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Hi all,

My name is Michael and I'm very excited to become a part of this community. I write mostly fantasy/sci-fi and I'm getting ready to start querying agents. I've completed a superhero-ish novel (in the vein of "Jessica Jones" or "Buffy") and I've read it so many times that I think it's time for me to finally try to do something with it. I thought joining here might finally give me the push to do so because I seem to keep holding myself back.

I've always loved to write but I mostly stopped doing it for a period after college and I didn't pick it up again until a few years ago.

I LOVE to beta read so I'm certainly willing to help anyone out with that.

Anyway, I really look forward to exploring this community and getting to know people. Thanks for having me!
 

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We heard that rumor about you, Mike, but the news about a willing beta reader made us completely forget it. Clearly you're going to fit right in. Pleased to meet you!

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My name is Michael and I'm very excited to become a part of this community. I write mostly fantasy/sci-fi and I'm getting ready to start querying agents. I've completed a superhero-ish novel (in the vein of "Jessica Jones" or "Buffy") and I've read it so many times that I think it's time for me to finally try to do something with it. I thought joining here might finally give me the push to do so because I seem to keep holding myself back.

Congrats on completing a novel! That's a huge step!

I've always loved to write but I mostly stopped doing it for a period after college and I didn't pick it up again until a few years ago.

It's never too late.

I LOVE to beta read so I'm certainly willing to help anyone out with that.

Oh, I like you already!

Anyway, I really look forward to exploring this community and getting to know people. Thanks for having me!

:welcome:
 

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Welcome Michael,

I wish you the best of luck with your novel. I'm with you on the stopping writing after college. When I got my first job I stopped but I've never been able to stay away from it for to long.
 

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So many rumors--so little time to gossip about 'em all, but I see the one about the astronaut :beam: trying to beam up an agent might have some validity.

Congrats on getting your novel polished enough. :greenie

:welcome:!
 

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:hi: and :applause: for finishing the novel and being ready to send it to agents.

You'll find plenty of support and help here.
 

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Best of luck on that novel, Michael, and welcome to AW!
 

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Good to meet you, Michael. And good luck with your submission. :welcome:
 

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Nice to meet you Michael. Best of luck with your queries.
 

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:welcome: Congrats on your novel! In the beginning, it can be a lot to learn when it comes to querying agents and how to format letters, format manuscripts, writing query letters and synopses, but don't panic. You'll get there! And this website is a wonderful resource for all of those questions and curiosities. Best of luck to you :)