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Hi there,
I’m an aspiring freelance editor (working at a publishing house is my dream), who also writes creatively from time to time. Let me know what you’re working on. I’d love to give people quality (and, here, free) feedback on their poems, shorts, chapters, novellas, and novels!
Hope to hear back from you all.
 
RK Capps said:
Welcome aboard @EditingGuy :) What are you writing? I write YA fantasy. Cool aspiration, good luck with it :)
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I’m currently writing poems and thinking of testing out a novella again. My last three novellas weren’t as great as I’d hoped but a much needed break might have helped me.
Vagabond Heart said:
Ah here you are, welcome (again), hope you enjoy it here, and your skillset sounds v v attractive, lol.
Up for beta-reading in the near future?
Enjoy your time here.
Xx VH
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Thanks! Yes I wanted to beta read straight away but some personal reading got in the way tonight. Maybe I’ll have a look tomorrow or even sooner if you guys have any chapters up.

Emily said:
Welcome to the Colony :) I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback practice!!
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Thanks! I hope so.
 
Hi @EditingGuy

A warm welcome to Litopia and hope you enjoy the colony.

You’ve come to the right place. We’re all about writing here and getting / giving critiques on your work and those of others is one of the main things that Litopia does. You'll find the relevant forum here. Workshops So don't be shy and feel free to dive straight in.

Anything you're not sure about on the site just drop me a line and I'll be happy to help.

This link might come in handy to help you navigate your way around the colony. How-to Guide
 
EditingGuy said:
Hi there,
I’m an aspiring freelance editor (working at a publishing house is my dream), who also writes creatively from time to time. Let me know what you’re working on. I’d love to give people quality (and, here, free) feedback on their poems, shorts, chapters, novellas, and novels!
Hope to hear back from you all.
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Welcome Ed Guy! I'm working on a gritty, LGBTQ+ crime thriller. Hope to have a few chapters ready to share soon.
 
EditingGuy said:
Hi there,
I’m an aspiring freelance editor (working at a publishing house is my dream), who also writes creatively from time to time. Let me know what you’re working on. I’d love to give people quality (and, here, free) feedback on their poems, shorts, chapters, novellas, and novels!
Hope to hear back from you all.
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Greetings. Welcome on board. Hope you like cake.
 
EditingGuy said:
Hi there,
I’m an aspiring freelance editor (working at a publishing house is my dream), who also writes creatively from time to time. Let me know what you’re working on. I’d love to give people quality (and, here, free) feedback on their poems, shorts, chapters, novellas, and novels!
Hope to hear back from you all.
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Great to meet you @EditingGuy , I'm sure we'll enjoy working together!
 
Hi @EditingGuy and welcome. I'm sure you'll find lots to keep you busy here. Great t know you want to give as well as receive critiques. I look forward to seeing you around the Colony. In the meantime, if you have any questions, just holler. Always happy to help. :)
 
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