Newbie to writing

vikia · Jul 11, 2006

Hi all. I am a total newbie to writing. I have spent my entire adult career as a graphic designer, but I have always enjoyed writing. My only outlets being some marketing copy, my historical family Web site, my blog and some killer letter writing that always seem to get noticed in the Public Pulse (opinions) section of our newspaper.

The thing is, I have always enjoyed the written word even though I have never really done anything about it. So now that I am semi-retired, working out of my studio at home, I find I actually have time with my thoughts. So just when you would think an artist would pour it out onto canvas, I find myself brushing strokes on the keyboard.

So I found this little forum to learn a little more. I hope you will indulge me.

sassandgroove · Jul 11, 2006

I'm so glad you found us. Good luck. What do you find you are writing?

MidnightMuse · Jul 11, 2006

Welcome! You've come to the right place to pick up more info on writing. What's your favorite genre?

vikia · Jul 11, 2006

sassandgroove said:
I'm so glad you found us. Good luck. What do you find you are writing?

Mostly my blog. But I was invited to be a writer on our graphic design blog.

I have been entertaining thoughts of beginning a short story just to get my feet wet. I have seriously thought about writing a historical novel based on my ancestors. I did quite a bit of research on the Colbert and Love families from the 1700's to the 1930's. The patriarch James Colbert was a historically significant trader that lived among the Chickasaw Nation during the colonization of the American Southeast and later the American Revolution. His sons were prominent players in the Chickasaw Nation and were negotiators with Andrew Jackson during their removal to the Indian territories.

I think that the stories of these families really bring a different perspective to the history of our country. I think this family is rich with interesting characters and stories.

Godfather · Jul 11, 2006

Welcome to AW,

just started, eh? I was the same. This place will be your saviour!

You say your a graphic designer? Check out the stickies in Office Party...

vikia · Jul 11, 2006

Godfather said:
Welcome to AW,

just started, eh? I was the same. This place will be your saviour!

You say your a graphic designer? Check out the stickies in Office Party...

Thanks Godfather. As much as I would like to help out on the logo contest, the professional graphic artist in me...cannot. (read why, and this)

But I am still glad to have found this forum.

davids · Jul 11, 2006

Welcome vikia-you just write that is all and if you like some of us may be able to give you a little guidance

It does not matter when one start to write-just that one does-you too!

Cath · Jul 11, 2006

Hi Vikia

sassandgroove · Jul 11, 2006

vikia said:
I have been entertaining thoughts of beginning a short story just to get my feet wet. ......I think that the stories of these families really bring a different perspective to the history of our country. I think this family is rich with interesting characters and stories.

Go for it!

Serena Casey · Jul 11, 2006

Hi all. I am a total newbie to writing. I have spent my entire adult career as a graphic designer, but I have always enjoyed writing.

I have always enjoyed the written word even though I have never really done anything about it. So now that I am semi-retired, working out of my studio at home, I find I actually have time with my thoughts. So just when you would think an artist would pour it out onto canvas, I find myself brushing strokes on the keyboard.

Hi Vikia - are you sure you're not me? What you've written is almost exactly my experience, except for the semi-retired part. I do design out of my home office as my "real" job, so I don't have as much time for writing as I would like, but I'm fitting it in.

Welcome! This is a fantastic resource.

Writer2011 · Jul 11, 2006

Hi Vikia...welcome to the forums... hope that you will enjoy it here. I've been writing a while now but nothing published... hopefully that will change soon.

Glad to have you here. .

NeuroFizz · Jul 11, 2006

Hi, V. Have a drive around AW--it is full of interesting and helpful sections. Some are downright fun. Then jump right in. People here are willing to give their time to help anyone who asks for it, and to ask when they, themselves, need a nudge from others.

L M Ashton · Jul 11, 2006

Welcome, Vikia!

oarsman · Jul 12, 2006

Make yourself at home Vikia -- Welcome! :hi:

vikia · Jul 12, 2006

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I am looking forward to making new friends and learning about writing.

For instance, I saw where someone asked about outlines. Does everyone use an outline to start? Or do you just jump in with "Once upon a time..."

TrainofThought · Jul 12, 2006

Welcome! I'm pretty new to the forum, and learned some things already. Take care.

Lady Cat · Jul 13, 2006

Hi Vikia

I've noticed there are a lot of artists out there that try writing and vice versa. Your historical idea sounds really interesting!

Newbie to writing

vikia

sassandgroove

Sassy haircut

MidnightMuse

Midnight Reading

vikia

Godfather

back door man

vikia

davids

Cath

The mean one

sassandgroove

Sassy haircut

Serena Casey

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Writer2011

NeuroFizz

The grad students did it

L M Ashton

crazy spec fic writer

oarsman

Salt water is the cure

vikia

TrainofThought

A flowering bud of bitchiness

Lady Cat