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I used to go to this little place called the Secret Cafe in FL. First time writers and poets would share their work, support and critique each other in a fun and friendly environment. Welcome to that place online. My Secret Cafe. Grab a cup!
Members: 10
Latest Activity: Nov 19
Welcome to the Secret Cafe'
So here's my rules:
1. If you post your work here for critique, check out someone else's post as well and share your thoughts and experience. Even new writers have something to contribute.
2. Keep it constructive. Its all about helping one another be better writers and to help find our voice. Keep that in mind before you hit that "Post" button.
3. Don't just post anything. If you're posting for critique or you just want to share what your working on that's great! Just be prepared for some feedback from others. We're all friends here wanting to help but make sure your work is ready to go up. Don't have half a paragraph posted and wonder why you don't get any feedback.
4. Have fun. Relax. In the end its still your work so remember we're all in this together but you don't have to take every tidbit of advice tossed your way.
1. If you post your work here for critique, check out someone else's post as well and share your thoughts and experience. Even new writers have something to contribute.
2. Keep it constructive. Its all about helping one another be better writers and to help find our voice. Keep that in mind before you hit that "Post" button.
3. Don't just post anything. If you're posting for critique or you just want to share what your working on that's great! Just be prepared for some feedback from others. We're all friends here wanting to help but make sure your work is ready to go up. Don't have half a paragraph posted and wonder why you don't get any feedback.
4. Have fun. Relax. In the end its still your work so remember we're all in this together but you don't have to take every tidbit of advice tossed your way.
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poem for critique 3 Replies
Started by Lynette. Last reply by JeSais Nov 19.
Hello fellow writers. 1 Reply
Started by Michele K. Arnesen. Last reply by Lynette Sep 30.
Yes my poetry is a little silly and childish 1 Reply
Started by Eric Way. Last reply by Lynette Aug 11.
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Comment by Tyger Burch on May 30, 2009 at 11:12pm -
Thank you very much for your warm comments Doran. I'm glad the story struck a note with you. Its my intention to slowly build on Dalen's trek and his growth into becoming a self taught man of many talents, unfortunately for him that means he may shall we say "misinterpretation" what his skills may be. I always hear these stories about kids on the street who grow into these men with hollow hearts or grand heroes but never anything that far in between and wanted to explore that. Here you'll see a boy become a man struggling to be a good person and good at what he does and falters often at both because he never really had that help he should have gotten.
The woman from the orphanage is a key player later in the story and as you learn more about her I hope as a ready you'll understand and maybe even respect her motivations for doing what she did, though not entirely the good adult thing to do.
Thanks again for resparking my motivation! I look forward to reading some of your work as well.
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Comment by Tyger Burch on April 29, 2009 at 3:40pm
- Thanx for the support JeSais. Be sure to check out my sample scene. Would love to hear your critique.
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Comment by JeSais on April 29, 2009 at 3:35pm
- Great idea!
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Welcome San Diego Writers!
Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and stay awhile. Let's talk about writing.
Keep a few things in mind as you post here:
1. Posts are public.
This is a public forum and all posts are archived on the web. Bottom line, don't say anything here you wouldn't want everyone (and I mean EVERYONE: your mom, your little brother, your future employer) to see. Forever.
2. Be On Topic.
This is a group of writers. We're here to talk about writing, the creation of writing, the business of writing, events about writing. We are also a community of friends to some extent, which means that on occasion, non-writing topics will come up. Use the Start a New Discussion link if you want to change topics, and be sure to Title and Tag your post appropriately. That way your fellow writers will be able to scan the list of active discussions and see which ones are of interest.
3. Be Respectful.
Don't really foresee a problem here, but we gotta say it anyway. Disagreements are fine, but please please don't resort to personal insults and/or name calling. Mean people are not cool and harassment, intentionally inflammatory remarks, and bigotry will not be tolerated.
4. Privacy.
We'll respect yours. We won't give away or sell names, contact information, etc. Please do the same for your fellow community members.
5. SPAM. Don't.
6. Ads.
Part of the deal with using this wonderful, free online tool (ning.com) is that it has Ads running along the side. We can upgrade to a professional account, but it will cost $20 per month, so if it bothers you, be prepared to pony up.
Keep a few things in mind as you post here:
1. Posts are public.
This is a public forum and all posts are archived on the web. Bottom line, don't say anything here you wouldn't want everyone (and I mean EVERYONE: your mom, your little brother, your future employer) to see. Forever.
2. Be On Topic.
This is a group of writers. We're here to talk about writing, the creation of writing, the business of writing, events about writing. We are also a community of friends to some extent, which means that on occasion, non-writing topics will come up. Use the Start a New Discussion link if you want to change topics, and be sure to Title and Tag your post appropriately. That way your fellow writers will be able to scan the list of active discussions and see which ones are of interest.
3. Be Respectful.
Don't really foresee a problem here, but we gotta say it anyway. Disagreements are fine, but please please don't resort to personal insults and/or name calling. Mean people are not cool and harassment, intentionally inflammatory remarks, and bigotry will not be tolerated.
4. Privacy.
We'll respect yours. We won't give away or sell names, contact information, etc. Please do the same for your fellow community members.
5. SPAM. Don't.
6. Ads.
Part of the deal with using this wonderful, free online tool (ning.com) is that it has Ads running along the side. We can upgrade to a professional account, but it will cost $20 per month, so if it bothers you, be prepared to pony up.
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