What Do Members Say About The Write List?
Random quotes from list members.
*Taken from posts to the list, e-mail, and any other place I found a comment on the list.*
"I think of this site as a haven for me. I've learned alot in the
time I have been here, not only about the writing craft but about myself
as well. I can't thank you enough." -- Kate
"This list never ceases to surprise me with it's talent, diversity, and
scope. Nothing has ever encouraged me so much about writing. So to all of
you, especially Kim the listowner, thank you so much....it just occurred to me that this
list has really opened my eyes to a very diverse set of stories, genres,
and styles. This has got to be the first time that I've actually read
such a diversity of content "of my own free will." This epiphany is so
profound to me. Had it not been for this list I wouldn't have been
exposed to the various "products" but also the "processes" that go into
them. This is just such a rich resource." -- Richard C.
"I also want to thank you for putting this together. I was wandering around the net for a long time looking for a REAL writers list. I often got the dating game instead! Thanks again." -- Danielle
"This list
produces some of the best feedback and crits I've ever gotten,
including those from from regular betas and other lists.
Revisions are to be expected for a lot of us. It why I send
stories here. If I want a pat for my ego, I have other places.
This list is great finding out what needs fixing and improving.
While I try to get stories in as good as shape as possible before
sending them here, I consider them in the beta stage because I
expect someone will point out errors and problems I miss. It's a
rare list that manages this consistently and Write_List is one of
them. It means a lot to me." -- Rauhnee
"I have only been here a short time. I really enjoy this list - the challenges impress me....again, it's good to be here. I am enjoying myself tremendously." -- Meg
"I joined in the Fall and have
been amazed at both the quality and quantity of writing this group produces.
They are a really great bunch, very helpful and knowledgable." -- RG
"I've only been here a short time too, but the people here are real nice, and willing to help in anyway they can, I'm sure that you'll love it here!" -- Alex
"This site, coupled with your Write List may just be the best thing
since the home PC for the writer-wanna-be. Thank you for letting me
participate, and for your obvious encouragement and dedication to
keeping us motivated!" -- Luglenda
"This list is the most wonderful resource for writers and I am so proud to
be a part of it." -- Bianca
"I am overwhelmed by the Write List and your web site. great job!" -- Ron
"Thanks again for all of your encouragement and support. Kim thanks for starting this list. I am so glad that I found it." -- Kali
"You'll like this list....It's supportive and friendly and nobody is afraid to post their work here. When you do post... you actually get critiques!" -- Kim S.
"Signed on a week ago, and have been pleased and amazed at how great a site this is for any writer." -- Jerry
"I want to thank-you for allowing me this forum to be able to help people and be
helped at the same time. I am and was subscribed to other lists. One in
particular that I am still on feels so.....I am trying to find the word.....you
mentioned it the other day....some of the lists have certain people they cater to while ignoring others. On this list, I feel welcomed and useful, while on the other one although I get some great feedback, I often don't feel like part of the list. Thanks again for the crit and for this list. I love it!" -- Kim C.
"I just joined as well and am very glad to be here
as well. From my previous experience with other lists, this one tops
them all." -- Nancy
"Wow so much information! Thankyou so much. You're all so great! I think I'm going to enjoy it here!" -- Kathryn
"Because of you I received the courage to actually submit some of my work *some place*. I have been able to explore my capabilities--have actually written things I never knew I could write. Write List (and you) have been my inspiration and motivator....Face it, I've not exactly been able to do that for myself in the past, whatever my excuses have been." -- Luglenda
"I am loving this write list. I only wish that I would have found it earlier. I actually came upon it by mistake....Suddenly, I was looking at the write list, and I was hooked immediately. I was actually afraid to share my novel with "people" on the net, but then again, I figured why not....So I'm hooked, and I have enjoyed hearing the tidbits on how I can make my novel better." -- Candace
"I have just been on the list a few weeks and I already know it it
terrific." -- Jo-Ann D.
"This list is full of a bunch of really good eggs! People who don't judge you
on your age or background, people who don't filch novel ideas or plagiarize
poetry. Really, truly, all you'll find here is support and constructive criticism, faceless friends and a group of people who cheer on each other's successes." -- Vanessa
"Thank you for being interested and supportive. This list is fantastic even
if I'm usually too busy to let you all know as often as I should." -- Sherry
"I truly enjoy this list. There's such a wide range of writers, I learn
something new each day." -- Kim G.
"This week I sent my first submission and was delighted by the feedback I
received....I've lurked on your list since nearly the beginning and it has helped me in many ways to notice bad tendencies in my writing. Thank you." -- Terrence
"I'm a real newbie when it comes to sharing my writing. Been doing it for years, yet couldn't imagine sharing it with experienced writers. But, I finally screwed up my courage and hit the send button and received in return some wonderful support and insightful critiques. So, just remember, paste that story, poem, ect. into email and share it. You won't be sorry, I promise!" -- Jo Ann G.
