Self Promoting

[Michelle]

Please do not register on this forum if your intention is just to promote your own book.

 

Some of our regular members are writers, and due course, they have told us about their book.. which is totally acceptable.

 

However, other members join with the pure intention of promoting their own material, which isn't what this forum is here for. This includes joining up purely to post a "review" of a particular book, or to tell us how wonderful it is.. it is usually quite obvious what the intent is.

 

If we believe you to be here just to promote, your posts will be removed, and you may be banned.

 

I apologise if this sounds harsh, and please do contact me if your post have been moved, or you have been banned, and you feel that it is an error. We actually really enjoy working with writers and authors, and try to support those who are genuine members here.. and we also offer a review service. We're not here, however, as promotional service. Thank you for your understanding.

[kaliber]

Good post, I agree.

Edited February 4, 2009 by Kell

[Pablo]

I agree whole-heartedly Michelle.

 

To be honest I've only joined this excellent forum recently and already I've posted two short stories, although my intentions, I'm sure you'll agree, are true. My love of reading and discussing literature is the primary reason for me joining. I hope that didn't sound too paranoid, or guilty for that matter!

 

I do, however, feel that the avid readers that frequent this site, along with myself, are the perfect audience for aspiring writers, as they are so familiar with the written word, and in an ideal position to offer advice.

 

For me it is an honour to read the unpublished work of others, and it opens up previously untapped veins (excuse the expression), but getting back to your point Michelle - I concur that this should not be a place for egos or showmanship of any kind. Just readers and writers enjoying each others company over a selection of good books.