Activity – Den of Writers

Athelstone posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago

OK all. Did you miss out on your chance to join the “Things that go bump” writing challenge? Well, just like Brigadoon, we have appeared again – just briefly – to give you one last, brief, opportunity to join your fellow Denizens. To grab the opportunity send me a Direct Message and I’ll tell you what to do. ACT FAST! This offer expires on 1…[Read more]
Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 9 months ago

A week left to get your rage on the page or your venom on the vellum!
Doug started the topic Robotomania in the forum Coffee Shop 5 years, 9 months ago

Yesterday I got a heads-up from an audiobook about Hanson Robotics. Those things have really come along, and not only that, they seem to have built one as Philip K. Dick!

I wanted to insert a pic of it here, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to do that. So I’ll include a link instead. If you Google it, there are also YouTube videos of people…[Read more]
Libby replied to the topic Keep at it, Keep at it! in the forum Blogs 5 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations, Doug. Sounds like you’re on a roll. It’s lovely having that feeling of not wanting to stop.
Doug started the topic Keep at it, Keep at it! in the forum Blogs 5 years, 9 months ago

Hi all,

I turn 59 next month, getting up to the age where you’re growing conscious of your own mortality. When I was a teen, why I could do anything! I took it for granted I was gonna live forever! When I gave in to my writing life-calling at 27, I still had my whole life ahead of me. But not so now.

The trouble is, I’ve wasted a lot of time…[Read more]
- Kate replied 5 years, 9 months ago
  
  Brilliant, Doug. Long may this burst of activity and enthusiasm last.
Doug replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum CoronaMo 5 years, 9 months ago

BTW Jules, I’m finally listening to that audio of Hamlet! And yes, it lives up to its legend.

I wonder what literature would be like today, had there been no William Shakespeare? I’ve read that he inspired Hermann Melville to keep going with Moby Dick.
- Jules replied 5 years, 9 months ago
  
  So glad your enjoying it! It’s amazing how many writers and artists Shakespeare infuenced – many in genres you’d never expect! 😊
Squidge replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 9 months ago

There’s a monster inside of me.

It was born when Noellia moved into number 14.

The car started it. A shiny new Fiat 500. Electric. In powder blue. Parked on the drive. I looked at my own clapped out Fiesta and felt the first stirrings of new life, deep in my chest.

She fed the monster well, did Noellia.

Had an open house, she did. Invited…[Read more]
Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 9 months ago

Halfway through the month, so still time to get an entry in!
Doug replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

“Written in the Scars” 101 words

Some people left a scar, it was a vertical one, slashing straight down. Not on the skin, where anyone sees it; this is inside, where it leaves its mark on your mind.

Then, others cut another scar, a horizontal line across the top of the first, and another right below it following the same track. An F.

So it…[Read more]
Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

By the Sword – 347 words

Another hand clutched my black-jacketed shoulder.
Another cliché joined the collection.
Another pitiful frown.
Whispers drifted over; how brave she was being; a credit to her husband – oh, how she would miss him …

The bastard.

These people, they had been as blind to reality throughout the shit’s life; to his barbed…[Read more]
Sandra replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

0815 Wednesday 12 December (350 words, 1 an expletive)

I assumed … God help me, I assumed McCallan had come with news of arrests, of mitigation. Or at least reassurance of progress
Instead –
Instead – Rob.
Robbie my son, my first-born.
Dead.
Dead in her car.
She the driver. No blame … no blame for Robbie, McCallan said.

Robbie, who Moira r…[Read more]
Sandra replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Well done, Sea – and also for the theme of next month’s competition.
Thanks Janette, for an opportunity to rehearse a scene, and for feedback.
Seagreen started the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

If you don’t mind, I’m going to steer away from the typical Halloween-type thing. Instead, I’d like you to get in touch with your negative emotions – hate, fear, despair – whatever you like and however you like.
I’m setting the word limit at 350 words to keep it intense.
Seagreen replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Eek! Sorry about this, but I’ve been caught on the hop. Loved ALL of your stories and wasn’t expecting to be anywhere near the podium this month.
Thanks to Janette for hauling me out of a particularly deep rut with the theme for this comp, and thanks to all of you for challenging me to be better.
I think I have a idea for October…
Raine replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Just remembered to check in… Well done @seagreen!! It’s a fab story! And thank you @janette for the kind feedback and giving me a lunchtime prompt! 😊
John S Alty replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Well done, @seagreen, excellent story.
Athelstone replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Great stuff @seagreen. Super story.
Libby replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Congratulations @seagreen. I love the voice in your story.
Janette replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

Results
Six entries this month, each a real pleasure to read, but the strength of writing has made judging a tough order.

John S Alty – Sunset
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Frank and Sarah shipwrecked and stranded on an island. Loved the ‘knob of butter’ image of a sun setting, though felt the expression could have been strengthened if it…[Read more]
Libby replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago

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And the theme for this evening is Armageddon. Car after car heads west into London under a roseate sky, a bursting bloom, seepage of orange and crimson, a lure like a turn-on.

I drive. We all drive.

Earlier today, Clare’s voice on the phone.

– Who is Emily?

Emily. Emily naked.

– Dunno. Why d’you ask?

– You left your…[Read more]
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