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I live in Finland, and so English is not my native language. I'm still using it for my writing, hoping to fake it. :D I've recently finished the first draft of my first novel, and have started the editing process. It's scary!

I'm usually the quiet person that likes to sit in the back and listen to other people talk, but I desperately need to find other people to talk to about writing, so here I am. I feel stuck in my writing, so I'm hoping to find some tips here on how to improve.
 

Griffin Hayes

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Welcome aboard!
 

Maryn

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Nearly all of us are the person who sits in the back and says little--but among our own kind, we totally open up. Welcome to you!

Maryn, glad to meet you
 

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sduck, you've come to the right place! :welcome: You'll learn a lot here at AW--it's a fantastically good writing resource--and make plenty of friends along the way.

Congrats on finishing your first novel, especially one not written in your mother tongue!

See you around the boards :)
 

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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.

And don't forget to check out the Newbie Guide. Enjoy your stay. :)
 

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sduck,

Welcome to AW! Lots of knowledgeable people here. Not me of course. Most speak English well and some speak Finish, too, but again, not me.
 

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Welcome. Congratulations on finishing that first draft.