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John S Alty replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
Well done Janette!
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Janette started the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but I have more good news to share. I have just been informed that my story, 32 Ivy Place, has won the Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. They had this to say:
All the judges enjoyed reading your story and I have the pleasure of informing you that it has been judged to be one of the top three.
We…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Mean and generous tied at 11 each so the outcome at the moment is generous by default. Anybody yet to vote who feels like being mean?
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Generous please. There’s already enough meanness in the world.
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That’s true of the world. But had you considered that a little meanness might help the short story challenge?
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No, m’dear. I don’t know enough about it to consider whether or not it needs help – and assume it’ll be strong enough. 😀
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Daedalus replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Last day to enter this, if anyone fancies a go. 400 words, theme of ‘new beginnings’
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
I’m painting my old Sanyo microwave to match the kitchen cupboards.
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Elle posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Great masterclass today from Andrew Wille and Words Away and so nice to meet Hilary and Julie.
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It was so helpful, specially the bit on zhoozhing your plot, not least to learn how to spell zhoozhing (which my daughter says is something you do to your hair). Great to meet you, too, L.
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Just a quick note to all Denizens: if you’ve missed the “Room with a View” challenge, take a quick trip to the group “A Room with a View” and read up on this short story extravaganza. You have until 22:00 tomorrow (Sunday 30th September) to join the group and make choices as explained in the Welcome Topic. It’s great fun and lasts until FEBRUARY…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
You’re welcome. Good luck!
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Elle replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Philippa if you ever want a side writing-business I suggest a cover letter consultancy/critique service.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
To explain my changes:
Para 1: what kind of book
You sound a bit waffly on genre. I’ve tried to make it more specific, avoid the term ‘borderline literary’, and simply give your nice elevator pitch upfront. I think your setting is a real USP so I’ve got that in upfront too.I fear an agent will freak at your word count! Books above 100k words…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi @alanr,
Ooo, thanks for sharing! I like the sound of these supernatural elements, and the interplay between your three main characters. I was just thinking today about then book “Ice” by Anna Kavan. I think yours has similarities to this too.
Okay, I’ve dived straight in and edited, as I see fit. Feel free to disagree with any or all of my…[Read more]
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Hi Andrew, am looking forward to the Workshop in November.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Nice one! What is your book about?? Don’t think you’ve told me yet.
Not sure it was mine you read. No tube crash in mine (just a tube crush). only started it in 2015 too. I wonder whose story it was!
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Am at Wolves and Apples tomorrow… Lots of well known children’s authors speaking or leading workshops (Anne Fine, Tamsin Winter, Narinder Dhami, to name but a few) so will be interesting to see what they say. Also got a 1-2-1 with a publisher. There’s bound to be a blog in it.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Fahrenheit Press: NOT just for women, but noting an imbalance in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for flagging this, @sandradavies
Incidentally, despite the call to arms for subs from female writers, @pinkbelt75 I wonder if you’ve considered these guys for your crime novel(s)?
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi @alanr,
Nice typo spot! Man, there’s always one (or 12).
Yes, this is the novel I’ve now rewritten in dual POV. The original version I was peddling here was too much of a coming-of-age story and (in Sarah’s words) “not twisty enough”. Cue complete rewrite!
Though, as I’ve mentioned before, the suggested changes simply helped me get it…[Read more]
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Bella replied to the topic My failure in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
@andrew – I loved your para about us imagining ourselves in the new job. I must confess that on that basis I have consistently failed to win the lottery. Off to read your blog now.
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