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Yes, join us, we have cookies!

Okay, not really, but we have something better than cookies: community support. I was afraid the first time I joined as well, being completely new to writing and not knowing much. Most of us are very young to writing and the mechanics of it all. It seems daunting, I know. That's your inner critic speaking. Believe me, that inner critic doesn't know his shit.

@mark-dahl don't underestimate yourself. I ventured in there as just a rank amateur and they didn't rip me to shreds... actually i don't think they even scratched me. The place will grow on you.