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writers_loft2009-07-29 01:09 am
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New Here
Hi people,
I'm new here and pretty new to writing. I've been a computer professional most of my life, but the past few years I've developed an itch to write. Back around 2004 I had an episode of writing poetry (available on my journal) but then stopped - lost motivation.
Now I've been moved to write a Young Adult novel, and I've got a prologue and two chapters. Only one other person has read it so far, but she thinks it's good and that I should finish it and try to get it published. I'd kind of like to post excerpts here and see what others think - but I don't know if that would mess up chances for commercial publication.
But in any case, I'm glad I found this place and hopefully I will be able to learn from others here.
-Steve
I'm new here and pretty new to writing. I've been a computer professional most of my life, but the past few years I've developed an itch to write. Back around 2004 I had an episode of writing poetry (available on my journal) but then stopped - lost motivation.
Now I've been moved to write a Young Adult novel, and I've got a prologue and two chapters. Only one other person has read it so far, but she thinks it's good and that I should finish it and try to get it published. I'd kind of like to post excerpts here and see what others think - but I don't know if that would mess up chances for commercial publication.
But in any case, I'm glad I found this place and hopefully I will be able to learn from others here.
-Steve
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I think if you start looking for critique too soon, you might discourage yourself from writing more.
On the other hand, critique has helped me, and saved me a LOT of editing time.
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