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Evening All,

I am new to the forum so thought I would say hello to everyone before I start participating in threads.

I am an avaricious reader, but I don't have too much experience in writing as my studies were all scientific and left no room for anything creative.

I have started to write my first novel, which I would probably describe as a Young Adult Urban/Modern Fantasy. I am 5'000 words in so I am hoping to get some inspiration to stay on track and focused, as well as to help others if I can.

Nice to meet you all, from what I've seen from lurking in the forums you lot are a pretty friendly bunch,

Stephen
 
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Greetings and welcome to the watercooler :welcome:

Take a wander around the various forums, there's lots to see and lots to learn, and even some fun threads too. Come along and pop on over to the Newbie Pub (at the top of the Newbie forum) and say hi, there's plenty of friendly faces that you can chat with and lots of banter. There's also the Question of the Day threads at the top of the Newbie forum where you can answer random questions.

Don't forget to read the newbie guide, and if you want to know what all the buttons mean check out this thread.
 
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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. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), 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.
 
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Hi there Stephen

We were sounding quite alike ... 'til I read the part about you having done 5000 words ;)

Awesome start - keep it up.

Val
 
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Thanks for all the welcomes.

Val, one of the best pieces of advice I have received regarding writing is to do just that, write. Even if it has almost no chance of making the final cut, it's so easy to remove/change as much as you like with word processors.

Sakkasie, 150 is better than 0
 
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Don't forget to read the Newbie's Guide and enjoy AW


Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. So take some time to read the stickies, greet fellow newbies, critique other members’
works, or join a discussion.






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Welcome, Stephen,
You're right - the secret to writing is...well...writing.
Are you located anywhere near Finchley or Barnet area?
 
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I actually live in Luton, just outside of London, but it's easier to put London. I am from Liverpool originally. Barnet isn't all too far away, did some work experience in the hospital there.
 
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