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| Name: imnisland Age: late 30s Writing Experience: Nothing published.
History: In 3rd grade I was told what a good writer I was but I honestly didn't see it. However, I continued to write throughout the years. In junior high I started sharing with friends and they really seemed to like it. In high school and college I've taken creative writing classes. Didn't really impress my teacher in high school but seemed to more impress the college set. In saying that, the darker my mood, the more it fuels my writing - however, I'm not an unusually dark writer, I don't think. I tend to write about the human condition though. Moreover, those really dark days have been behind me for quite a number of years and I've pretty much lost a lot of my inspiration to write. I'm trying to find my way back to writing here and there without having to utilize a dark mood to do so - and yet still crank out reading-worthy items. It's a real challenge.
Recently (within the last couple years), I started sharing my work again and received great feedback. I'm nervous about sharing though in a group of people who are actively interested in writing because none of my friends were/are, like I was. Preferred Genres: I have written some poetry but it tends to be what I call 'free-form' and doesn't really follow rules.
Otherwise, I just generally write snippits of short, general fiction. Education: Some college. Country: USA What do you hope to get from this community? I hope to get honest feedback from those that have a writing background vs. those who don't (as stated previously in the 'writing experience' space). Where did you hear of us? I was searching through friends-lists and saw this community, so decided to give it a go. | |
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| Name: marvola Age: 23 Writing Experience: A bit of Torchwood fanfic and a few other bits and pieces, but nothing substantial yet. I'm trying to move away from fanfic at the moment and have signed up to take part in NaNoWriMo this year. Preferred Genres: Fiction, short stories at the moment. Education: Currently in my final year of an English and Media Studies degree. Country: Ireland. What do you hope to get from this community? I'm hoping to get tips and tricks and encouragement in finding my own voice. I'm hoping to get constructive criticism on what I write and I'm hoping to learn to be more disciplined. It's all very well and good saying 'I want to be a writer' but that's never going to happen until I start actually writing! Where did you hear of us? Through a search in lj interests. | |
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| Name: Heather Age: 20 Writing Experience: I was "president" of creative writing club in high school, (not that it really qualifies for anything. I made cupcakes a few times for everyone, haha.) won a few hs lit mag awards that don't really count for much. Freshmen year of college I won 2nd in a college writing contest. Sophomore year I became the editor of the literary magazine. This year, junior year, I'm studying abroad in Chile, leaving all of my responsibilites behind. I'm still trying to write though. I'm trying to compile a portfolio that will let me get into the advanced fiction writing class next semester, when I get back to the US. Preferred Genres: Fiction, short stories. I like reading good poetry though. I just don't feel like I'm in a place to write it. I also write lyrics because I'm in a "band" with my brother. Education: Junior in college, majoring in English Creative Writing and Spanish, with a minor in French. But I suck at French. Country: Currently, Chile. Normally, the US. What do you hope to get from this community? Some good critiques mostly. Maybe some new additions to my friends' list. I sometimes get in moods where I like to edit things and provide constructive criticism, but usually only if I like the story/poem/whatever to begin with. Where did you hear of us? I really don't remember. I've been watching the community for a while now. Writing sample: (a short story I'm currently working on) community.livejournal.com/_scribbling/5203.html | |
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| Name: Sarah Age: 18 this November Writing Experience: I've been writing since age nine and have written a number of fanfictions over the past five years, but I've also been working on original works on the side. Now that I'm older, I'm looking into publication possibilities for the novel I've been developing for a few years. Preferred Genres: Realistic fiction, supernatural, romance, drama Education: I'm in my senior year of high school. In terms of writing, however, I've been to a few summer seminars, and this year at school I'm taking a semester course in creative writing. Country: USA What do you hope to get from this community? Feedback on my novel, and maybe even some inspiration! I also hope to help and inspire others as much as I possibly can. Where did you hear of us? I typed "writers" into the search engine here on LJ. I wanted some unbiased opinions of my work! | |
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| Name: Miranda Age: 18 Writing Experience: I've been writing since I've been able to (when I was six). I've never entered any competitions. Preferred Genres: Prose, short stories. I also want to get better at poetry, and I hope I'll be able to write a full-length novel someday. Education: I've just completed my A-levels and will start studying Physics at University this year. Country: I'm from Austria, but I'll live in the UK from now on (I'm attending university in the UK) What do you hope to get from this community? I hope that it will inspire me to learn and grow as a writer. I love to write, but I lack the motivation to start a new piece very often. Where did you hear of us? I think I found you in the LJ search engine. ( One Example )I'll start commenting from now on! (lurking is no fun) | |
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| Name: Pam Age: Currently 21 Writing Experience: I have been writing since sometime in middle school. I took some creative writing courses in high school and college but it is mainly a hobby for me. Preferred Genres: Short Stories, Fantasy, Some Poetry, Fiction, Children's Stories Education: I have a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate in early childhood education. Country: USA What do you hope to get from this community? I hope to get an opportunity to read works by others and to allow others to read some of my work as well. Where did you hear of us? Through a livejournal search and my sister, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) enchantedsister. | |
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| Name: Lauren.
