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Plan

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Hey everyone,

I'm a lifelong New Yorker, aspiring science fiction novelist, and long-time print journalist.

After spending some time lurking and reading the friendly advice and great atmosphere, I decided it was time to join the community.

My creative writing experience is limited to a six-week class taught by an anthology editor and a few fiction writing courses I took in college. My professional writing experience includes seven years as a crime reporter at a regional print daily, a stint as a general assignment reporter for the Associated Press, a short-lived gig as an editor at a now-defunct gaming magazine, and my current job as an assignment editor in online media.

My favorite novelist is David Mitchell, and my favorite genre writers are Iain Banks, Alastair Reynolds and Steven Pressfield.

I'm looking forward to making new friends and growing as a writer in this great online community.

Cheers,

Plan
 

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Hey, Plan! Welcome to AW! :)
 

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Welcome.

Have you read Pressfield's The War of Art?
 

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Welcome Plan! There is a GREAT bunch of people on this site and they have TONS of great advice if you ask. I've already learned a lot here, so I'm sure you will too!!! :)
 

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Hiya, fellow noob,

I'm a retired print editor myself ... my current day job is risk communicator/public information officer for a 14-county public health district in Georgia. I write fantasy & science fiction. I'm in the throes of a paranormal thriller at the moment. My word count's 59,000+. Do you have a WIP?

Welcome. This is a fascinating site with lots of resources. Hope to see you around the boards.
 

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Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the ‘forum jump’ you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.