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A place for Newbies to seek advice about reviewing

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         *Bulletv* The purpose of the forum is to help and give advice about reviewing to newbies who have joined WdC. Resources will include: tips, links to WdC's Newsletters about reviewing, and make available review links from the "The Power Reviewers Group. We will guide you to write your reviews.

         *Bulletv* The forum is open to ask questions about reviewing only. We understand there are many avenues to Writing.Com. Listed below are a few of the common links to help you get started, but the main focus of this forum is reviewing.

         *Bulletv* *Strong* Flex your reviewing muscles: Since reviewing is a large part of Writing.Com, if you're interested in expanding your reviewing goals and to learn more about the topic of reviewing, consider joining the "The Power Reviewers Group! The group also offers reviewing credits (gift points) for every review you write. With gift points, you can then send them as a thank you if someone sends you a review, or you can save for your membership. (Further information found here: "Buy the Membership with Reviews) There are other reviewing groups available. Check the header at the "Noticing Newbies forum to find one that suits you.

         *Bulletv* Please note: the "The Power Reviewers Group is not a mentoring group, but we will guide you to learn how to review the best you can. If you want to join, leave a message in the forum with the subject line: Join and we'll sign you up!

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*Keys* Click here: *Pointright* General Links ▶︎

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*Writer* Click here: *Pointright* Articles on Writing ▶︎

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*Compass* Review Links
 
Why We Review from Writing.Com 101

"How Should I Rate Items on Writing.Com? E: Wondering how to approach the rating system on Writing.Com?

"Please Review E: This is a page to request reviews for static items and books.

"On Giving Reviews [E] by Roseille ♥ Author Icon
    Are you speechless when you stare at that little reviewing box? Here are some tips.

"The Art of Reviewing Poetry [E] by Dave Author Icon
    A guide to writing constructive in-depth reviews.

"Reviewing ideas [E] by Maryann Author Icon
    Tips on reviewing and for making a template

"If I Were New To Writing.com [E] by ♫~ Kenword~♫ Author Icon
    Where would I begin to have my writing read and have a presence in this writing community!

*Gear* Click here: *Pointright* Informative Newsletters about Reviewing ▶︎


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         We hope you take the opportunity to send a review! Don't be shy or worry about the color of the briefcase. Just like you, we're all writers here. Below are some samples of reviews. Check them out, and you'll see we all have our own style of reviewing!
 

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         *Bulletv* If you have a question in regards to reviewing, post a message below so we can help you.
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*Notev* Consider adding this forum to your Favorites. There's more information and links to be posted soon! (To add an item as a Favorites, scroll up to the top right of the item. There's a *Reading* and a printer icon, beside those is a white hand, click on it and it will be added to your favorites for future reference.)

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*Bookmarkv* Newer Articles on Reviewing *Bookmarkv*
 
"What You're Doing (still) Matters. by Jayne Author Icon
Not everything you make needs to be for sale. Doing things for fun is still worthwhile! (Short Stories Newsletter - July 23, 2025)

"How Reviewing Helps us Write Better by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
How we approach reviewing makes all the difference. (For Authors Newsletter - August 20, 2025)

"How to Give Constructive Reviews by Annette Author Icon
Nobody knows what's inside your mind unless you describe it. (Drama Newsletter - November 19, 2025)

"Buy the Membership with Reviews by Dawn Embers Author Icon
A look at how to maintain or increase portfolio size by doing reviews. (Noticing Newbies Newsletter - December 31, 2025)

"Favorites by JACE Author Icon
You've seen the column on the top right side of your page. This is (or eventually will be) your Favorites. (Noticing Newbies Newsletter - January 21, 2026)

"Guidelines to Great Review Responses by Jeff Author Icon
Advice for how to respond to reviews that you receive. (Noticing Newbies Newsletter - February 4, 2026)


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