Hi :)

drybonesreborn · Jan 11, 2007

I forgot if I posted one of these, but hello all. I'm a sci-fi writer, (despite having not read any 'how to' books, which I am now....) who alos writes fanfiction (which I have read.)

I want to get published really bad.

I know that work is involved, yes I know. But those lucky few who get published at 17 years old, make me wonder what I have that they don't lol.

Ok, um just curious, how is this site different from all others?

K1P1 · Jan 11, 2007

I don't know the answer to your question. I don't visit other writing sites. But I'll welcome you here anyway!

poetinahat · Jan 11, 2007

Welcome, drybones! Hope you enjoy it here and find lots of help and useful information. (I'm betting you will!)

Different: Are you referring to the Water Cooler, or to Absolute Write in general? Best way to know, I'd say, is to have a look. I'd say this is an amazing place with fantastic people. I understand that, in terms of feedback, sites can be anywhere from "all-nice" to brutally candid.

I'd say we're somewhere to the centre -- there's a lot of very good knowledge and experience here, and you'll get both straight answers and support, but always with respect (well, that's our Number One, and nearly only, rule).

I'd be interested to know what you think when you've decided for yourself. Again, welcome!

Dawn R · Jan 11, 2007

Welcome to the Water Cooler, :welcome:

stormie · Jan 11, 2007

What I like about the Cooler (these boards) is that they have great moderators, a lot of the info is very good, and the people are helpful. I've been to other writer's boards over the years, and this is the best. Keep reading, keep learning, keep writing.

megpie71 · Jan 11, 2007

Hi. I'm another fanfic writer (which fandom are you in?), and I'm hoping to get published One Day.

lisamb27 · Jan 11, 2007

Hi Drybones,
Welcome aboard from another newbie! Having only been on this site for a few days, I must tell you that everyone here is very helpful and friendly!

sthrnwriter · Jan 11, 2007

and Welcome to AW!

jdkiggins · Jan 11, 2007

Welcome to the Cooler, drybones. I'm sure once you're around a while you'll figure out all the reasons AW is different than other forums. We have a large number of forums that generate an enormous amount of quality information, by many, many talented writers.

Hope you stay around for a while and get to know us.

Nickie · Jan 11, 2007

Hi there, and welcome to the Cooler!

Nickie

Ol' Fashioned Girl · Jan 12, 2007

Hello again... and welcome again.

Pamster · Jan 12, 2007

Hi drybonesreborn, I am new too but think the world of this place already. Definitely my favorite board to frequent now. I don't know the answer to your question about getting published as I am still in the process of querying agents trying to get representation for my finished books of which I have four. What kind of genre or type of writing do you do?

glassquill · Jan 15, 2007

Hi :)

drybonesreborn

K1P1

Procrastination is its own reward

poetinahat

Numbers are beautiful

Dawn R

stormie

storm central

megpie71

lisamb27

sthrnwriter

Snoopy Dance!

jdkiggins

Troubled-Talks with animals.

Nickie

Not too old to learn

Ol' Fashioned Girl

Hand? What hand?

Pamster

Counting Stars

glassquill

RB's favourite chewtoy