Writing Again; It's Been a Long Time

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   3 Finger Readerposted 13 years ago

   Hello Everyone,
   
   I'm new to Hubpages and haven't had much of chance to get to know anyone yet.  I have always known I wanted to be a writer--I think it first took root in me when I was 11 years old.  It was a passion and a dream that stayed with me for a long, long, time.  When I was in high school I used to write all the time.  I started to grow that little bump on the middle finger of my right hand, I was writing so much.  I've long since switched to tapping keys (but I'll tell you, I will always love the physical act of writing itself--the smell of a graphite pencil, the sound of it as it sweeps across the paper--it's just not the same with a keyboard).
   
   I never believed in my talent or ability enough to pursue my writing full time, and so took other paths.  I was happy for a while, (not to mention very comfortable with a steady income) but increasingly unhappy because what I was doing for a living, as a career, what not what I truly loved.
   
   I resigned some time ago and have gone back to school, to pursue the degree everyone told me was a waste of time and money: a master's degree in creative writing.  I still need a job, and I love to teach, so I wanted to combine everything I loved to forge a new path.
   
   Anyway, aside from some very real regret, and some great concern over my future, I have decided that I truly want to pursue this path.
   
   I started writing again, and I have posted some fiction on a creative writing hub.  I would be grateful if anyone who regularly reads this forum would come along and read it--give me some advice, feedback, critique--anything.
   
   Thank you all--
   Julie / 3 Finger Reader

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      lorlie6posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Julie-Welcome and live your dreams!

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Welcome to HubPages!
   
   I do hope you enjoy yourself.

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   SandyMcCollumposted 13 years ago

   Yes, welcome and btw that's a cute name.
   
   I hear children's books are hot right now.
   
   I'll go read and leave a comment.

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   Sage Williamsposted 13 years ago

   Hi Julie, Welcome to HubPages.  I'm sure you will love it here.  Hubpages is a very supportive, writing forum.  Sage

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   Georgie98posted 13 years ago

   Hi Julie, I would also like to welcome you to hubpages! If you get any criticism it is constructive. We're a friendly bunch who like to have a bit of banter aswell as write our normal writing!
   Enjoy your time on here.
   Lou aka Georgie

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   Jaggedfrostposted 13 years ago

   I shall say as those who greeted the music man did, "Welcome."

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   kookoo88posted 13 years ago

   Writing can be a lot of fun.  Welcome to hubpages and I hope you have a blast with it.

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   katiem2posted 13 years ago

   Welcome to HubPages

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