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Howdy everyone! My name is Chris and I am a newbie.

I live and breathe science fiction! There are two types of sci-fi: Stories that I have thoroughly enjoyed and stories I have not read/watched/consumed yet. You know how some people are either rabid Star Wars or Star Trek fans? I’m the guy who has room in his heart for both AND Babylon 5!

Previously, I was a social worker. I learned that I am not built for that kind of work, so I turned to writing. I flailed about at first, but after a successful video game writer pointed me towards On Writing by Stephen King, I found my groove.

I remain unpublished, but I have 3 short stories ready to go and several more in the hopper (see also: my head).

There aren’t many people I know who share my enthusiasm for writing, so it’s very nice to have discovered an entire community of like-minded folks. I look forward to chatting it up with you!

Also, I am a giant. 6’7”. An inch taller than Michael Jordan. Irrelevant info, but fun to point out.
 

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Five inches taller than me. Did you play any basketball in school?

Welcome, Chris, to AW!
 

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Hello Chris, welcome to AW. Best of luck with your short stories.
 

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Five inches taller than me. Did you play any basketball in school?


Welcome, Chris, to AW!

I played in Jr. High but it was WAY too much running around for two points.

Plus I couldn’t make a basket to save my life haha!
 

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One of my best friends is named Chris. I also read On Writing. Enjoyed the second half of it to a degree. Got bored with the memoir part. Also I'm studying English and creative writing fiction to be a video game writer. Ill finish my long undergraduate career at the end of next March. What writer do you know of, if I may ask? I once emailed and eventually got a response from Rhianna Pratchett, writer of Mirrors Edge, Heavenly Sword (not played), Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider. That was....hmmm..in 2015? maybe 2016. I wish I hadn't deleted the email, but she did send me a FAQ document. Still have it :).
 
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Hello! Welcome, from a fellow newbie. On Writing was inspirational for me, as well. I even gave my brother (who has recently found an interest in writing) a copy. However, I will fight Mr. King over his use of the word "awhile." (Because I'm new here, I'm going to go ahead and point out that I'm kidding and am not a snob.) ;)

Hope to see you around!
 

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You know how some people are either rabid Star Wars or Star Trek fans? I’m the guy who has room in his heart for both AND Babylon 5!
Ah yes, Babylon 5. Miss that show. Still, classic Doctor Who for me. Tom Baker fan.

Anyway, greetings from this side of somewhere else. :welcome:
 

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Welcome Chris. Seems like you'll certainly find plenty of Sci-Fi lovers around here.
 

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hi chris im cristoph
are you gonna keep with short stories or are you gonna tackle a full length?
also it seems that newbies like me, and maybe you, have to learn about building our platform.
and how to write the best query letter we can, and other stuff like trying
to get published writers to recommend us to agents.
has anyone read your three shorts , like a beta reader?
why dont you make your 50 posts and get some critique
best wishes!
 
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