So I'm not just a highly organised schizophrenic?

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Hello Absolute Write.

I suppose this is the part where I introduce myself?

My real name's Aaron. I stumbled upon writing a bit like a drunk stumbles through the door of his house--clumsily, but with an inexplicable familiarity. I floated between science programs at University before dropping it all and falling dangerously in love with a writing project which has become my first manuscript after nine months of revision and thorough research into literary theory.

I like to question fiction, and fiction likes to question me. It's the most functional relationship I've ever had. Despite my rather precarious financial situation, I've never been happier (living frugally seems to suit me anyway).

I'm the sort of writer to draw inspiration from anything and everything. I've got the right sort of mind to start grabbing imagery from everything available, smashing it together until a story takes form. I guess it was always habitual--I just never realised it until I started writing.

I'm the sort of reader/viewer that doesn't discriminate on genre. I'll give everything a chance to impress me.

Other than writing I do archery, swimming, reading (duh), and amateur criminology studies. I used to do Taekwondo (nine years, 2nd Dan black belt) but haven't been at it for a little while. I do have a favourite charity which I want to promote ( Charity: Water) with some of the money raised by my work when it publishes. If you like effective charities, check it out.

I guess that's it.

For now.
 

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Welcome to AW, Aaron.

Be careful how you promote that charity in future posts so that it doesn't come across as spamming AW.

Best of luck with your writing.
 

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Welcome to AW, Aaron.

Be careful how you promote that charity in future posts so that it doesn't come across as spamming AW.

Best of luck with your writing.

Spamming is certainly not my intention. Did I come across as spammy? Now I'm all paranoid.
 

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Spamming is certainly not my intention. Did I come across as spammy? Now I'm all paranoid.
No, you're fine. I just wanted to give you a heads-up about linking to that site in future posts, as it might come across as promoting that cause in a spammy fashion.

I was trying to help, not scare you. :)
 

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Hello, and welcome!

I like your signature!

No, you're fine. I just wanted to give you a heads-up about linking to that site in future posts, as it might come across as promoting that cause in a spammy fashion.

I was trying to help, not scare you. :)

Whew, okay! Thanks for the heads up at any rate. :)
 

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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.