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Noticing Newbies: April 05, 2006 Issue [#969]

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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


N0TICING NEWBIES NEWSLETTER

Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com -- there is so much do and all the features can be overwhelming! Our goal is to help you make your time here more fun and manageable.

Each week we select and showcase new items (poetry, short story, polls, etc.). Exposure for an item helps to bring you more rates and reviews; and by bringing more member interaction, that will give you the opportunity to build friendships. It is a two way street, so remember to reciprocate reviews.


"There's someone that you haven't already met, go introduce yourself to him or her. Walls and labels can't keep you from the people who are so similar to you in spirit. There's a friendly face behind every door if you pick the right moment to knock. Once you start your wave of creative outreach, it turns into a contagious force. People are waking up and smiling at each other, sharing their dreams without hesitation. This community is worth something."

-- Author Unknown


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Letter from the editor

Hello Members!

It's great to have you be a part of Writing.com. The opportunities here are endless for a writer, which include your own portfolio to store your writing, image/clipart capability, e-mail, contests, interaction with other writers, reviews & rates by your peers, that is just to name a few. Reviewing members' work is also a big part of Writing.com.

Reviewing is the process of tactfully critiquing one's work with honesty and integrity. To share your wisdom and point-of-view of the whole, not the minute.

Active reviewing improves our ability to learn from experience. Most reviewing is simple, basic and direct. Used wisely it can enliven and sharpen the process of reviewing experience, and enrich others as well.

The reviewing process includes:

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*Bullet* Communicating experience
*Bullet* Making sense of experience
*Bullet* Learning from experience
*Bullet* Reflecting on experience


For more information on reviewing see the following:

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The following link displays recent public reviews given by Writing.Com members to various items within the site. It also lists links for Public Reviews, Most Credited Reviewers, Most Active Reviewers, Most Active Raters, Items To Review, and Info About Reviewing:

http://www.writing.com/main/my_feedback/freelance/writing/action/rrs



"Prolonged, indiscriminate reviewing of books is a quite exceptionally thankless, irritating and exhausting job. It not only involves praising trash but constantly inventing reactions towards books about which one has no spontaneous feeling whatever."

~ George Orwell



"Reviewers are forever telling authors they can't understand them. The author might often reply: Is that my fault?"

~ J.C. and A.W. Hare, Guesses at Truth



I hope the above review information is helpful. Writing.com is a second home for many writers. It is a place to proudly display and share your work. As a reviewer, please remember that not only should the author who receives your review benefit from your words...you should too.


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Editor's Picks

*Star* Monthly featured newbies I have personally chosen for your enjoyment: *Star*


 The Sword and the Soul. Open in new Window. (13+)
Evil attempts to manipulate nations into war. Can the lost be found?
#1076689 by Dakink Author IconMail Icon


 Wanting On The Storm Open in new Window. (E)
This poem is about self realization while on the brink of destruction.
#1090366 by Icehound Author IconMail Icon


 Orange Juice and Pop Tarts Open in new Window. (E)
Story of a a geek, and the funny way that he deals with a bully.
#1051295 by Ditto Author IconMail Icon


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 Out of Despair Open in new Window. (13+)
A city in ruin because of warefare or nature waiting on its architect.
#1085056 by wrigs Author IconMail Icon


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#1079121 by Not Available.


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 Complexities: Chapter One REWRITE!!! Open in new Window. (13+)
The beginning of a novel. It is a story of redemption and loss, of bravery and fear.
#1089572 by KimmyKatt Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

You know what works for me is a rule. I have to write at least a couple of pages, before I go back and edit. Of course then most of the time is spent editing what I wrote. But at least the story continues :).
tumbling80



Scheduling work...feeling guilt when writing because one has other "responsibilities": why not lay some gilt (spelled without "u") on our frame of mind by convincing ourselves to make our writing-trances feel as if one is robbing gold from the dreariness of work routine time: would this not add some spice to our production? the energy of the feeling that time robbed is more exciting than time scheduled? Surely that energy will somehow increase quality?
alexnuma



I find watching the news always gives me inspiration. Maybe it's because I like to write articles and opinion pieces, but I reckon you can get ideas for stories from it too. A lot of writing originates from real life, and like Laurencia said you have to go outside and see things to help inspire you. The news is just a substitution for this if you're a busy person!
Mellington Boots Author Icon



Thanks for this great newsletter! Normally, ideas just come to me and then they swirl and mix in my mind until they consolidate to form one single solid idea. Then I write it down. But I'll surely try that walk.
jovy



When I start slowing down reading works best for me. I read and read and read. The more I read the more ideas I come up with. Thanks for the ideas.
JJMcRae Author Icon



Do all the reviewers assigned for 'Newbie Challenge' review each entry/first 20 at least?
I wonder,
Jaya H.
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Each contest or challenge is unique with different rules/guidelines. I would recommend emailing the Contest Administrator or posting a OT question in the forum.



I am new to this site. I must of missed the ideas on the timer. I think I understand it though. What I do is set a time to write and make a set anmount of time. Actually when I get the feeling to write something I sit down and write for a set amount of time. Usually an hour. I started with 30 minutes but I always went over. It works for me
mlsanchez18

Here is the newsletter on the timer:

"Invalid Item" Open in new Window.



In the 3/09 newsletter, Lothmorwel commented about thinking 'I have to write an essay now' and having a mental block because writing is associated with work.

Sometimes we do it do ourselves. I think most of us associate unpleasantness with anything "I have to," simply because we feel we're forced to do it.

A simple rewrite makes the thought more attractive. "I have an essay to write now" is a statement with layered meanings. It claims ownership of the task, on the one hand, so there is no one ordering me around to rebel against; and on the other hand it claims possession of that essay already - by which it serves notice to my creative subconscious that I know that the essay "exists" down there already, and that I'm ready give it my full attention to write it down ... right now. What creative subconscious could resist such sincere and dignifying flattery?
northernwrites



I enjoyed each of your comments immensely...thank you for taking the time.

Don't be shy, email me your ideas or comments!

See you May 3rd!

laurencia

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