A snapshot:

I started writing in 2007, and completed a novel in 2011. However, it has about 8 povs, lots of telling, several plots, and a mixed-up narrative voice. But, I'm attached to it, and it will be resuscitated and whipped into shape.
My second novel took a year, and was professionally critiqued - too early as it turned out, because I was advised to rewrite it. I did; I worked on it religously, every day for four months, and it is now undergoing critique number two.
Oooo ... I don't want to be deflated, but I suspect I have a another bashing on its way. But I can take it. On the chin. I can keep a stiff upper lip.
Genre? Part paranormal, part erotica (and I started it before FSOG hit cyberspace)

I hope to have rewarding discussions with you all.
Cheers,
AlanH

Hello Alan and welcome to the site.

Hi Alan, and welcome to WW.

As you may have spotted, most of the critiquing and feedback-in (feeding-back?) goes on in the groups, so do take advantage of that. And if you get stuck, then just stand in the forum and shout.

Emma

Hi Alan, welcome to WW. I hope you enjoy your time with us. Good luck with the second critique.

Hi Alan <waves>. Welcome to WriteWords.

Welcome. You'll find this a very helpful site.

Thank you for your welcomes.
When I get my critique I will suddenly become focused and emotional.

...I will also improve my spelling. Religiously.
And guerilla.
(shameful)

welcome to the site

Welcome Alan. Hope you enjoy being a member. It's a great site

Just gone to full membership. I know it makes sense.

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Only thing is, WW hasn't recognised it. Perhaps it takes time. Anyone know?

You appear as a full member now, Alan. Welcome aboard.

Yes, I do, and thanks.
However, yesterday, after subscribing I came up as a full member, but for a few hours it was an illusion.
Must say though, a message to the owner quickly sorted things out.

Welcome. I was just thinking, if I ever get this wretched novel finished (dissolves into manic laughter, pulls self together), I could probably say I started it in 2007.

Hi Alan - I'm late to this thread, but welcome to WW.