I forgot to make one of these last year!

WriterCampbell · Aug 27, 2011

I'm more of a lurker than a poster but I'm trying to change that. Usually by the time I get around to work that I read that needs a crit, everybody has already said whats wrong with it which, ya know, feels pretty lame to just say "I agree with x x and x posters about y and v."

Anyways, here I am.

andreea · Aug 27, 2011

Mystery1 · Aug 27, 2011

Welcome, WriterCampbell.

Sharon

CC.Allen · Aug 27, 2011

Hello WriterC.
Welcome out of the dark underbelly!

PorterStarrByrd · Aug 27, 2011

Welcome aboard

jamiehall · Aug 27, 2011

Welcome!

CACTUSWENDY · Aug 27, 2011

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. After you post 50 posts you can use the SYW areas to get help there. The password for some of the areas is…..vista. A word to the wise, 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.

lorna_w · Aug 27, 2011

heya. If you're lurking maybe that means you're writing a lot instead, which would be good news.

Alessandra Kelley · Aug 27, 2011

Welcome to the Cooler.

urbanmum · Aug 27, 2011

Hello!
(And I know exactly what you mean. I'll read a post, know exactly what I want to say, but by the time I get to the last post it has already been said, usually better than I would have said it anyway

)
See you around

WriterCampbell · Aug 27, 2011

lorna_w said:
heya. If you're lurking maybe that means you're writing a lot instead, which would be good news.

I agree, I have.

Thanks for the welcomes!

FabricatedParadise · Aug 27, 2011

WriterCampbell said:
I'm more of a lurker than a poster but I'm trying to change that. Usually by the time I get around to work that I read that needs a crit, everybody has already said whats wrong with it which, ya know, feels pretty lame to just say "I agree with x x and x posters about y and v."

Anyways, here I am.

At least you just forgot! I was so intimidated by being around so many writers I put it off until I felt I had something interesting to say, and eventually just gave up and did it anyway. I still feel a bit like the little kid, running behind all the big kids, calling, "Hey, wait for me!"

WriterCampbell · Aug 27, 2011

FabricatedParadise said:
At least you just forgot! I was so intimidated by being around so many writers I put it off until I felt I had something interesting to say, and eventually just gave up and did it anyway. I still feel a bit like the little kid, running behind all the big kids, calling, "Hey, wait for me!"

I think a lot of writers feel that way, even more so when it comes to going to conferences rubbing elbows with some of the best of the 'crop' and even the authors who inspired you to write.

Writers are really promoted fanpersons, we get to do the things we love and call our inspirational authors our colleagues in a sense. Pretty damn awesome if I do say so myself!

FabricatedParadise · Aug 27, 2011

WriterCampbell said:
I think a lot of writers feel that way, even more so when it comes to going to conferences rubbing elbows with some of the best of the 'crop' and even the authors who inspired you to write.

Writers are really promoted fanpersons, we get to do the things we love and call our inspirational authors our colleagues in a sense. Pretty damn awesome if I do say so myself!

My inner dork shows anytime I'm around a successful author. I probably shouldn't admit this, but I've actually written an author a fan letter before lol.

Nickie · Aug 27, 2011

Welcome to the Cooler!

Nickie

regdog · Aug 28, 2011

Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
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Absolute Write.

Don’t forget to read the FAQ regarding posting pictures at AW.

Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
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works, or join a discussion.

Kathleen_ · Aug 28, 2011

Welcome, and I know exactly what you mean too!
On one forum I am a part of (a really small, private one) one of my friends went through every post and posted "I agree" or "I disagree" in reply jut to get his name as most recent poster on them all, and now if I don't have anything to say that hasn't been said I feel like a little* yapping person chasing threads going "I agree! Yay! My name!"
Welcome, again!

*said friend is huge and tough and scares small children until they realise he is just big teddybear who likes to show of. Not sure where I get the little yappy image from!

Darzian · Aug 28, 2011

C.G.Ayling · Aug 28, 2011

I hear you. I am a very slow reader and a horrific typist. In fact being unable to touch type is one of my greatest regrets. No need for advice or commiserations on that part, I three finger at a steady 50 words a minute, but only get to see my errors when I lift my eyes to the screen.

So… once I start on a post I finish it, and if others have already beaten me to the punch I can live with it.

A belated welcome to an old member is in order. Welcome!

thehairymob · Aug 28, 2011

Silverrosess · Aug 28, 2011

There you are, indeed.

VP_Benni · Aug 28, 2011

Welcome

~Amber~

Wesley Kang · Aug 28, 2011

Welcome!

Gavin23 · Aug 30, 2011

Welcome

I'm a newbie too!!

CarrieAnn · Aug 30, 2011

Welcome!

I forgot to make one of these last year!

demented but nice

Yeeeesss??

Make-believe

Aim twice, Shoot once...

nutruring tomorrows criminals today

Bereaved Snarkling

An old, sappy, and happy one.

Confused Alien

Sophipygian

Village Vagabond

demented but nice

Can be bribed with circus peanuts

demented but nice

Can be bribed with circus peanuts

Not too old to learn

The Scavengers

To-to-to-ron-to

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

figuring it all out

likes a colorful font

the Light of Dawn

Dum Spiro, Spero.