Age: 14
Writing Experience: I have a piece of short fiction published, but for the most part I just write whenever and wherever I can.
Preferred Genres: I started in poetry, but fiction and non fiction are my best.
Education: I'll be going into high school this year. Yes, you can laugh now.
Country: USA
What do you hope to get from this community? A place to just talk to other writers and buonce ideas and work off each other.
Where did you hear of us? A friend recommended the community! | |
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| Name: Katie
Age: 19
Writing Experience: I'm not exactly sure what would be meant by experience. I basically just write whenever I'm bored or frustrated with something.
Preferred Genres: I love real life short stories. I'm not a fan of fantasy or sci-fi.
Education: currently a double major in Music Education and English (focus in American literature)
Country: United States
What do you hope to get from this community? Maybe this will be a push for me to actually complete some more stories; if not, I look forward to reading others' stories and helping them out.
Where did you hear of us? yay search feature | |
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| Greets, all! Here's my intro for you all to enjoy. ^^ (I must find the word for my intended meanings, yes?) ( Yola! ) | |
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| Name: Azumanga_philoh (Phil for short) Age: 16 Writing Experience: A couple poems and longish short stories for school Preferred Genres: I adore fantasy. And horror. Education: Enrolled in High School Country: USA What do you hope to get from this community? Just to get used to writing everyday (I hope everyday), and to get my creative juices flowing Where did you hear of us? Searching communities | |
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| Name: Carmina Age:16 Writing Experience: I've been writing for as long as I've been able to form words....though I didn't start doing anything seriously, or started finishing things until I was about 12/13 Preferred Genres: At the moment I'm really into writing/reading poetry, though I sometimes write some short stories. I don't really find myself sticking to any genre, though. Education: High school Country: United States What do you hope to get from this community: I hope that I will be able to get feedback, as well as constructive criticism from others, if I can. I also like to see what other people are creating, and how they write so that I can consider it for myself. Where did you hear of us? I'm not entirely sure, actually. I was randomly going around LiveJournal looking for poetry and I stumbled upon a member of this community. | |
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| Name: Ginseng
Age: 24
Writing Experience: My parents wrote (dad, Andrew Tisbert Sci-Fi, and mom wrote folk songs and poetry) I've been writing poetry since I was a young girl. Recently, I've started branching into short stories.
Preferred Genres: poetry, short fiction/ slip stream
Education: spastic college attendance...was Eng/ Writing, now Wilderness Rec.
Country: United States
What do you hope to get from this community? feedback!
Where did you hear of us? oh my goodness, actually, i was being utterly ridiculous and had decided once and for all to google and spy on an X's X and learn the truth behind our sordid stupid relationship, as it ended with a lot of doubt...ah hem, I accomplished this via livejournal (he was a liar...mystery solved, end of story) In the course of my disgraceful behaviour I happened to find write away and decided that I wanted in! | |
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| Name (A first name, or pen name will do): MS's Dad, or Tzviv
Age:44
Writing Experience: Technical, but I want to post my daughter's poems and other writings.
Preferred Genres: (Poetry? Fantasy short stories? Non-Fiction?)Poems, short stories
Education: She is in 7th grade. I have a degree in genetics
Country:U.S.
What do you hope to get from this community? I want to post her stuff because a)I'm proud of her
B)Hopefully seeing herself in print with feedback will encourage her and improve her writing.
Where did you hear of us? From someone at ink for blood (another LJ community)
What can I say? I'm a dad and I think she pretty good.
Her poems are a little dark although she is an upbeat person.
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| ( \'Lo )Name: Dan Age: 30 Writing Experience: Dabbled for years Preferred Genres: Short fiction,sci-fi, weirdness Education: The School of...Herd Knacks
Exams were awkward. Country: Australia What do you hope to get from this community? I kind of hope to surround myself with people who write better than I do, then steal their powers via magical means.
