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10-24-2012, 05:19 AM
LIB

Hi, I'm new here! Just wanna escape reality for a while to relax and have fancy crazy (literary perhaps) chats with internet people. So, nice to meet y'all!
10-24-2012, 10:05 AM
Scheherazade

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Originally Posted by Captain Blake

Greetings All,
After a life time of Adventure in the Seas and Jungles of South east Asia; a dissolute life of doing only what I was Interested in, of Evading Responsibility, of Never Paying Taxes, I now feel the urge to slow down and write full time. I have vivid memories, coloured by crassly selective filters, of seven years of War in Vietnam, of Wildlife and Wilderness and fragile Human Cultures, all disappearing fast and scarcely lamented by City-bred Locals, all of which I want to get down on paper fast before memory fades.
I have already three collections of short stories and one fat historical novel, that I would welcome comment on, be it mildly encouraging or scathing....but am I in the right place?....is that what you folks do? In a brief trawl through the site I have not seen where such generous souls hang out, nor yet just where I might post one introductory short story?...but my generation is notoriously bad at finding things on web-sites!
Thank you if you have read this far! Captain Blake.

Welcome to the Forum, Captain.

Please have a look at our "General Writing" section where you might be able to find a place to share your writing:

http://www.online-literature.com/for...p?2351-Writing
10-25-2012, 10:27 AM
sarah.nichole

Hi everyone,

I just signed up to the forum today. I'm looking for a place to post some of my fictional writing and get some constructive criticism. I've been writing since I was quite young (I'm 20 now), and I'm now hoping to go to university next year for my English degree with a focus on creative writing. I'm currently just waiting to hear back from the universities that I applied to. I am, at the moment, working full time as a receptionist. I really dislike it, but the pay is good and so are the people, so I've been putting up with it for a year and a half. It's also given me the money that I'll need for schooling and living expenses (I'm hoping to be going to school somewhere NOT in my city).

A few things about me: I'm Canadian. I love reading and writing. I've played soccer since I was young. I currently play on two teams, one competitively and one just for fun. I have an amazing family. I have one sister, older, who recently moved to New York with her husband (they're newly weds). I love to travel, and I am currently planning a trip to Greece--whether or not it'll happen is a completely different story. I also one day want to go to Japan and explore the entire country. I'm fascinated by their culture and history. I also love anime. They have a giant Pokemon store in Osaka that I'm dying to go see!

I'm passionate about writing but I always get frustrated with myself and over critical and end up abandoning my work. What I'm really looking for out of this forum is someone (or multiple someones) that can help push me to actually keep with my writing, even when I get discouraged. I figure if I'm actually going to go into an English department, I need to start working on my focus and drive. So, I decided to turn to the internet. My family and friends are supportive, but it's not quite the same as talking to other people who love writing and reading as well.

I look forward to being a part of all this and to hearing back from some people!
10-25-2012, 01:57 PM
hillwalker

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Originally Posted by sarah.nichole

My family and friends are supportive, but it's not quite the same as talking to other people who love writing and reading as well.

Sometimes that's the problem. They tell you 'Yeh - that's really nice' but you're never sure whether or not they're saying so to avoid hurting your feelings. I'll look forward to reading your work on here and giving you feedback. You can't beat peer reviews.

H
10-26-2012, 02:16 PM
sarah.nichole

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Originally Posted by hillwalker

Sometimes that's the problem. They tell you 'Yeh - that's really nice' but you're never sure whether or not they're saying so to avoid hurting your feelings. I'll look forward to reading your work on here and giving you feedback. You can't beat peer reviews.

H

Exactly right. I want actual critiques not just "That's nice, honey."

By the way, the fact that your picture is of Simon Cowell makes me nervous for you to critique my writing!
:)
10-27-2012, 08:13 AM
hillwalker

It's a standing joke. Someone on the Poetry Forum called me the Cowell of LitNet so I duly obliged by changing my avatar. See... I do have a sense of humour.

H
10-27-2012, 09:21 PM
Irishcrusader95

his everyone i recently joined (obviously)

I'm from Ireland and in my last year of collage. i'm a real nerd for books and love all kinds. most of the things i read are history, some philosophy, classic literature and maybe a few modern novels now and then. i don't ever fancy being a writer as i doubt i have the patience for it yet i love to discuss great books and look forward to some lively discussion.

see you all on the forums.
10-28-2012, 08:14 AM
VERONIQUE

hello everybody
hope you are reading some good books
10-29-2012, 11:02 AM
ChristenCA

Hey guys! My name is Christen and I'm from the LA area. Glad to be here!
10-29-2012, 01:22 PM
Mihaylov

Hello All,
Just stumbled upon this little haven of literature as I was searching the web for information pertaining to some Yeats poems, how delicious!
Well I am an undergrad pursuing my Literature degree and with that I intend to go to Graduate school and hopefully enroll in a doctoral program. My hobbies include Fraternity Life, Soccer, and of course reading fantastic literature.
10-29-2012, 05:30 PM
carmelawok

Hi All,

My name is Carmela and I usually read novels and poetry. Hope I get to know a lot of people here.

Thanks!
10-31-2012, 02:54 PM
tkgbtg690

book worm and writer

a book worm indulge in political science and public policy. Community relations and revolutionary movements. books on david gurien, naom chomskey, malcolm, huey, shakespeare, charles dickens, thomas paine are some of the authros i indulge in often. free time for me is to spend my time walking, or reading a book , maybe classical country music.
11-02-2012, 11:04 AM
The Inkwell

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Originally Posted by Pensive

Welcome all! :)

Litnet is also looking forward to have you benefiting us immensely by sharing your thoughts!

That did come across a bit self-righteous didn't it? My apologies. :)
11-03-2012, 06:10 AM
Frankyboy

Hello am very new. At this time I am reading fact and fiction, my two on the go are Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe's Fury, and Colin Wilson's A Criminal History of Mankind. As you can see I enjoy History and I have a B.A. in Modern History from the University of Westminster. London. I have written some short fiction, poetry and songs which perhaps I will share when I build up the courage!! Great idea for community board, I am really glad to be here.
11-04-2012, 06:45 AM
Uzzyou

Hello!