Hey! I'm new, well I joined yesterday. I have no idea how I stumbled across this site really. I guess I just got lucky. I love to write, but NONE of my friends really get that whole thing so I'm glad to find so many people that do...anyway I'm a pretty friendly person So..Just saying Hi:)
I know how you feel - my friends think it's cool that I like to write but they don't really get it. So, when I want to talk about writing I come here!!
If you ever need anything then feel free to pm me and I'll be happy to help you out as best as I can. Check out the Guide and what not as they're really useful.
All the best with your writing and I hope you like it here.
I think we all got lucky. This is a great site to improve your writing, as well as make lots of friends. I too know what you mean about friends not understanding how much you love to write. Often times I feel a bit bad when they ask me to do something and I say, "Sorry, I really have to write this!" Then they look at me with a perplexed expression, or there is dead silence on the phone and I have to quickly revise and say, "Well... at least let me finish my paragraph." They roll their eyes.
So, welcome! I'm sure you will really like it here. See ya 'round!
Of course it's happening in your mind, but why on earth should that mean it isn't real?