I also like reading other people's work and contributing fruitfully. Not magically. Where did you hear of us? Via friends of friends lists. | |
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| Name: D. L. Fitzwater Age: 25 Writing Experience: A lot of mostly writing by myself, every day. Have taken several writing courses, most in college and done workshop style. was a co-founder of a writing group that sadly only had two people in it. Currently In production of a play that I have written. Preferred Genres: Mostly I seem to be able to express my self in short fiction. But I dabble in almost all forms of fiction. Not quite a "Jack of all trades, Master of none." About the only genre I avoid is poetry. It escapes me and my abilities for whatever reason. Education: Some college. Country: United States. What do you hope to get from this community? I hope to get constructive feedback from people who don't have an incentive to lie to me as they feel they are emotionally supporting me by saying, "oh sure it's not bad." and then quietly mumbling something else. Where did you hear of us? Saw you on a friends list randomly. | |
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| Name (A first name, or pen name will do): Faustina
Age: 17
Writing Experience: Not a lot
Preferred Genres: Poetry
Education: High School
Country: Singapore
What do you hope to get from this community: constructive feedback
Where did you hear of us: a bit of clicking here and there and I found this. Two short little poems for an introduction (: ah stilettoes, ah kitty heels I wish you didn't move in for the kill - you make my delicate skin peel yet... I buy you both still. (and)
pretty, pretty
wee lil' poetry
collects in the
tiny basin of your mind
pen it down and
let us enjoy the imagery! | |
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| Name: Katie
Age: 18
Writing Experience: Not a whole lot. My high school didn't offer any creative writing courses. So basically I've just kind
of dabbled in writing here and there and gotten feedback from a couple friends.
Preferred Genres: I basically just do occasional poetry, and random freewrite descriptions. Hoping to get more into bigger
and better things, but I'm still trying to get myself back into writing after a two year hiatus.
Education: High school graduate
Country: Good ol' US of A
What do you hope to get from this community? Motivation to start writing again, honest and brutal feedback, a chance to
get a better grasp on the finer points of writing
Where did you hear of us? I put a post on my own journal when I was in a week-long spell of insomnia, asking people to
recommend people or communities they found interesting. I only got two responses, and this was listed in one of them. EDIT: While I'm here, I figure I should introduce myself with the most recent writing I've done...I'll post more in time, but it is strongly encouraged here that I leave feedback as well (the main reason I joined) and I haven't done so yet, and probably won't until maybe later this evening or tomorrow, so for the time being I'll just leave it at this. There was never much in that room, considering its size. A computer on the desk in the corner, where we all kept our own music playlist. A stack of bags of blankets that were meant to be sold but always got rearranged into a bed for all of us to use at once. A small TV in the corner. A shelf that stood awkwardly in the middle of the room, with stacks of movies and games for the Playstation. But it made for good memories, and I miss the long hot summer days we spent there. I miss bad poetry, and even worse jokes that only we understood. I miss long movies on a thirteen inch screen, and arguments over video games. I miss limbs for pillows and bodies for blankets, and total comfort and no boundaries. I miss pictures I was never in and silly games I never played. I miss the constant music playing, a soundtrack to insignificance, that we hardly cared to acknowledge. Thirteen of us against the rest of the world. We practically lived in that part of the building during that summer. But things have to change, I guess, and the ownership of the building was a perfect example. The large room was sold and is now a clothing shop. The clothes are cute, but the memories were better. | |
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| Hello everyone, I'm new here. I've been lurking for a day or two now and I decided I might as well take the plunge and start by filling out this little introduction survey.
Name: Kelly (or fbi_woman, whatever you're more comfortable calling me)
Age: 19
Writing Experience: Just the high school english I was forced to take and a bit of hobby writing in fanfiction and, more recently, original fiction.
Preferred Genres: I prefer fan fiction to be completely honest, but I also write originals and the occasional poor quality poem (I hated poetry my whole life and never read or studied it in school).
Education: I've completed one year of biological science in university, but I took a year off to think about what I want to do, and now I intend to go to college in the fall for either travel and tourism or film editing/media arts.
Country: Canada
What do you hope to get from this community? Some more feedback on my original works, which I hope to publish someday, and to learn more about writing in general, technique, and what interests me.
Where did you hear of us? I just searched writing in the interests search box. | |
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| Hello, all! I'm sorry it took me so long to get this posted, but I wanted to critique a few pieces beforehand, just to be safe with the whole 2:1 critique-and-post ratio rule.
Onward!
Name: I'd prefer to be called Lyssa-Ann.
Age: 15
Writing Experience: I don't have much underneath my belt; I've gotten some recognition for my writings back in middle school, and I've won an essay-writing competition for D.A.R.E. back in the fourth/fifth grade (can't remember which grade, exactly).
Preferred Genres: I'm into romantic fiction; the occasional fantasy/angst story catches my eye if it's good enough. I also like poetry/musical lyrics of all sorts.
Education: I'm a freshman in high school (9th grader). Random note: I'm home schooled.
Country: The United States.
What do you hope to get from this community?: From this community, I'd like to get the confidence and self-esteem I so desperately need in my writing abilities. Oh, and I'd also love some REAL criticism, the kind that isn't completely idiotic or useless.
Where did you hear of us?: I was searching through different writers' communities on LJ, and this was one that looked incredibly promising. I hope it doesn't disappoint! :) | |
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