Noticing Newbies: September 16, 2015 Issue [#7213]
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 This week: A Symbiotic Relationship
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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

Hi, I'm JACE Author Icon.

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. *Smile*

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Letter from the editor

A Symbiotic Relationship


A little over three years ago I wrote about starting your own writer's group ("Growing Your Own Writer's Group" Open in new Window.) Many folks do that here on Writing.Com by starting a group. But is there a writer's group in your community? Have you ever looked?

WDC is a great community for writers. We offer the ability to write in almost 100 different genres. And while I haven't checked for exact numbers, I suspect many genres have a group of like-minded members who've banded together to promote that genre and enhance their writing. While any member of WDC may review their offerings, group members may have special insights from their penchant for that genre to help their fellow group member.

That said, the very diversity of WDC's members offers views that might not normally be considered within a group focused on one genre. Local writer's groups fall into that category.

One distinct advantage a local group has is the ability to interact face to face with another person. Verbal communication is faster, and facial nuances and gestures makes for better understanding. Online interaction is slower, and the back and forth of email can be cumbersome.

I'm not trying to put WDC down. On the contrary, since I joined some seven years ago, I've grown as a writer in ways I could never have imagined. I'm pretty sure a local writer's group would not have made that kind of positive impact on my passion. But, don't discount the effect a local group can have.

Recently I attended a local meeting and made a couple contacts that I'm certain will take me to the next step of my writing journey--publication Honestly, I've been rather complacent about pursuing publication But being around other folks who are more proactive in that regard sparked me to move forward.

Networking, whether online or in person, is necessary to grow as a writer. I submit we can use both WDC AND a local writer's group on this writing journey. Best of luck with your writing endeavors.


Editor's Picks

Check out these Newbies (I've selected folks who have filled out their Biography or something in their Bio-Block). Take a moment to review something in their Port ... or just say hi.
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Kelvin didn't sign up to be anyone's nemesis. He just wants to be left alone.
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Ask & Answer

And from the mailbox about my last Noticing Newbies newsletter, "Better Late Than Never" Open in new Window..

From Cubby Author Icon: I loved your newsletter, Jace! Touching and inspirational. What a great idea...

Thanks, Cubby. I'll be back next month with some more older Newbies.


From : Your introduction for newbies has been an inspiration. I am going to reveal my utmost dreams, at least one of them. Believe it or not I am writing (right now) the greatest novel ever. The novel that the world will drool over as they start devouring chapter after chapter. The synopsis of the book is as follows: I was born – no one asked my opinion about it. I grew up became a man, got older [as a matter of fact I realized that old age happen to many folks.] And now at the dawn of my life I am waiting for the end of the trip.

As you can tell from this synopsis it is some exciting story. I'll let you know when I have written the second paragraph. Nothing but the best, Philip Lemarque

I hope you write that novel, Phillip. I've found some segments of my life to be rather interesting ... at least to my children and friends. Who knows whom you will touch?


From JennyHeart Author Icon: I want to complete the novel I have started. I want to have taught my daughter how to leave the past in the past and have a bright future. I want her to live in the here and now. I want to help my mom understand how to accept that some people will never change unless they decide, and in the meantime just have faith and wait.

All worthy aspirations, Miss JennyHeart Author Icon. I hope you succeed.


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