Hi, I'm J.C. Wigriff, and this is my obligatory "hi, my name is J.C. Wigriff" introduction post. I suppose I could have said, "hi, I'm J.C. Wigriff, and I'm a writer," in the same way someone says "and I'm an alcoholic," but that would indicate that I have some sort of skill or notoriety. Perhaps a more apt description would be: Hi, I'm J.C. Wigriff, someone who writes and likes to tell stories, and pretends that someday, somewhere, somebody might read my stories and enjoy them enough to tell their friends about them.
Truth be told: I really don't know what the fuck I'm doing. Here in my hometown of somewhere unimportant, rural Illinois, we don't have writer's groups. Currently, the only outlet I have to feedback are my friends, and I don't believe a single word that passes through their lying, dirty lips. "Oh, this is fantastic," they'll say in response to something I send them. "I really loved it." Liars, liars, liars, liars, liars...
So I came here in search of growth; to acquire skills, learn new techniques, read other people's writing, gain constructive criticism, and be apart of a community of people all working together to help each other succeed in not being so shitty at this thing we like to do.
Hey, and it's cheaper than Netflix.
Hi, I'm J.C. Wigriff, and I'm excited to be here.
If time is money, it may not be cheaper than netflix after all...
Hi and welcome. I Googled it and the Southern Illinois Writers Guild is in a town 3 miles up the road. Hope that helps.
Hi! I think you'll discover fine writers here who can challenge you and give insightful comments on your work, when you put it out here.
In any event, you'll find kindred spirits.. :)
I'll read your writing! I like to give credit when credit's due.
Welcome!
And yes, never, ever belive your friends.
They're all clones in disguise.
If you are a student maybe you could set up a student group?
Welcome welcome! It's a nice little community! There are some great people here who write amazing stuff and will help you grow immensely! Check out Richard's Storyville articles they're full of great stuff!!
Welcome to LitReactor :)