fingers to manage all those daily challenges. *Laugh*


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