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I'm new here - duh - and a published author recommended I try out this site for some feedback. I've written a YA fantasy that needs reworking and am currently querying for a YA horror/paranormal. I have no support system elsewhere, so I'm really looking forward to getting some input from all of you and returning the favor. I have a lifelong love of reading and began writing my first book about 3 years ago while waiting at my son's soccer practices, basketball practices, etc... you get the picture. Have had only rejection letters so far, but determined to keep trying!
 

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Hi, and welcome, tpolen.:welcome:
 

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Hi tpolen!

Welcome to AW!

Don't forget to read about AW basics in the Newbie Guide!

Questions about this software can be found in the FAQ's menu in the handy blue bar at the 'top' of this page.

This common acronym list helps identify our mystifying abbreviations.

Before you ask that Newbie question!!
See if Katiemac has the answer here.

Check out: Sara's 10 Basic Writing Tips.

If you're looking for critiques please read the 50 Post rule.

Questions about posting writing to the Share Your Work (SYW) area
and explained here. This link covers the most common problems found in the Share Your Work *Worth reading no matter how long you have been here!*

AW is a community built on the foundations of respecting your fellow writer and helping each other, it's the basic building blocks of how and why AW works.

Welcome to our community! =)

-kelly-
 

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Hello tpolen! Everybody goes through rejections, it's just part of the badge of honor you wear as a writer (says the woman who's still getting those dreaded rejections herself...must not give up...must not give up!).

Whenever you get frustrated with the process just do this several times:

:Headbang:

After the headache comes, you'll forget all about those pesky reject letters... :D
 
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Welcome. I think we all understand how it can feel to get those rejections. We offer a lot of support here to help you through those tough times.
 

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Hi tpolen. Welcome to AW

Rejections only make you stronger
 

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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.


We have lots of brilliant FAQs check them out.


Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. Don’t make a mad dash to reach your 50 posts. Take some time to greet fellow newbies,
critique other members’ works, or join a discussion.


Announcements, Events and Self Promotion is for active members only. All obvious spam will be deleted on sight!
 

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Hey there, fellow Southerner! Welcome! You're going to love it here.

Might I suggest you try out some of the game sections as a great way to build your post count and get to know some of the crazies. It also serves the purpose of refreshing your mind and keeping you writing when you're not writing, so to speak.

Other than that, stretch you legs and grab hold. It's a big site, but that's just more room to find your spot.