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thewritingpiazza

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Hey all, or should I say some, well whoever is reading this I guess.

I've been writing since I was little. I have mostly written plays that have been produced on a small scale and a number of poems, but I have finally decided to bite the bullet and write my first full length novel. I read the newbie rules so I won't be posting any of it for a while as I dip my toes into the water in various places around the forum (I hear the water is nice). But I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a newly licensed attorney and while I am trying to find a job in this abysmal job market, I thought I'd use my down time to work on the novel I've always wanted to write. I'm about four chapters away from completion and I am hoping to be able to go the traditional publishing route and if that doesn't pan out I am also considering the self-publishing route. Thanks for taking the time to read this and if you have any questions about me just ask. Except that one, no you can't ask me that one, it would be rude. Ok bye!
 

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Welcome. Might I recommend you start critiquing other people to get enough posts to be able to ask for critiques yourself.
I've only given four people feedback till now but I feel like I've learned a lot from the process.
 

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Welcome thewritingpizza! I mean, Piazza! (Damn, now I've got the urge to call Domino's up. Damn dyslexia.)

Look forward to sampling your work!
 

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Welcome, and congratulations on almost finishing your novel. :) If you don't mind my asking, what genre is it?
 

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Welcome, and congratulations on almost finishing your novel. :) If you don't mind my asking, what genre is it?

It's science fiction and a bit on the YA side but I think grown ups might like it to, after all I'm supposedly a grown up and I think I would be something I would enjoy reading. :D
 

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It's science fiction and a bit on the YA side but I think grown ups might like it to, after all I'm supposedly a grown up and I think I would be something I would enjoy reading. :D

Ah, exciting. :) I look forward to hearing more about it~