Hello everone,
I'm another starry eyed lady trying to get into the writing world. I used to do it quite frequently when I was in high school, but dropped out of it when I went to collage for a degree in video production. Sadly I do not work in my field and have been trying to survive by other jobs, namely retail and customer service.
I've always been an avid reader, especially in the many realms of fantasy. Tamora Pierce's worlds hold a special place in my heart and I credit her for giving me that initial spark to begin writing my own stuff down back in 2001. Lately I've been dabbling my feet in science fiction and have fallen head over heels for the works of Octavia Butler. I've just finished her Xenofiction/Lilith's Brood trilogy and have begun her Parable series next. I'm also a fan of film (favorite being The Dark Crystal), anime/manga (currently reading Princess Jellyfish), and animation. I'm also an artist currently trying to break back into my old love of watercolors.
My current project is very near and dear to me, a YA fantasy novel that I began last year and am getting close to finishing off the second draft. It's the very first time I ever started a longer story and ended up finishing it. I'm hoping it can be the start of a trilogy.
I came to this site because I've been looking for a community of writers to really delve into. I've been trying since graduation (2011) to find a writing circle and have been very unlucky so far, especially with in-person groups. I want to do as much research as I can about the industry before I start throwing out my manuscript. I'm a little rusty with providing proofreading and proper critique, which is another reason why I'm joining. The more practice, the better I can grow, and the more I can learn!
I can't wait to enter this community and meet all of the cool people here!
I'm another starry eyed lady trying to get into the writing world. I used to do it quite frequently when I was in high school, but dropped out of it when I went to collage for a degree in video production. Sadly I do not work in my field and have been trying to survive by other jobs, namely retail and customer service.
I've always been an avid reader, especially in the many realms of fantasy. Tamora Pierce's worlds hold a special place in my heart and I credit her for giving me that initial spark to begin writing my own stuff down back in 2001. Lately I've been dabbling my feet in science fiction and have fallen head over heels for the works of Octavia Butler. I've just finished her Xenofiction/Lilith's Brood trilogy and have begun her Parable series next. I'm also a fan of film (favorite being The Dark Crystal), anime/manga (currently reading Princess Jellyfish), and animation. I'm also an artist currently trying to break back into my old love of watercolors.
My current project is very near and dear to me, a YA fantasy novel that I began last year and am getting close to finishing off the second draft. It's the very first time I ever started a longer story and ended up finishing it. I'm hoping it can be the start of a trilogy.
I came to this site because I've been looking for a community of writers to really delve into. I've been trying since graduation (2011) to find a writing circle and have been very unlucky so far, especially with in-person groups. I want to do as much research as I can about the industry before I start throwing out my manuscript. I'm a little rusty with providing proofreading and proper critique, which is another reason why I'm joining. The more practice, the better I can grow, and the more I can learn!
I can't wait to enter this community and meet all of the cool people here!