"I also think, whether you realize it or not, you are doing an incredibly fine job of creating and running this list....It's a great list, a nice bunch of people and I'm glad I joined." -- Barbara
"Okay, first off, I just wanted to say, this is probably the best list I've
ever been on--and I've only been on for less than a week! Your comments
and help have been very much appreciated, and the discussions you have are
interesting to say the least. You've definately opened up my world of
writing." -- Richard C.
"Keep up the good work and I really enjoy your list. Everyone who writes should join your e-mail list." -- Angie
"I've only been getting the list mail for a couple of days, but from what I've seen so far I'm impressed. The articles on agents was particularly interesting and informative, not to mention timely, as it's a thought I've been wrestling with for some time now." -- Deb
"A wonderful list and a site with a great deal of promise. Congratulations on a job well done." -- Aquila
"I was going to "UNSUBSCRIBE" because of the large amount of daily e-mail; but
because of the great content in many of the letters I could not go through
with it." -- Bob
"Another special 'thank you' to Kim who has given us this List and made
it a vehicle through which we can share our works, knowledge,
experience, and stretch out talents even further than we imagined they
could go. I love you guys, and am both humbled and proud that you have permitted
me to be a part of your group." -- Luglenda
"I want to tell you that I enjoy this site. It's so different from the
other site I belong to. This site is truly for people who like to write
and you can actually tell! Very unusual and nice. So, thank you for creating this list. A good challenge is a great way for me to grow and you've done
this." -- Meg
"And while I'm writing this, I just thought I'd tell you how much I enjoy your list. your organizational skills and knowledge is astounding." -- Kat
"I like the "take-charge" attitude of it, and it seems like it has a very serious approach to writing which I admire. I have tried various other lists but found myself rather disenchanted with them very quickly because of the lack of sincerity from the listserv members or even just a general void for passion in writing which many members possessed. On this list, everyone seems to be genuinely interested in writing and seems open to writers of all levels and types." -- Syren
"I must say that the talent and enthusiasm I find on this list is amazing." -- Jo Ann G.
"I just recenmt--OOps where's my coffee-- recently joined
Write_List too. It looks to be a wonderful community, and very well
organized. Lots of structure." -- Laura
"I think you picked the "Right List", too. This is one of the most prolific and innovative bunch of creative minds I've ever found in one group. They tend to challenge you in lots of ways, all good so far. A speedreading course would not be out of order, though. *grin*" -- RG
"I do NOT want to drop your list, because it helps me considerably with all the tips and comments from other writers. As I have told you before, you are doing a great job, and I greatly appreciate your efforts." -- Ray
"You'll find, if you haven't already,
that there's a great group of talented writers here, all eager to crit
and offer valuable suggestions." -- Mark
"I enjoy the list very much -- it gives writers the kind of interaction usually found only in creative writing classes. I love it!....I too would like to thank Kim, and everyone on the list for that matter. This list has been a good creative experience. It really gets the juices flowing, doesn't it?" -- Chuck
"This is a warm, welcome and fun group of people you are mixed in with here. I know I've learned alot." -- Megan
"Although I've been here only a short while, I've discovered everyone to really be kind and caring. We all have much to contribute in our desire to be the best writers we can be and it's great that everyone wants to share their input....Thanks for your willingness to provide such a caring spot for writers." -- Elizabeth
"I have had my share of problems with other lists and you are going to find this one is the best of the best that's available on the net." -- Kim S.
"there is such a diverse range of talents on
this list and it very helpful to me as a writer to be exposed to the
different genres. I would never have known what slash fiction was, nor been
exposed to the great short stories that always appear on this group. I am
an avid reader, but tend to limit myself, because of time constraints, to
reading only my favourite writers in my favourite genres. I rarely read
romance, I hardly ever pick up true life or crime novels, I ignore the
horror genre completely -- but with this list I have learned to appreciate
the great diversity of literature -- and it is literature -- that abounds
in society. I too extend my thanks to this group for that and hope that, in
some small way, I have also contributed to that atmosphere of learning and
growing and exploring." -- Bianca
"Kim, very nice card, but it us who should be thanking you for letting us
have access to this great list where we as writers can come together and
form friendships and help each other out." -- Richard G.
"I do want to thank you for this wonderful list. I feel like my writing has improved 100% just by participating in this loop. The crits have been so
helpful and I thrive on the encouragement." -- Jo Ann D.
"I think you summed up the group quite nicely. They are an incredible
bunch and an awesome amount of concentrated talent." -- Ron
"I appreciate all that you do for the List and its members. If not for
this List and its atmosphere which you have maintained, I would never
have gotten the courage to seriously try writing again. Certainly I
wouldn't have been able to submit my work to be critiqued by
*strangers*. Whether or not I ever achieve my dream, you have let me
see, feel, and hold it again. For this, all I can say is, "THANK YOU".
And hope that you understand how deeply it is felt." -- Luglenda
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