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Hi everybody,

Happy to be here and meet other writers and learn from all of you.

I've been writing for a long time, I suppose. I don't like to think about how long! I landed a great agent awhile ago and have been editing like mad since. I'm hoping I'll be done this century, but my kids do everything they can to prevent me. Sometimes I have no idea how to live, work, raise kids, spend time with my spouse, sleep and also write. Sometimes I still wrestle with guilt that I'm neglecting someone when I do write.

I love reading and critiquing stories that try to rise above the usual stuff in whatever genre. If I see something really special about a piece, or some way I can help, I'll try to carve out some time for a critique. I wish there were more hours in the day . . .

Hope to see you around!

Atlantic
 

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It's hard to carve out time to write without feeling like you've stolen it from something more worthy, like your kids, marriage, or job. Or sleep! At least here you're among thousands who understand that.

Maryn, pleased to meet you
 

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Hi Atlantic,
welcome here! I'm also a newbie, and even though I'm 'only' a student right now with barely any real life responsibilities, even I find it hard to make time to write! I guess we're all in the same boat in that regard, no matter in what phase of our lives we are.

good luck and happy learning
 

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Hi Joyce,
Nice to meet you! When I was a student, I didn't have a lot of time either, so I know what you mean. I guess it never really gets better!