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Hi, I'm Richard. ('Hello Richard')

Without trying to sound too much like an AA meeting...

I've been writing as long as I can remember. Mostly journal entries, but recently tried to branch into writing fiction. Again. It's not the first time this has happened, but had some people read a short story I'd done and they really enjoyed it. So I'm aiming to make a better go of it. A google search lead me here.

So I'm hoping to learn, improve and just continue to enjoy writing. I tend to do mostly apocalyptic SF, cyberpunk fiction, my heart's really in pure SF and Space Opera, but never seem to like what I write there.

Anyway, I'll be posting away in between writing sessions. My goal is to just sell ebooks and sell enough to buy extra toys for myself and wife. Oh, and the dog.

PS - I'm based in the UK. Wales, actually. :-D
 

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Hello and Welcome! Hope you find what you need here. Good luck and happy writing!
 

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Hi, Richard and welcome!

I'm new here myself, but it is a great place to learn about writing/publishing. I've already learned a lot in my few weeks here.

See you around!
 

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Welcome!
As for not liking what you write, nothing is perfect first time around that is what re-writes and editing are for. Always finish it then go back through and see what's wrong with it and where you want it to go. ^_^
 

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Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
at the top of Forum pages. They are your best guide to learning about
Absolute Write.

Don’t forget to read the FAQ regarding posting pictures at AW.



Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
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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. After you post 50 posts you can use the SYW areas to get help there. The password for some of the areas is…..vista. A word to the wise, 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.
 

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Hi there Richard. We currently live in the UK. I'll have to keep an eye on you - my husband is very much into apocalyptic sci-fi. ^.^
 

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Welcome to AW!