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RK Capps said:
Welcome aboard @Princesisto :) what do you write?
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Cheers, RK! Most of what I write fits into spec fic. One of the first things I did was to enter a mystery contest. That got me into mystery/police procedurals - just one story (novel/novella/short versions for different contests). When my historical fiction is based on real history, I guess that takes it out of spec fic. But I prefer alt history. Published 2 Chapters from a novel manuscript in AHF Magazine. Did a lot of short stories and got nowhere, nor did I like it. But I love writing novels. To me, it's easier. What I will be workshopping here is near-future (2025 -2027) spec fic novel manuscript.

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Here's a great place to start to help you navigate the Colony as it's quite a large site.

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Jonny said:
Hi @Princesisto

Hope you find Litopia a real help in achieving your writing goals.

Anything you may need help with on the site please do drop me, @Barbara or @Ancora Imparo a message (we’re Guardians) and we’d be delighted to help.

Here's a great place to start to help you navigate the Colony as it's quite a large site.

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Cheers, Jonny! Will remember your kind offer to guard in the Litopian jungle if need arises.
 
Hi, @Princesisto and welcome! I hope you're settling in and making yourself at home in the forums. We're a friendly bunch, with lots of different interests and writing genres. I'm sure you'll fit in well. And yes, as @Jonny says, get in touch if you need help with anything. :)
 
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Ancora Imparo said:
Hi, @Princesisto and welcome! I hope you're settling in and making yourself at home in the forums. We're a friendly bunch, with lots of different interests and writing genres. I'm sure you'll fit in well. And yes, as @Jonny says, get in touch if you need help with anything. :)
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Muchas gracias, Senora Guardian, y me acordaré de pedir ayuda si es necesario.
 
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