Hello Everyone! I'm new here

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Sun, 07/04/2010 - 04:01
Gregeidson666
Greg Eidson
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Hello everyone. "Cultists", that's what I've heard them call you. I'm a new member here, just got on a few days ago. Wanted to introduced myself:
My name is Greg, nice to meet you too.
I'd like for everyone to say hi at some point. And if anyone has any pointers, or tips on how I can use the site to it's full potential. Let me know. Or if there is any sort of way I should go about doing it in order or something. Read Chuck's Essays first? Start reviewing work right away, anything.
Well there it is. I hope I meet some of you very talented fellow writers at some point.

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Sun, 07/04/2010 - 04:14
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rosiemoonjumper
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Hi Greg,

I'm no writer, and I don't have any pointers, but I always like the monthly "What are you reading?" Book Club threads.

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/forum/1000029/juky-2010-why-wont-this-rain-sto...

But I'm sure one of the many talented writers here will point you in the right direction.

Smile

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Sun, 07/04/2010 - 04:51
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JKabol
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hey, greg. welcome to the cult !!

here is a link to great essays on the craft:

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/features/essays

here are some short pieces by cult friends:

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/features/shorts

to use the place to its full potential, work your ass off in the workshop for at least a year; read and dissect stories and then put some of yours up to be read and dissected. that's a quick [though hard] way to become more conscious in your work. and definitely read chuck's essays. i am personally partial to the first six of them. i started writing fiction after reading his first one, because it put writing into perspective for me for the first time. youve certainly come to the right place.

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Sun, 07/04/2010 - 15:39
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Gregeidson666
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I actually just did my first review/critique last night.
I read two of Chuck's essays. Been writing for a while now, but really ready to get a lot better.
And this site looked like the best idea. But I will look into reading more of his essays. I was thinking weekly or every other week I would read one essay, and write a story applying it to a specific story. But I'm still just trying to find my balance. But thanks for introducing yourselves guys. Look forward to reading some more stories, and posting some of my own.

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 23:17
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cheeserinoo
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Hello, Greg.

I've had a profile for awhile, but I'm only starting to use it more frequently. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself also. Hope the site is as fun for you as it is for me.

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