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Old 12-03-2012, 03:24 AM   #1
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Aussie writer looking for a new community
I've been on my fair share of Internet communities—most bad. I'm looking for a good bunch of fellow writers/readers, and this seems like a great place.

I'm a writer with too much choice, and am half way through a novel, with a million short stories and others ideas itching to take its place.

I'm looking forward to reading a lot of stories and giving them critiques.

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Old 12-03-2012, 03:28 AM   #2
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Old 12-03-2012, 03:30 AM   #3
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Old 12-03-2012, 03:35 AM   #4
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Old 12-03-2012, 04:19 AM   #6
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Old 12-03-2012, 04:22 AM   #7
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Old 12-03-2012, 07:16 AM   #9
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Hi and welcome! You've found a great community. I'm sure you've already read the newbie guide, and its great to see how everyone here is dedicated to respecting one another and sharing ideas and opinions.

I hope you have a great time here. See you in the forums!
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Old 12-03-2012, 09:19 AM   #13
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Thanks for all the hellos. Good to hear the Aussies that came before have been a lively bunch.
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Welcome Homemaster!

Critiques are always welcome here.
This a great site for writers with a lot of useful information. See you in the forums.
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