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Mad Iguana and Kate are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago

Just noticed that people may not realise that by “I” in the post above, I mean the “@denofwriters” twitter account, which I’m currently curating.
I don’t mean my own personal twitter account, which tends to be less polite and helpful.
Daedalus replied to the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago

Good idea, Mad. Can’t think of anything right now, but will rack my brains. Would be great to see others’ suggestions
Mad Iguana started the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago

Anyone who’s been on Twitter may have noticed that I’m tweeting out some small nuggets of writing advice that I’ve found helpful.

I’m hoping to continue to do this on a semi-regular basis, but…
As I only have a limited number that are any use (if I had lots, I’d be a better writer than I am!), I wondered if any of the Denizens here had any that…[Read more]
Kate replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

I really liked this Squidge. Very immediate, straight into the action. Lovely voice. Thumbs up all around.
Jules replied to the topic On a more positive note… in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago

Lovely blog, Squidge. And your quilting is very impressive. What an amazing colour!
Squidge replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Apologies for the formatting! That’ll teach me to cut and paste…
Squidge started the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

…how does this grab you?

It wasn’t until her twenty-seventh attempt that Tilda finally managed to produce her first illuminorb.
And a good job, too, because by the twenty-sixth attempt, Silviu’s patience was wearing very thin. “Concentrate, Tilda,” the Ambakian powermage snapped.
“I am concentrating.” Tilda rubbed her palm against her…[Read more]
Squidge started the topic On a more positive note… in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago

Just to make up for the rather morose blog I shared a few days ago about the demise of the cloud, here’s one that is decidedly more upbeat. And has nothing to do with writing except for having a shout-out for the Den!

(Promise I won’t post tons of Scribbles links – I’ll only post the writingy ones from here on in!)
Elle and Sophie Jonas-Hill are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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Sophie Jonas-Hill replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Under clothes, what was I thinking? It’s why you need a fresh pair of eyes, wood for the trees!

Thank you 🙂
Philippa East replied to the topic Red (short story – 2,600 words) in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Hi Elle,

I remember you talking about this story, and I really like it. A very clever twist on the oldest of tales.

I think you set things up well: we are expecting her to be the victim, but it shifts dramatically and she becomes the predator, turning the tables with her newly-discovered sexual power. Your writing, descriptions etc. as always,…[Read more]
Elle replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Hi Sophia,

I enjoyed reading this and I like the way you get us into the MC’s head and show up how unhinged he is through his thoughts. I also like the subtle hint about OCD and the repeat of the four-pattern. I think you’ve suggested well that there is a lot more going about this MC that we don’t know yet.

One thing that stuck out for me in…[Read more]
Philippa East replied to the topic The Disappearance of Rebecca Faulks (short Story – 2,800 words) in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Hi Elle,
Yes, I can see how that addition can work to show her trying and failing.
xx
Squidge posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago

So… I really ought to do some housework before I do any writing today.

What’s that? You think I ought to do the writing first? Oh….go on, then. I will. Wordy Wednesday, here I come 😉
- Daedalus replied 7 years, 7 months ago
  
  Absolutely. In fact, doing the housework is clearly procrastination which you should avoid at all costs
  - Squidge replied 7 years, 7 months ago
    
    So far, have written a blog post, messaged a friend who is feeling frazzled about son starting uni, and am about to do a bit on the WIP. Happy Squidge!
Sophie Jonas-Hill replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Maybe just the one!;)
Janette replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

Happy dancing along with the rest, Kaz! Congratulations – this is so exciting. Sorry I’ve not been in among the beta readers but I’d love to catch up with this some time.
Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

I did wonder if there was an act involved… Not convinced you need lots more ‘innits’ unless he’s thinking them. Glad the thoughts were useful x
Sophie Jonas-Hill replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Hi Squidge!

Good point about moving him into the house, I have added ‘Once inside the door’ to make that clear, and I’ve had a bit of a tweak with his speech, but he is also trying to sound more respectable than he is, because (not a huge spoiler!) he’s putting on an act to her, but I’ve added in a bit more ‘innits!’

Cheerz!
John S Alty replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Thank you Squidge,I appreciate the input. Food for thought.
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