Hey guys! New, sort of

Mallory · Nov 21, 2013

Hey!

I registered a long long time ago and never really posted, but now I'd like to become an active member of a writing community, and this looks like a great one.
I'm writing a YA fantasy novel called The Nightsnatchers right now.
I love talking about ideas and helping people flesh out concepts, as well as having others do the same for me when I'm stuck.
I'd love to get into the critiquing scene as well (more giving than receiving at this point, but I'd love to network for beta-readers later on when I'm ready.)
I hope I can meet some cool writer friends here!

Melanii · Nov 21, 2013

Oh hai!

You welcomed me, and now I shall welcome you! *waves*

The Nightsnatchers sounds like a fantastic name for a novel! I'm interested in a synopsis now. XD

I'd like to learn to give critique, so I don't feel biased just getting it. ^^

P.S. Friends are always cool!

Rockweaver · Nov 21, 2013

Mallory welcome to the cooler. glad to have you here and you will be fine

scifimike82 · Nov 21, 2013

Nice to see another newbie here on the forum, even though you did sign up awhile ago, but anyways, here is a big WELCOME!!!. Your fantasy novel sounds interesting. Can you provide some info on what it is about? I write scifi/cyberpunk stories.

Izz · Nov 21, 2013

Welcome to AW, Mallory! :welcome:

You've made a fine choice of writing places to hang out at. AW is, imo, the best online writing community and resource out there, bar none. There's more info here than you can shake a stick at, and while it can be a bit intimidating to begin, it's well worth the effort to get acclimated. Plus, it's full of cool peeps

See you around the boards!

Mallory · Nov 21, 2013

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and for the interest in my story!
For those who asked, it involves an alternate world that is being oppressed by spirit-stealers, and a young girl who has to create a portal out of it. The main themes are liberation and facing your fears. I have a good solid handful of chapters down on it, but in terms of the rest, it's at that "I can visualize the perfect novel on the page in my mind, but it's not coming out that way in my document" stage. Surely some of you can relate ? Haha.

I definitely agree that AWWC is the best place to be. I've been to a lot, and this one stands out as the hot spot.

Griffin Hayes · Nov 21, 2013

Welcome to AW!

rwm4768 · Nov 21, 2013

Welcome back. I hope you hang around more this time. And good luck with that YA fantasy.

Mallory · Nov 21, 2013

Thanks!

regdog · Nov 22, 2013

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thehairymob · Nov 22, 2013

Tepelus · Nov 22, 2013

Hello, and welcome!

L. Y. · Nov 22, 2013

Welcome to the Water Cooler!

:welcome:

AW is a huge place, and there's a lot of information to be found here. Take your time and browse around to get a feel of the various forums.

For those interested in receiving a critique of your work, there is a 50-post rule. Here's a link to some of the most commonly asked questions in the FAQs. Wondering what those interesting acronyms used around the forum mean? Find out in the Absolute Write Dictionary.

And don't forget to check out the Newbie Guide.

Enjoy your stay.

doingitwritenow · Nov 22, 2013

welcome in!

Jessykuh · Nov 22, 2013

Mallory said:
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and for the interest in my story!
For those who asked, it involves an alternate world that is being oppressed by spirit-stealers, and a young girl who has to create a portal out of it. The main themes are liberation and facing your fears. I have a good solid handful of chapters down on it, but in terms of the rest, it's at that "I can visualize the perfect novel on the page in my mind, but it's not coming out that way in my document" stage. Surely some of you can relate ? Haha.

I definitely agree that AWWC is the best place to be. I've been to a lot, and this one stands out as the hot spot.

Yes, I can definitely relate! It sounds really interesting though, hopefully you'll post some of it to SYW in the future!

And also, welcome!

Hey guys! New, sort of

Mallory

Melanii

Talking Fruit

Rockweaver

scifimike82

Izz

Doing the Space Operatic

Mallory

Griffin Hayes

One evil little baby step at a time

rwm4768

practical experience, FTW

Mallory

regdog

The Scavengers

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

Tepelus

And so...

L. Y.

Thread surfer and virtual bartender

doingitwritenow

Jessykuh