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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
So great to read this! CONGRATULATIONS! You definitely still need an agent regardless of interest from publishers – they do all the tricky stuff like negotiating contracts and mine has been so brilliant anytime I’ve asked her about the bits of publishing I’m not so sure about. Plus she’s helped me stand my ground a couple of times on things I…[Read more]
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Raine posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Mulling monthly comp ideas and realising that I’m better at dismal endings than I am hopeful beginnings…
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Every ending is a new beginning! *grins like she’s in an inspirational photo*
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I have an idea but I think even as a new beginning it might be a bit depressing!
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Now I know that’s not true, Raine!
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You can have a new beginning that will inevitably lead to a dismal ending. Just take out the ending.
i.e. “She fell in love with him the moment she saw him singing along during Mamma Mia 2.”-
I too seem unable to think of anything except gloomy endings
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Mad, that’s exquisite!
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@janeshuff, suggestion for next month’s challenge perhaps! 🙂
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I’ve taken a morning off to write something – the first one unsettled me so much, I was determined to make it uplifting, regardless of crap-factor.
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Tony Lyttle replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Yes, OK. I’ve DM’d you.
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
OK. Would you mind if an Admin made a small edit to the warning (have a look at your DMs if you want)?
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Tony Lyttle replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Unfortunately, Mad Ig, the post no longer allows me to edit it 🙁
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
It would be helpful to add a little more detail in the warning, Tony, just so people can be prepared for what they are about to read.
This is not an issue with the story itself; but I think it might serve as a courtesy to others to let them know what they are about to read. -
Whisks posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
In the midst of a blurry fortnight of visitors coming and going, so whizzing in and out, soz. Congrats to all those posting excellent news!
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Also feel like I’ve had endless weddings, visitors, trips and general shenanigans for months. Gets in the way of writing a bit, doesnt it! Lovely to see you, anyway.
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Waves and ditto what Raine said except the weddings.
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I know! In August I went out to see the world. Now in September, the world is coming to me. True story.
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Tony Lyttle replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
It does carry a trigger warning.
Readers are free to decide for themselves whether they wish to be offended. That is not my intention. -
Philippa East replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi Squidge!
How lovely to read about Tilda, and dive into the world you have created. I really like the idea of Tilda being so aware of the Power inside her – literally feeling it – but now grappling to translate this into the creation of the orb. It’s quite symbolic in a way!
Overall, this second version seems tighter than the first, so well…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
At the very least, it needs a trigger warning…
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Philippa East replied to the topic Festival of Writing news…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, Janette. Poop, sorry I missed you at York – I still haven’t matched up real life faces! I hope all is well with you and your writing and you had a successful Festival. x
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Seagreen replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Might I request that the warning above be amended to highlight the offensive nature of the post? Thanks.
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Woolleybeans replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
Fall y’all!
I can say it. And wave my accent appropriate hat in the air, and drink a shot of whisky. (I am really doing that last one)
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Daedalus replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
This is wonderful news CJ. Important step on the road – I suspect the fact is has taken a long time is a good thing. Beware the quickly sorted contract.
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Tony Lyttle replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
OK, I’ll post the first entry.
Content warning; contains graphic description of a pregnancy termination
NEW BEGINNINGS – ONE IN A MILLION [370 words + title and warning]
[Warning, some may find parts of this distressing]I’m one in a million!
A million sperms fought to get to my egg first and my one won! I’ve been growing ever since…[Read more]
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Daedalus posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Started out writing a blog about the sorry tale of my first novel, disappointing publishing experience, imploding publisher and legal battle to recover my rights. Has turned into a three-part series…
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