Another Lurker Joins

Zodiea · May 14, 2008

I took the liberty of reading other newbie boards before posting, and it looks like most of us are lurkers for a bit before joining. In some ways it made me feel more conforable, but as always I'm still a bit nervous to make my first post -- or post at all really!

Well, a bit about myself: I'm just getting started into the art of writing, discovering my style and other craft basics, but have been playing with plot ideas for quite a few years. I'm pretty young, but I think that I will have some potential after I practice more. In the meantime, short shories and maybe a rough draft of a full novel are my goals.

It's a little awkward being so new and in a board filled with professionals. Most of the advise I can give will be in personal opinions and maybe world development. This pertains to fantasy as well as the real world, since I know a lot about small towns from growing up in a village.

Oh right, I forgot to mention my genres. Well, I have the most fun with fantasy -- alternate universe or modern -- but I have ideas for others.

It's feels great to be a part already, even if it means I just have a username while lurking. =)

Zodiea

BenPanced · May 14, 2008

Welcome aboard and have fun! There's a ton of great information here so don't be afraid to just lurk, if you need to.

Round John Virgin · May 14, 2008

Welcome, Zodiea. Starting young is a good idea--one, unfortunately, that I'm too old to capitalize on. (To use a nautical metaphor, that ship has sailed.) Have fun and believe in yourself!

CACTUSWENDY · May 14, 2008

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.

How do you like your popcorn?

melaniehoo · May 14, 2008

Welcome to AW! We're not all professionals, so don't be scared.

Nickie · May 14, 2008

Hello to you, Zodiea, and welcome to AW.

Nickie

dirtsider · May 14, 2008

<waves> Welcome to AW, even if you just lurk for a while.

jenngreenleaf · May 14, 2008

to AW! I lurked for a LONG time before jumping in.

JJ Cooper · May 14, 2008

Welcome.

JJ

Bing Z · May 14, 2008

Welcome Zodiea. Enjoy your stay.

donroc · May 14, 2008

Welcome and enjoy.

CACTUSWENDY · May 14, 2008

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.

How do you like your popcorn?

Soccer Mom · May 14, 2008

You...you read the boards and looked around to see how things work?

:e2cry:

I think I love you!

kct webber · May 15, 2008

Soccer Mom said:
You...you read the boards and looked around to see how things work?

I think I love you!

Agreed. Too few do that.

Anyhoo... Welcome, Zodiea!

Zodiea · May 15, 2008

Yes, I'm the type who needs to do research before jumping in. When I said I was playing around with plots for a few years, I mean about four years with an idea on the backburner as you call it.

In any case, thanks for the welcome feeling. I looked around, but I didn't see any etiquette on how long I should wait / how many posts I should make before helping myself to the 'Share your Work' forum. Any opinions on that?

PS: My popcorn? I like mine swimming in melted butter. Forget the caleries, I eat for the taste.

tehuti88 · May 16, 2008

Hi.

I noticed your post as I just replied to another post you'd replied to before me and saw that you were a fantasy writer from Michigan too, ha. I'm not seeking publication, so I feel pretty awkward myself hanging out on a message board where that's the primary goal of most people...I'm likely to share just opinions and such too.

SherryTex · May 16, 2008

Welcome, plunge in...we're a pretty diverse group really. The learning curve is fast --because this board offers so much.

Wish I had found the board earlier...as to being young...does being immature count? Grabbs some buttered popcorn... :popcorn:

Zodiea · May 16, 2008

Another fantasy writer from Michigan? What are the chances!

I'll work on sharing opinions and getting my post count up before getting into the 'Share Your Work' area. I went back a ways and read that a lot of people aren't fond of reviewing when the author is in the single digits of posts. I'm reading a ton of articles here, and thanks to it I finally have an idea for the beginning of one story. Time to start on a first draft. . . again! I never threw my old ones away, but to put it simply I'm a perfectionist and they didn't live up to my standards. Time to employ the BIC method.

Thanks again for all the welcomes!

Bing Z · May 16, 2008

Hi Zodiea, welcome to, well, participation.

While it's never too late to write, I'd agree with John that earlier is better. Looking forward to read your stuff in SYW.

Danalynn · May 16, 2008

There are writers of from every stage of writing on here, from brand new just-starting-outers to seasoned professionals, so you should fit right in!
:snoopy:

Feel free to jump in and post ANYWHERE that you feel like. We all love to share, and everyone has their own unique perspective about things, no matter who you are or how much or little you've accomplished so far.

Cruise around and have fun!

And WELCOME!!!!
:hi:

HeronW · May 17, 2008

Welcome Zodiea!
Now that you're in, it'll be even better :}

Another Lurker Joins

Zodiea

BenPanced

THE BLUEBERRY QUEEN OF HADES (he/him)

Round John Virgin

CACTUSWENDY

An old, sappy, and happy one.

melaniehoo

And thus we begin the edits

Nickie

Not too old to learn

dirtsider

Not so new, really

jenngreenleaf

Here to network and learn.

JJ Cooper

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Bing Z

illiterate primate

donroc

Historicals and Horror rule

CACTUSWENDY

An old, sappy, and happy one.

Soccer Mom

Crypto-fascist

kct webber

Squirrel, Sekrit type, 1 ea.

Zodiea

tehuti88

Mackinac Island Fanatic

SherryTex

Working on 2nd WIP

Zodiea

Bing Z

illiterate primate

Danalynn

NEVER give up!!!!

HeronW

Down Under Fan