New to DW - Intro and Looking for Feedback & Help/Suggestions

Twyla · 12-03-2006, 11:13 PM

Please forgive me if I've put this in the wrong location, but it doesn't quite seem to fit in any of the 'categorized' threads, and this one seems the mst generalized...

Firstly, a big hello to everyone! From what I've seen so far, there's a *LOT* of great talent here and I hope some of you would be willing to take an aspiring dreamer such as myself under your wing (at least temporarily). I've tried my hand at a lot of things (excelled at some and fallen flat on my face at most of the rest). I work long and unpredictable hours, but I do hope to be able to do my part to help out with this community.

Secondly, a bit more about myself. I'm a student of many 'disciplines'; writing (as in short stories & novellas), graphic design, artwork, game development, screenplays, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering, etc. A regular "Jill of All Trades, Mistress of None" situation, if you will, and probably far more critical of myself than I should be. But there you have it.

My current aspirations are to develop some of my prior and developing stories into 'comic' format; most likely starting out as online comic pages though hopefully progressing into published comic and/or graphic novel format. I have a couple of rough layouts for one such story available at http://home.comcast.net/~twylafox/samples.html so you can get a better idea of where I'm at currently. While my artwork does have its moments, I find myself lacking the... 'consistency'? to make a real go of some of my projects.

Hopefully I can encounter people here with whom I can form one or more mutual collaborations with; dependent, of course, upon their needs and my own progression. Thanks in advance to any and all who can help guide this wayward girl at least a few steps in the right directions.

**Kep!** · 12-03-2006, 11:19 PM

Hi. Welcome. Try the beer nuts, but don't order the crab dip or you'll be in the head all night.

creativesynergy · 12-03-2006, 11:20 PM

Welcome aboard!

The content of your anthropomorphic tale (or would that be "tail") seems a little racy. Just an advance suggestion to watch for anything sexual in what you post here. Have fun with us and learn as much as you can.

Twyla · 12-03-2006, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the warning, creativesynergy. Either I misunderstood the part against graphic nudity or I altogether missed the guideline to which you are referring. I apologize for doing either.

kdmelrose · 12-03-2006, 11:28 PM

Twyla ... Tharp?

wisper · 12-03-2006, 11:59 PM

welcome..its best to write of your life experiances, it is what you know. so if you have read/studied certain story lines that too is part of your life..details r the hook.
ie. "so God ask me...your are created human do you know what that means, yes . I can only communicate with you in human terms... et tu? "...

down21 · 12-04-2006, 10:49 PM

Just PM me if you need tips on how to end a thread

**Kep!** · 12-05-2006, 12:15 AM

You say something?

j giar · 12-05-2006, 10:59 AM

Welcome to DW "Twyla"!

Don't let these guys fool ya'! They're a great group of people and will go out of their way to help those that are serious about their work...Oh, and Keps right about the crab dip! I speak from experience.

dano · 12-06-2006, 05:05 PM

It Rubs The Lotion On It's Skin And Puts It In The Basket

Knuckles · 12-06-2006, 08:51 PM

Welcome and whatever you do don't put the lotion on.

12-03-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
Twyla A legend in her own mind Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 254	New to DW - Intro and Looking for Feedback & Help/Suggestions Please forgive me if I've put this in the wrong location, but it doesn't quite seem to fit in any of the 'categorized' threads, and this one seems the mst generalized... Firstly, a big hello to everyone! From what I've seen so far, there's a LOT of great talent here and I hope some of you would be willing to take an aspiring dreamer such as myself under your wing (at least temporarily). I've tried my hand at a lot of things (excelled at some and fallen flat on my face at most of the rest). I work long and unpredictable hours, but I do hope to be able to do my part to help out with this community. Secondly, a bit more about myself. I'm a student of many 'disciplines'; writing (as in short stories & novellas), graphic design, artwork, game development, screenplays, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering, etc. A regular "Jill of All Trades, Mistress of None" situation, if you will, and probably far more critical of myself than I should be. But there you have it. My current aspirations are to develop some of my prior and developing stories into 'comic' format; most likely starting out as online comic pages though hopefully progressing into published comic and/or graphic novel format. I have a couple of rough layouts for one such story available at http://home.comcast.net/~twylafox/samples.html so you can get a better idea of where I'm at currently. While my artwork does have its moments, I find myself lacking the... 'consistency'? to make a real go of some of my projects. Hopefully I can encounter people here with whom I can form one or more mutual collaborations with; dependent, of course, upon their needs and my own progression. Thanks in advance to any and all who can help guide this wayward girl at least a few steps in the right directions.

12-03-2006, 11:19 PM	#2
Kep! Self-Evident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: He's EVERYWHERE! He's EVERYWHERE! Posts: 8,771	Hi. Welcome. Try the beer nuts, but don't order the crab dip or you'll be in the head all night. __________________ AEIOU, *Kep!* Writer, Letterer, Magician & Sophist www.wordybastard.com Why yes, I am on Facebook, thanks for asking

12-03-2006, 11:28 PM	#5
kdmelrose Pope of Appalachia Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the conservatory, with a candlestick Posts: 7,567	Twyla ... Tharp? __________________ Robot 6 at Comic Book Resources

12-05-2006, 12:15 AM	#8
Kep! Self-Evident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: He's EVERYWHERE! He's EVERYWHERE! Posts: 8,771	You say something? __________________ AEIOU, *Kep!* Writer, Letterer, Magician & Sophist www.wordybastard.com Why yes, I am on Facebook, thanks for asking

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12-03-2006, 11:20 PM	#3
creativesynergy Steve Colle, Editor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,302	Welcome aboard! The content of your anthropomorphic tale (or would that be "tail") seems a little racy. Just an advance suggestion to watch for anything sexual in what you post here. Have fun with us and learn as much as you can.

12-03-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
Twyla A legend in her own mind Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 254	Thanks for the warning, creativesynergy. Either I misunderstood the part against graphic nudity or I altogether missed the guideline to which you are referring. I apologize for doing either.

12-03-2006, 11:59 PM	#6
wisper Isreal/Iran October 2008 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Send Money. Maryland 20910 ,U.S.A. Posts: 3,557	welcome..its best to write of your life experiances, it is what you know. so if you have read/studied certain story lines that too is part of your life..details r the hook. ie. "so God ask me...your are created human do you know what that means, yes . I can only communicate with you in human terms... et tu? "...

12-04-2006, 10:49 PM	#7
down21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 590	Just PM me if you need tips on how to end a thread

12-05-2006, 10:59 AM	#9
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 5,968	Welcome to DW "Twyla"! Don't let these guys fool ya'! They're a great group of people and will go out of their way to help those that are serious about their work...Oh, and Keps right about the crab dip! I speak from experience.

12-06-2006, 05:05 PM	#10
dano . Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Penna Posts: 923	It Rubs The Lotion On It's Skin And Puts It In The Basket

12-06-2006, 08:51 PM	#11
Knuckles FEAR ME! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denver, CO USA Posts: 3,043	Welcome and whatever you do don't put the lotion on.