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Hello,

My name is Stephen J Howie and an interesting thing happened to me about three or four months ago, I learned that I love reading and consequently writing. I hated both when I was growing up and wanted nothing to do with it.... ever! Not sure why really, I just had it in my head that it couldn't be as good as movies and TV. Well I was obviously wrong because the imagination is so much more vivid than a picture show.

Interestingly enough I always enjoyed stories and characters I could get into and love. Needless to say I'm reading a ton now, mainly focused on fiction and books on writing. Trying to make up for lost time and soak up as much as I can.

I love interacting with and getting to know people so anyone is welcome at my table. I'm glad I found this site and hope to get to know all of you at some point at some level. I welcome any advice as I am novice and very green -- was that redundant? :)
 

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Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
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welcome! I haven't published myself yet and ok, I haven't submitted yet either. What can I say -life is crazy. But what is really crazy is how well I know these certain people, as well as I know those living in this house, yet they are just characters in one of the stories in my head. ya.

Cheers!
 

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Hi and Welcome!! :welcome:

You should take some time to read through the Newbie Forum stickies.

Also try this thread:
http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6710
Uncle Jim talks about being disciplined about writing; setting aside time whether you feel like it or not. I am struggling with that myself, but working on making it a part of my routine.

After awhile you will find all the helpful threads if you just click around. There's info on format, genres, queries, and there are also social group for writers with similar ages and lifestyles. Here are some good links:

AW Dictionary (helps you with acronyms and stuff):
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21648

Index of Existing Threads on Popular Basic Writing Question Topics:
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152587

Exercises and Games (I love this) to help get your brain going:
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33



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