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03-23-2008, 12:07 PM
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Scribe
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Victoria, BC
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Pleased to be here
Hello,
I'm happy to have found this forum. For the last few weeks I have been studying websites and books to get a feel of how to make my dreams a reality. I spent a good 4 hours just browsing through different threads and learning about different peoples beliefs in what works and what does not.
I have to say, there are many "guides" out there and not many agree with the other. I have invested in a few that were recommended, like Writing Fiction: a guide to narrative prose and On Writing Horror.
I guess you can guess by the last paragraph that I am looking to get into the horror writing business/hobby. I have started writing with a couple of short stories one is relatively done and the other requires some more time. Of course both on their first edit.
Enough of me, I just want to say I am looking forward to getting to know you all.
Dave
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03-23-2008, 12:43 PM
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Prolific Writer
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Welcome to the forum Dave, this is a great place to start your journey.
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03-23-2008, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Victoria, BC
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Thanks, as you can see I'm still browsing the forum  |
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03-23-2008, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: United States
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Welcome Rune!!
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03-23-2008, 03:20 PM
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Wordsmith
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Belgium
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Hello to you, Dave, and welcome to the forum!
Nickie
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03-23-2008, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Gender: Female
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Welcome,
I also picked up a writing book recently, it is something I never do because I believe in individual style. I bought a book which is specific to writing fantasy, which is what I love to do and I found that it was the only one on the shelf that was not trying to give me an outline, an unembellished plot. I picked it because it had some great tips, and things to keep in mind to make the writing easier for the author while extremely entertaining for the reader. Although, as far as horror goes, I can't help ya.
Anyways, enjoy the forum. I hope you find everything you need.
dhyre
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03-23-2008, 04:16 PM
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Ink Slinger
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bandit Country
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Hello, and welcome to the forum!
Sam.
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03-23-2008, 04:26 PM
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Scribe
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Victoria, BC
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Thanks for the welcome guys.
Sam, I have read alot of posts by you, you seem to know alot about what you are talking about.
Dave
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03-23-2008, 04:30 PM
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Ink Slinger
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Anstead, North London (...or New Zealand)
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Hi there Dave and welcome
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03-23-2008, 07:37 PM
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Best Seller
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
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Hello there, Dave...welcome to the forums.
I hope you find it an enjoyable adventure!
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03-24-2008, 10:09 PM
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Adept Writer
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Brooklyn
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Hi ... um... what Chim said.
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03-25-2008, 02:58 PM
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Ink Slinger
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rune_74
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Sam, I have read alot of posts by you, you seem to know alot about what you are talking about.
Dave
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Thank you, Dave, that means a lot. I hope I can help you too in the future.
Sam.
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03-25-2008, 08:18 PM
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Scribe
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Victoria, BC
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Well any comments on stuff I post would be greatly appreciated...I only learn by making mistakes |
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