Yesterday, I joined Hubski for the first time! I was intrigued by how it all works, and from my lurking I noticed the high quality discussions being made. So, I was only too happy to join! I really haven't done anything that warrants a wall of text. I have been at university studying a professional writing degree. Classes are interesting, mostly, and I do feel I am improving in my writing. Of course, I am cognisant that nothing I write is going to be perfect, but simply trying is the best way to go. Although I don't exactly relish getting up early in the morning for early classes, where I live in Australia, the sunrise often looks beautiful! It'll be streaked with purple or perhaps light pink. It's simply delightful. Have a great day, everyone!
Welcome fellow writer-person! Life here on Hubski is good, friendly, and fun. We also use a LOT of expletives in totally non-mean ways. So if you think you are being yelled at, think about the last time you were three pints in, sitting with a friend at a bar, and he said, "No, WAIT. Dude. Fucking LISTEN... it's like this, man... we NEED Airbourne, because AC/DC abdicated when they canned Brian Johnson! Right? I mean, fucking RIIIIIGHT?!?" Welcome.
Thanks, Goobster! I will definitely remember this for next time. While I tend not to swear as much as possible, I don't really mind if I get that on Hubski. Kinda like banter between friends. Cheers! Out of curiosity, what's your favourite form of writing? I really enjoy writing short stories, because there's a certain art to packing a story into a few pages. I also like poetry, because if I'm feeling particularly emotive, I can channel it into poems. They don't necessarily have to rhyme, but they can have a poetic structure to them. As for reading, what do you like to read? I tend to read non-fiction, particularly history books and biographies.Life here on Hubski is good, friendly, and fun. We also use a LOT of expletives in totally non-mean ways. So if you think you are being yelled at, think about the last time you were three pints in, sitting with a friend at a bar, and he said, "No, WAIT. Dude. Fucking LISTEN... it's like this, man... we NEED Airbourne, because AC/DC abdicated when they canned Brian Johnson! Right? I mean, fucking RIIIIIGHT?!?"
Welcome fellow writer-person!
I guess screenplays are my favorite form of writing. Tight, efficient, and focused. A tool to be used by others to create images. Although, I do have a couple of book-length pieces (sci-fi, crime thriller, zombie apocalypse), as well. But the books that have made me money were technical books. Back when people read books to learn about new technology... Reading... On the other end of the spectrum, I spent the majority of my life avoiding all fiction. I read science and history and studied religions. Nowadays, it's Terry Pratchett. Neil Gaiman. Neil Stephenson. Bill Bryson. And books on language itself, like The Horlogicon.
I don't know how to quote you, sorry, but here's what I like to discuss: History and historical events. I like thinking about the causes of major events and what we can learn about them. Writing in general, how people write and what motivates them. Vinyl records and 70s music in general. Some of my favourites from the period include Slade, a bit of Elton John and Badfinger. Yeah, that's a pretty eclectic list, but those are my main interests!
On the top right corner of your dialog box, you'll find "markup tips." That's a hot sheet that'll show you how to quote, shout out, insert hyperlinks, link tags, and stylize your text. Dude, if those are your interests, you're in a pretty good place. We have another recent member, historyarch, who has made some pretty interesting history threads. The musical tastes of people on this website are varied and fascinating, so totally dive into bfv's weekly music threads. This place is full of creative types, from writers to painters to musicians. Don't be a stranger. Fucking pop around and dive into conversations. Every now and again you'll notice some of us have a bit of an edge in our comments, but we're all actually pretty damn open and inviting. Also, if you see an old conversation that interests you, don't be afraid to contribute, even if it is a few years old. Thread necromancy, while not a common art here, is openly allowed.
Wow, wasn't aware of this! Cheers, dude. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised! This site's community looks to be amazing! Looking forward to discussing stuff! Thanks @rd95!Dude, if those are your interests, you're in a pretty good place. We have another recent member, historyarch, who has made some pretty interesting history threads. The musical tastes of people on this website are varied and fascinating, so totally dive into bfv's weekly music threads. This place is full of creative types, from writers to painters to musicians.