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hello everyone!
Im a long time reader, first time poster. Thought i would actually get involved for once!
a little about me: i live in Winnipeg, Canada. i like to read, play guitar and scuba dive. Im trying to start writing, so if you have any advice it would be helpful.
Hi. I'm so glad I stumbled on this site. Everyone here sounds interesting I realy wish I could meet people like you out of the cyber world. Well... about me... I love reading(any book as long as its good), I write too and one of my dreams is to publish my own novel. For a person who reads alot I have extremly bad spelling, so bear with me please and meanwhile I'll try to improve.I also love history, music and musicals. What else? Oh I'm in highschool but I'm constantly reminded that I act way older;just today a friend commented that I talk of highschool students like I'm not one of them but a wise mature adult musing on the ways of children. I'm not sure if thats a good thing or not... I gues thats it. Later.
Hullo everyone, stumbled upon this site and decided to get involved since I'm interested in writing :D
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Howdy !
My nom de plume 'tailor STATELY' comes from an anti-spam prompt I came upon when registering on this forum... I kind'a like it. I've also 'borrowed' one of the smilies I've found in your forum that I took a shine to (smilie bashing computer monitor)... Cute!
I live in Cali up in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada Mountain foothills. I love nature, the countryside, and have fond memories of the ocean from my youth - to just about 20 some odd years ago. I yearn for the seashore.
I write poetry, but lack a certain polish from my five-or-so-years at poetry.com. You snicker... I heard you ! LOL, anyway... I'm one of those who whiled the hours away playing the "Poetry in Motion" 'tiles' to form a poem or some such; and plied an occasional Haiku to the æther.
So, I'm here to learn from the ground up ( my Newark High School English teacher, Ms. Korman, would be soooo proud ! ).
I leave you with one of my better "Poetry in Motion" entries as an offering of love:
Enchant Me...
Your very being
a desire for answer
Lament not
your unassailable
mystery
Enchant me with
your dreams
5-14-2005
Sincerely,
tailor STATELY
Hey, I'm new to this website and have come here to meet new people and see what they think of my writing! Will put some stuff up soon! xXx
Where can I find writing contests? Are there any writing contests?
Lucky to have accidentally noted this site...Now I think itz time for an introduction.I have an M.phil in English language and literature and dream of taking a Ph.d in the same...An enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a passion for reading and discussing about literary matters with people with same interest, I am here. my hobbies include definitely reading, then browsing and after all these I love to enjoy the beauty of nature. The turning point in my life was my decision to do my post graduation in literatue after doing my graduation in science. Now realise it as my cup of tea...I prefer to read fictions and biographies. It is enough for now I think...more from me later...:)
Hello,
My name is Robin. I'm from Canada, I'm 21 and I'm female. I'm a student at the University of Alberta, but I'm not in any particular faculty or program yet because I like every subject except for math and I take a long time to decide anything. I'm one of those people who will have a lot of careers and professions before I die, because I can't decide on anything and I'm always discontent. I absolutely hate academic competition.
I don't believe in anyone's god, and I never will. I think its silly to speculate about religion because they all seem dubious.
I read a lot (like everyone here) and I ask a lot of questions. I know that I'd make a better scientist then anything else, but I sometimes find science heartless and far too competitive.
My grammar and vocabulary is usually pretty good, but I often have very poor spelling. Sometimes simple words seem to fall right out of my brain. I forgot how to spell the word "could" last week.
Anywho... I'm glad to have found this site. I used to post on another forum where I made a lot of friends, but one day it stopped existing.
Writing can be an excellent avocation for any active mind. And practical math is something that grows on you once you realize how much you sue it every day -- so don't worry about it as long as you stay in the Humanities and Liberal Arts.
Most of the purpose for academic math is to teach logic and linearity, which is always tough for a mental shotgun to handle. You might take a look at a couple of computer programming classes.
Spelling is important, but once again, not something to worry about in first drafts (draughts) ... and your language structure and grammar are outstanding You will probably find that your spelling becomes less automatic as your vocabulary expands, especially if you are a phonics-trained reader/writer. Most writers become compulsive editors of their own (and other's) work, but this is just part of the process. The biggest "burr under my saddle" is making sure I am saying exactly what I want the reader to "hear."
As to what you are going to do for the rest of your life, the only intelligent mandate is "live." For this the best starting point is answering, thoughtfully,
this question: "If money were no object, what is it I would like to do with my time." If your answer is reading and writing, become a teacher. If you love history, think about cultural anthropology. If you love the outdoors, think about geology or Earth Science. But if they all seem to fit, go back to being a researching writer.
Sorry about the length and intensity of this response, but I just can't quit teaching "outside the box."
Doctor Don
Sacramento, California, USA
Hi! I'm new to forums in general and since reading and writing are my first loves I thought I'd post a hello :) I'm 22 and I'm an English Student graduate who is pursuing creative writing...
Everyone seems so interesting that I might steal them for characters
I like reading everything and am open to suggestions (PS: Virgil, I love Byzantium, one of my favorites)
I'm Canadian and think much Canadian literature is underrated elsewhere, although every country has great fiction and poetry, so I am going to broadcast canadian literature as much as I can!
Its great to see so many students of literature here... learning is life no?
I´m glad to be in that forum . I don´t write well in English. I hope I can to learn a lot of everithing. If you´re a patient one, so listen me.
Hi, I'm me. I'm from the US. I'm an English major/media studies minor. I like books alright. I usually get more attached to stories than authors.
