While I appreciate this site is only in Beta, am I the only one who's frustrated that we can't create an author's profile or search properly or message each other? And there's no way to raise problems, questions or suggestions with Fictish, no 'Contact Us' and, in fact, no info about who/what Fictish really at all.

So, in the meanwhile, shall I start a thread?

I'm ShortAndSweet. I came upon Fictish by accident as it's not really promoted. I'm female, an early-retired Computer Specialist, an ex-carer and from England - which you may have noticed from my British spelling and my iffy American dialogue - specifically the North-East, Geordieland as we call it.

A decade ago I used to write a lot of fan fiction, so I've done my apprenticeship, but I'm strictly in this for fun only so I don't need any literary criticism just the occasional enthusiastic encouragement if you can manage it. Currently I find I have a lot of time on my hands so I thought I'd give the creative writing another try.

Please feel free to comment. Please also feel free to add your self-introduction to this thread. I don't know whether this sort of 'story' is allowed on this platform but, hey, I might get to hear from a monitor (if there are any).

Hey, what's up?

I'm Alex, nice to meet you. I'm a teenage writer (13) and I've been working on all sorts of different genres and stories. Recently, I've been writing on two fanfiction stories. I've really enjoyed Fictish, though, I've only put out one chapter to a story (I'm just not super motivated and super self-conscious lol).

I've seen lots of amazing stories from great people, too!

I'm bi-gender (she/him) and I just call myself a lesbian (it's easier).

If you don't like me, cool. If you do like me, also cool.

I'll do my best to be nice to people.

Please hydrate and take care of yourself. Don't forget to eat and get plenty of sunlight.