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So apparently I've had this account for two years... Literally no recollection of ever being here before. And for that reason, I'm going to call myself new.

I believe these posts are for introductions, so I'll write a little bit about myself. My name's Mark, I'm a huge fantasy fan (both reading and writing) and I've got a book. I've been writing, rewriting and editing it for some time, and am now in the beta readers stage, hence why I came (back) here. I've got lots of great feedback, have made lots of change, and now I'm looking for more of the first so I can make more of the second. I'm going to get my 50 posts done first, though. I ain't no rulebreaker.

Anyway, when I'm not writing I'm a maths tutor, which I also love. I enjoy teaching/helping people in both maths and writing, and have been in quite a few critique partnerships. I'm hoping to form a few more on here!

Some of my favourite series include the First Law, ASOIAF, the Stormlight Archives, the Broken Empire, and the Gentleman Bastards. I often find that reading these books while writing ends up influencing my prose, so if you like any of those, maybe you'll like Equo?

I think that's about enough. I'm looking forward to joining the forum!

Mark
 

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Hey Mark, welcome back. There are a few fantasy writers here, myself included. Congratulations to getting to the Beta readers stage of your book. Look forward to seeing more of you on here.
 

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Hey Mark, there are some great forums on here for Fantasy writers. Enjoy your time here and glad to meet you!
 

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Hi Mark!

I can totally relate to not knowing you had an account somewhere. I think I was a member on RPNation back in 2005 and when I tried to register they said 'you already have an account" I log in and BOOM there I am! Funny how that works isn't it?

Anyway, forgive me, but what is a beta stage in writing a book? Is that where you're over the hump and are ready to be published? If so, all the best of luck to you and I hope to read some of your work soon.

See you around the site!