Hello from Yorkshire, UK

[Potboiler]

Just joined after being introduced to Litopia by a very good friend who was active here a few years ago and is convinced it was an important step in developing his writing skills and, recently, becoming a published author. I retired a few years ago and after a career writing as a researcher and academic I'm keen to take on creative writing as a new challenge. The freedom of not having to check facts and having to document and reference everything is very appealing! But I'm sure there will be plenty of new challenges to deal with. I think I'm going to start by having a go with Flash Club.

 

[Carol Rose]

Welcome!

 

[Emurelda]

Welcome and your friend is correct

Which academic field was your research in, if you don't mind sharing?
My uni friend and me studied the magnetic field data of Voyagers 1&2. Am rustier than both probes now.

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Hello from Lancashire

 

[Island Writer]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Litopia!

 

[Lex Black]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Welcome to the party. It's good that you know how to research things, as you'll be doing a lot of it as a writer - don't think that you've escaped!

 

[Nicole Wilson]

Welcome! You'll find lots of helpful information here to help get your creative writing kickstarted.

 

[Jennifer Stone]

Hello from Leicester. Welcome, welcome.

 

[Alistair Roberts]

Hello and welcome. In the crazy world of writing this is a good place to be, although it's been said the crazier you are, the more you will fit in. No idea who said that, but I'm sure you'll enjoy being here

 

[Frances Gow]

Hello and welcome! Hope you enjoy the company.

 

[AgentPete]

Welcome Mr, Mrs. or Ms Potboiler... Now we just need a Mr. Kettle and a Ms. Black

Hope you have a happy time here.

 

[Potboiler]

Blown away by the welcome from everyone. Looks like I've got a couple of trophies too! I've a lot to learn but this looks like the place to be to do it.

 

[Potboiler]

Welcome and your friend is correct

Which academic field was your research in, if you don't mind sharing?
My uni friend and me studied the magnetic field data of Voyagers 1&2. Am rustier than both probes now.

I worked as a lecturer in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. My main areas for research and teaching were social science research methods, social theory, society and the environment, criminology, globalisation and the sociology of science and knowledge. As you can see, a jack of many trades but probably master of none although teaching was my main enthusiasm. The only part of the job I miss really is working with the students as a collaborative learner, especially the postgrad students.

 

[Stephen Drake]

Welcome to the Mad House...ummm...Party!

 

[David Steele]

Now then.

social theory, society and the environment, criminology, globalisation and the sociology of science and knowledge.

Sounds like we're going to get along just fine. I collect pen tops.

 

[David Steele]

I think I'm going to start by having a go with Flash Club.

Speaking of which, I make it New Flash Prompt O'Clock.

Anybody? @Richard Sutton ?

 

[Karen Gray]

Hi and welcome to the colony

 

[K.J. Simmill]

Hi and welcome

 

[Robinne Weiss]

Welcome!