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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Well done Libby, excellent. Good job, Jane.
Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Great entry, Libby and a very well deserved win.
Jane – another great competition. Thanks.
Sandra replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Very well done, Libby – such a strong and individual tale (as were they all) and thank you Jane for the prompting and the comments.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Thank you everyone. And sorry for the delay. We’re away for a few days from tomorrow and I had quite a few things that had to be done before we went.

A cracking bunch of entries. I hope you enjoyed writing these as much as I enjoyed reading them. As usual I was struck by the many different ways they all responded to the theme.

1) @johnalty. I…[Read more]
JaneShuff replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Thank you all! I am looking forward to readying them. I am out most of today so results will be posted this evening.
Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

‘You don’t have a future, not really,’ said Gregor. He shifted his bones on the stone floor making his chains rattle.

‘Ah,’ said the philosopher, at length, ‘you’re one of those Zenonians. A Stoic I suppose. You imagine that because we can never sufficiently divide the instant we call the present, then it must be an illusion, as is the future. A…[Read more]
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3 writing exercise "I don't remember", Sandra in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

Nope, Raine, it does not 🙂

I’m trying (struggling) to write a man who, the more I get to know him, the more I realise he has psychopathic tendencies, from the hiding in plain sight/joy of transgression PoV. Born into (8th generation) family business but wants to forge his own path (while holding on to respectability) so secretly deals in…[Read more]
John S Alty posted an update 6 years, 4 months ago

The activity thread is rather strange since the DIY MA programme got underway – it’s like overhearing half a conversation. Intriguing.
- Athelstone replied 6 years, 4 months ago
  
  Unfortunately, WordPress with its plugins that give us groups etc. has a fair few bugs. For some unknown reason, the DIY MA group, in spite of being set as private, spills its conversations if you select Activity whether you’re a member or not.
  - JaneShuff replied 6 years, 4 months ago
    
    You should join us, John. It’s very relaxed!
    - Raine replied 6 years, 4 months ago
      
      Yeah, soz about that. I and the admins have both (all) tried to sort it and it just isn’t playing. Frustrating, but if it lures you into joining in, then maybe that’s a win!
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3: Writing Exercise, Bella in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

“the miscarriage story is a lie” – aha! I did think there was something over- … stilted? about the letter. A bit too well-composed for the trauma undergone.
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3: Writing Exercise, Bella in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

I remember Waltraut as being a well-established character of yours, even though I don’t remember reading anything about her. The writing, of what ought to be written, and the tearing up – is it weakness or selfishness? (my money goes on the latter).
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3: Writing Exercise, Raine. in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

Heartbreaking. Those inconsequentialities so poignant and the “plucking a sunripe fruit from a tree, pressing it against your cheek for the simple joy” such a vivid recollection of the good. Yet my impression is she got out – had the strength of character to get out – much earlier than many.
I’m wondering if she posted this, though?
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3 writing exercise "I don't remember", Sandra in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

Thanks Raine – son has been quite insistent about making space for himself! It’s his father who keeps eluding me, despite him having to be MC (apart from the usual duo of Luke and Baz)
Sandra replied to the topic Class 3 Writing Exercise "I Don't Remember" – KazG in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

Thanks Kaz – this inspired me to have a go at fleshing out a new character from an unexpected viewpoint, as well as bringing memories of my own then ending with an adult viewpoint. That endless circle, eh?
Sandra started the topic Class 3 writing exercise "I don't remember", Sandra in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

I don’t remember my parents laughing together.

I don’t remember my father being silly; his ‘jokes’ always cruel or intending educational.

I don’t remember being shy at junior school because of how many cousins there were there.

I don’t remember, until this year in sixth form, being just me, and not one of ‘the Duncans’, but neither do I re…[Read more]
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 3 Writing Exercise "I Don't Remember" – KazG in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 4 months ago

Ow Wow Kaz. That is fantastic. Funnily enough I have just come to a bit in my WIP that made me think of this exercise. I might have a go at it too!
John S Alty replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 4 months ago

Hi @skylark, good to see you’re back.
Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 4 months ago

@squidge hello! Great to hear the Tilda series is progressing. I’ve got the first one in the queue for bedtime reading to the boys and can’t wait to see how it’s evolved from when I first read it years ago on the Cloud. I think I missed that there as going to be a remake of David Copperfield as well. I see most films at our community cinema club…[Read more]
Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 4 months ago

@kazg yes, how I will laugh! I came across my very, very first shitty draft a year or so ago and it was quite something. Good to see how far I’ve come, at least!
Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 4 months ago

@philippaeast Hello Philippa!! Good to see you too. I’m not sure I’m at the elbow-grease point yet. Mostly shovelling all the words into various sorting piles while scratching my head and wondering when the novel will apppear. But it’s all good. Ideas firing off all over the place. How’s it all going at your end? So excited for you. Are you not…[Read more]
JaneShuff replied to the topic Monthly competition – January 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 4 months ago

Just a quick reminder that you have until Friday midnight to get your entries for this month’s competition (around 400 words on the theme of The Future interpreted in any way you wish). I know some of you, like me, are fighting to finish your entries for the Winter Competition but can I tempt those of you who are sitting back and basking in the…[Read more]
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