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Hey all,

Stumbled into this forum kinda by accident, and I'm so glad I did, though it's a bit intimidating seeing so many successful writers on post on here honestly.

A bit about me, unlike most of you (I assume), I didn't grow up thinking I'd be a writer, or that I loved to write. I wrote for fun when I was in my 20s (I'm 40 now), just a few short stories, and had a go at writing a fantasy trilogy, but I never read up on the craft or anything, and just winged it, and I think I got around 50k words, and maybe 49k of it was garbage. I've been working on this book now for about 6 months actively, and I'm only about 15-20k into the first draft, but this time around I'm taking it seriously. I'm still having fun with it though! I wish I started much younger, but alas...

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to interaction with you fine folks!

Cheers!
 

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So you had a thousand good words, then? Awesome!

Nice to meet you. We all start someplace, so where you are is just fine.

Maryn, glad you found us
 

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I'm not sure that I've written a good thousand words yet.

Welcome grifter. Nice to have you!
 

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Thanks all!

@regdog, I don't actually see a Share Your Work forum. Could be because I'm not at 50 posts yet. I'm not in any rush anyway, the idea of posting my work is terrifying. I would love to look at other people's writings though!

@Maryn, love the positive attitude! Cheers!

@kinokonoronin, I may have given myself too much credit there, lol. We'll all get there though!
 

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Hi, Grifter. Since you're half my age, I think you are starting young. :greenie

:welcome:, and keep on having serious fun.
 

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Six months actively doing anything is more than most. I have to remind myself daily the reason I write: for the fun of it. Looking forward to reading your writing.