Hi everyone, new here!

[Silverpaws]

Hi all, my name is Ann and I just stumbled across this forum today. I'm so happy to have found it! I've been searching for a while for one that's active and this certainly fits the bill.

I'm a new writer and have just recently completed my first few freelance assignments. I've enjoyed writing for as long as I can remember but haven't tried to turn it into a paying job until now.

I've been a dog trainer for much longer than I've been a 'writer', so naturally I'm trying to write about what I know and drafting together some pitches for pet magazines. I was lucky enough to get some freelance work this month writing dog articles for an individual, so that's got me on cloud nine!

I've also been working on a dog training book for years, some day it'll be finished...someday.

Anyway, I look forward to meeting you all. I'm sure I'll learn a ton from this forum.

 

[Silver King]

Hi Silver. That sure is a nice color you sport in your handle.

When you have a chance, check out the Writing About Animals/Nature forum located here. You'll find plenty of info there that seems right up your alley.

Good luck, and welcome to AW.

 

[AmyBA]

Welcome, Silverpaws!

 

[JennaGlatzer]

Hi, Ann! Sounds like you're off to a good start. Glad you joined us.

 

[Nickie]

Hi there Ann, and welcome!


Nickie

 

[K1P1]

Hi Ann, and welcome to AW. We're so glad you joined us.

 

[oarsman]

Hi Ann! Glad you joined us! Welcome and congratulations on the freelance articles!

 

[A. Hamilton]

Hello Ann

 

[brendao]

Hello, Ann

I'm doing some freelancing too to finance my novel writing. It's nice to get paid once in a while.

 

[alleycat]

Meow, Silverpaws,

Welcome to AW. Be sure to drop in at the Writing About Animals / Nature forum. There's some delicious looking birds there. ;-)

ac

 

[Roma Lee]

Hello Everyone!

I too am new here. I wanted to introduce myself and hopefully get some help figuring all this publishing stuff out, lol, how confusing it all is. What a great site I found this to be already, I have read peoples words here and already learned so much. Another reason I joined was to find out about a certain publishing company that I read some comments about, one that a freind of mine went with and got taken for all he was worth. I have been trying to help him get his work back from this bogus publishing company.

Well, I am pleased all the same to be able to be here amongst you all. I have been writing myself for many years but have yet to have anything published, but am working on that now, finally! With all my freind has gone through, I sure am learning a lot about trust, or the lack there of.

Take care...... RLee

 

[Silver King]

Hello there, Roma. I'll extend a warm welcome to you as well. We were, however, using this thread to welcome Silverpaws. I know Ann doesn't mind sharing, but if you'd like, you can reintroduce yourself in a new thread where you will be showered with hellos and affection intended only for you.

 

[Silverpaws]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I think this forum is going to be very helpful as I move forward in my writing career.

I'm glad you guys are here!

 

[Wordworm]

Hey, Ann. Don't let the rightwingers "ruff" you up.

 

[Freckles]

Welcome Silver! I'm glad you're enjoying the freelance life so far. This site will definitely help

 

[September skies]

Hi Silver, welcome. Glad you stumbled upon us. This is a great place.

 

[jdkiggins]

to the Cooler, Ann. It's good to see you've found the freelance and writing for animals forum already. Sounds like you're off to a great start.

 

[Roma Lee]

Thank you Silver.... ANN, I'm so sorry I didn't even mention a word to you,... forgive me HI ANN! I shall welcome you as well. I'm just new here (yesterday) and didn't pay attention to how things were done. Now I know what a thread is, lol. I didn't know this was only your page. Have a great day! Sorry again.

RLee

 

[Jack_Roberts]

Welcome Ann.

 

[maddythemad]

to the boards! We're glad to have you both here.

 

[KTC]

Welcome Ann. The book you're working on sounds very intriguing. My friends call me the puppy whisperer. I am a non-professional dog trainer myself. I help my friends and family train their dogs. Dogs like me for some reason?

Anyway, welcome to the Cooler. I hope you get some great direction for your book here. There's a great forum on Animal Writing...I'm sure you probably found it already.

Enjoy!

Kevin

 

[Lady Cat]

Hi Ann and to the Water Cooler!

If you ever get tired of dogs I have five cats that could use some training . . .

 

[Redd Ryden]

SilverPaws!!

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