Hi Dana,Quote:
Originally Posted by Dana93
You might want to check out the "Teenage Liberation Handbook" by Grace Llewellyn. Perhaps if you had more time, you'd be able to find people out of cyberspace like "us" (I need the quotes because I *just* joined :) )
hello and welcome all newbies :wave: :D
Hey there! This Sunny, I'm fresh here. Glad to find this fancy place and you book lovers. It's amazing to hear what you are reading now even we are thousands of miles away from each other. English's not my first language, even I started learning it for years, however, what a shame that I haven't finished one english novel so far. Read some of your post, I decided to start from now, from you. That's all. Have a good day!
A big huge hi from São Paulo, Brazil!
I'm a high school English teacher and I use this site quite frequently for its excellent content, so thank you all!
Lúcia
I'm following the advice of the banner at the top of the page and posting here first. Hi.
Samercury, we're pretty similar in some ways!
I also like to read (although I don't tend to do it a lot =P) and drawing. Science is fun... except I'm really bad with the tests... English is my second language, right now I'm learning Spanish and French.
My dream is to be chairman of Dreamworks! =)
hi all
im here studying
art of war
and book of five rings.
im wondering if anyone can suggest any good video games (for windows xp) or board games that can help learn what tzu and musashi teach.
also, is there an online version?
Hello! My name is Melody. I believe in Christ my Savior.
I live in TX and am on here to discuss Dickens, Austen, Orczy, Buchan, etc.
Hey all. Have often referred to this site for a wee bit of guidance when doing essays and the such so finally decided to join. My name's Laura, 20, I'm from Ireland and I'm currently a student of English as part of my BA degree. I'm addicted to reading, the only time I don't have a book in front of me is when I'm online. Currently my personal favorites are Toni Morrison, Bram Stoker, Joyce and dear old Shakespeare of course!
Hi
I just joined - hoping to expand my literary knowledge.
I'm from New England, but I'm currently living in Israel finishing my bachelor's degree in math.
I Love Classical books of the world. Though I prefer to go through the abriged version first. Can you suggest me where I can the abriged version of classical books (preferably with illustrations?).
Recent Books Wich enchants me is "Hunch Back of Notre Damne".
Hi,
Guten Morgen, I am Partha Sarathi Bera, From Durgapur near Kolkata (India). Can you suggest me 10 great novels of Germany and from which site I can the abriged version of those books.
Hi,
I am Partha Sarathi Bera of Durgapur (near Kolkata) [INDIA]. Can I have you as my friend as I want to make friends all over the world. My email address is [email protected] and [email protected].
Waiting avidly for your quick reply.
Hello all newbies :wave:
Hi everyone, I am also new to this forum, a literature student from Bosnia, and I hope to get some new perspective on the works of my favourite authors. Im especially interested in Lawrence, hope to take his works as a theme for my final paper. Im looking foward to reading your previous and new posts.
Hi from Aotearoa. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Off to browse the forum.
Hello everybody!!! I'm Rafaela.... I've just joined here.... I can't wait to explore this site!!!!
Hey all!
I've been a longtime reader of the Literature Network (I used to subscribe to Sonnet-a-Day when I was 17), but I just discovered the forums today. I'm just shy of 25, and live in Berlin, Germany.
Hello, everyone. http://www.online-literature.com/for...lies/wavey.gif
I just registered and I stopped by here to say hi to all. I'm really excited to go browsing. So off I go! :)
@Nightshade: I really like the icon so I copied it. :)
hello, i am porgy a retired submarine officer, living on the gulf of MEXICO in the TAMPABAY AREA on the NATURE COAST.many of my friends are from THAILAND and i have a small house there, i am a christian fascinated by buddhism, and admire the culture of the people, i am wondering can a christian engage and practice buddhism?
Hey I am new to this site, I am a student of literature and therefore am very inexperienced :/ I would liek to use this site to broaden my literary knowledge :)
Oh why hello. I already have posted, since i didn't realise this was here at all...to anxious to start blabbering perhaps...
anyway, hi.
I'm a philosophy/English/Art history/Italian student from Sydney. Majoring in philosophy, currently in my first year (but i've...sort of skipped to second year, thus why i will probably be hanging around asking ridiculous questions...). Can't decide whether to major in english or art history as well...and italian's just my fun subject lol.
Anywho, thanks for having me :)
Hi and welcome all ! :wave:
That is actually the best way to jum into the litnet, simply dive in and start nattering away. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ris
um hey
I'm a high school student. I really like going to the beach and walking along the sand. I can't really swim though, slighlty sad as i live about 100 m from the ocean.
I'm learning piano and japanese and yeh im not that interesting.
Is there anything else to say?
But I believe that being either or both is something which is between you and God. The problem comes when you are tied to a Christian sect or congregation. Most of these preach that "they" are the only way to salvation.Quote:
Originally Posted by porgy
If either one insists on their exclusivity (which true Buddhists will not because their quest is for the road to enlightenment), run in the other direction. Technically, Buddhism is not a theological philosophy but is much closed to Universalism.
Doctor Don
i have been writeing for some time and i hope that you guys enjoy my short stories. they are pretty intense.
Hello friends, this is Amit. A Naval Architect by profession and a reader by passion. :)
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Rusting in Peace!:alien:
Hello everyone...
I'm new here, I love literature so much.. I hope it will be a nice stay for me:D