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[JulianeJ]

Hey everybody,

I just learned about that site from a fellow nanowrimo and decided to join. I’m 37 years old and live in Germany, in a small town just south of Berlin. My four kids are 10yo, 8yo, 6yo and 5mo and are a great source of inspiration to me I finished a children’s book during November and am in the progress of polishing it. It would be great to get it published, too, but not sure if it is good enough. I intend to write more of the same kind of books, because it is great fun for me and for my kids, who get to read it. Fortunately, they really like to read what I write (makes me one happy and lucky mom :blush: ). I hope to learn a lot on here and get in contact with other writers and explore new fields of writing as well!

[Magic Seeker]

Hi Juliane! Welcome to FM!

Congratulations on finishing your children’s book, and on having such an appreciative audience. :cheer: We have a board for children’s literature, and I hope they can help you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Happy writing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker, Quality Historical Sewing Patterns and Books
www.mantua-maker.com

The Art of the Hoop: 1860 - 1869, Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice
https://www.mantua-maker.com/a---1860s-fashion.html

Dead Wizard's Loot: Wizard Whitewing #1
http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.html

[Maripat]

Hello and welcome to FM!!! I’m glad you found your way here. You might want to check out the roving critique board. I’ve learned a lot by exchanging critiques with other writers. There’s also a Two Year Novel Class in case you’re interested.

Have a look around the site and if you have any questions, please ask.

Maripat

[J.A. Marlow]

You have 4 first readers! That’s great. Milk it for all you can.

For adult writing company, you came to a good place here at Forward Motion. We love to write and we’re always challenging each other to do better. Welcome to the site!

J.A. Marlow
The String Weavers, Salmon Run, Redpoint One series.

Writer alter-ego of Dreamers Cove

[JulianeJ]

I actually thought about the critique board… but… the story is written in German! Can I put it there without translating it first? tia

[Magic Seeker]

Hmm. We have several Germany-based members, but I think we need stories in English.

I’ll ask about posting in German.

Happy writing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker, Quality Historical Sewing Patterns and Books
www.mantua-maker.com

The Art of the Hoop: 1860 - 1869, Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice
https://www.mantua-maker.com/a---1860s-fashion.html

Dead Wizard's Loot: Wizard Whitewing #1
http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.html

[Magic Seeker]

I asked Admin, and they gave me the answer I should have remembered:

“Site policy is all posts must be in English, because ownership cannot verify TOS-compliance in unless it’s in English. Many people establish friendships here and interact outside the site. Once they achieve that, they can do an off-site critique group in any language they prefer.”

So you might want to translate your story, but mention it was originally written in German, if anyone wants to read that version.

Happy writing,
Deb Salisbury
The Mantua-Maker, Quality Historical Sewing Patterns and Books
www.mantua-maker.com

The Art of the Hoop: 1860 - 1869, Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice
https://www.mantua-maker.com/a---1860s-fashion.html

Dead Wizard's Loot: Wizard Whitewing #1
http://www.djsalisburybooks.com/Dead-Wizard-s-Loot.html

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