h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hi there
I’m not a Scout but I am subscribed to the EG Writing Workshop and I’d like to draw to the Scouts attention something that has occurred in that forum just now.

New Writer U13402970 submitted a piece A41735964 (Chess) for consideration and assistance. Unfortunately he hadn‘t realised that it had already been done. That must have been a bit of a dampener for someone putting forward his first effort. Otherwise he did everything right and his effort on Chess wasn’t half bad for a start.

I feel that at the moment, more than anything else, H2 needs writers of this researchers potential. A word of encouragement from one or two official scouts might make that difference whether he tries again, or not. So, a plea for one or two of you to pass by his space and give a word of encouragement to try again.

Thanks.
Deke

I saw that one Deke, and am just in the process of writing up a response along the lines of suggesting to the author to write something else about chess, perhaps some interesting game plays or the like, to go alongside the Entry about chess

And for my , I agree with you

Crikey, that was quick. I'm impressed.

Thanks for responding so quickly. I'm sure that a note from an official Scout could make all the difference.

Deke

Opti is an Official Scout though Deke

Here you go Deke, F11272786?thread=5954590

Hopefully that isn't too much, and scares him off!

Thanks Deke, I've posted to the EGWW thread too.

Icy

Thanks for the quick response to my plea.

I just thought a bit of encouragement from others as well as myself and Opti would show that him he is not alone.

Well done guys and gels, thanks again.

Deke

I'll hold back for now then, wouldn't want to flood the poor newbie

Just noticed this. Yes I'm a Scout and am subscribed to both PR and the Edited Guide Writing Workshop. I left a message on the thread but if you like can write to them on their PS.

Don't worry, Opti, his Russian Checkers entry (A42080537) is in PR now (and has been for a while).

B'El I thought I'd seen other Entries by this Researcher

Yes, there is his M&S entry (A418387999), too. Both of them nearly finished, I think.