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Savvy623

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Hey all!!

I am super new to online communities. I never had a computer growing up and actually didn't even learn how to navigate the web until my Junior year of high school. I found this site while stalking Veronica Roth's blog about a week ago...and fell in love!
I have been writing since I was 14 and have been going strong ever since. I love writing all kinds of things! From poetry to epic fantasy, I have a passion for it all. What I struggle with most, however, is finishing the stories that I get so passionate about.
I have been working on conveying emotions through scenes rather than dialogue but I still find myself making my characters too wordy and not getting across the feeling.
I am currently working on a murder/suspense/romance that I fall more in love with every day...My ultimate goal is to create a fun, full experience for my readers and to keep true to myself through it all :)
 

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Welcome!

I have been working on conveying emotions through scenes rather than dialogue but I still find myself making my characters too wordy and not getting across the feeling.

Convey emotion through any means. The purpose of fiction is to evoke emotions. Use everything and anything to do so.
 

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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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Welcome Savvy. You picked a great first forum to join and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how much your writing might improve if you dive into the resources here and become an active member.
 

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


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rwm4768

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Welcome from a fellow Missourian.