Hello there TongueJoy, reading your intro, I suspect you will feel at home in these forums. The interchange is a akin to that in the chat room, but the typing and thinking speeds are more leasurely, and the conversations are often more closer to discussions than chat. A gross generalisation I know - but a still, I think, a valid point.
You might wish to join writers' block where you can further develop your writing skills in a small supportive group. There are a number of forums in the Reading and Writing section - have a browse and see which ones you fancy joining in with.
Whatever you do, I hope you have a good time here.
cariad