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Raine replied to the topic National Creative Writing Industry Day in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 1 month ago
Anyone thinking of going to this? I’ve booked and would be lovely to see a familiar face or two.
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Baz Baron replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Je M’Appelle Missy (384 inluding title)
A sweet voice announced, “Je M’Appelle Missy”.
I looked up from the menu and immediately two sets of Brown eyes burned into each other.
An awkward smile later and my schoolboy French produced a stunted smile from the young waitress which turned into a guffaw, like that of surprising a toddler wit…[Read more]
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Raine replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
@katemachon 😀
@sandradavies yes, that one works better ta! Enjoy the whisky! -
Raine replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
The link isn’t working for me, @sandradavies ??
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Raine started the topic National Creative Writing Industry Day in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 1 month ago
In Manchester on 1st Nov. 1-1s and some interesting panels.
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Raine replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Well done Kate – that’s a wonderful achievement (& will look splendid on those cover letters!). And a fancy evening event too! How exciting!
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KazG replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Oh that’s fantastic!! Brilliant news, very happy for you! When do we get to read the micro masterpiece? 🙂
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Squidge replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant news, Kate – well done!!!!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Fantastic! Congratulations!!!! I’ll add a few more!!!
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Seagreen replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Excellent news! Congratulations! 🙂
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Anyone from York dropping in to the Den over this weekend? How did Friday Night Live go? How’s Janette’s wheels? And have you all spent a fortune at the bar yet?
Say hi to all the Denizens and cloudies from me.
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Good fun. John’s was easily the best but he didn’t win 🙁 Drank my way through a week’s pocket money on Friday. Bit green on Saturday morning. Enjoyable so far. Series of new 2 hour workshops called ‘labs’ this year. Went to Jail Duncan’s “World Building” and he still overran by 25 minutes. He used the f-adjective so many times that after the…[Read more]
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A blog will be nice. I’ve missed catching up.
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Looking forward to the blog. Missed the real thing. (Would never like to go to another of H Duncan’s workshops, if that’s who you mean, though I know some think they’re great.)
Specially sorry to miss John’s reading, which I can quite believe was the best, and seeing ‘Cloudies’/Denizens. Maybe next year. There’s been lots of ‘family stuff’ this…[Read more]
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Oh, what a shame for John. Hope he got some interest though from the agents? I don’t remember Hal Duncan using the f-bomb when I sat in his workshops a few years ago.
Fingers crossed that next year, I might be able to go again; currently in the throes of getting T ready for uni a week on Monday (a week earlier than we thought, thanks to Freshers…[Read more] -
A blog will be very interesting. Thanks, Ath.
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Blog, please, Ath.
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Yes, HAL not Jail – never was great at typing onto a phone. Blog when my mind’s all connected back up and the M1 is out of my bloodstream.
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Hal is the weegie, right? He cracks me up slightly & yeah, I remember some pretty fluent swearing going on.
Hurray for @johnt3 doing so well. I’m not surprised his reading was fantastic. 🙂-
The scooter went very well, thanks, @squidge. I couldn’t have done York without it (and the help of our friend group, who were awesome). Debi created a messenger group to help us communicate (and so that I could call out for help when needed), which was a brilliant idea and worked so well, I think it should be repeated, injuries or not, next year.…[Read more]
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Looking forward to hearing about York from everyone who’s going… Have a fab time and may you have plenty of ink in your pens! x
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Raine posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Good luck and enjoy to folks heading to York today. Wishing you positive 1-1s and lovely writerly chats.
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Seagreen replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
DREAM WEAVER (267 WORDS INCLUDING TITLE)
In my dreams I’m strong and fearless. My sword is sharp and silver, but I won’t stab you if I don’t have to: I’ll give you the chance to surrender and walk away.
But only one chance, mind.
In my dreams, there are green trees that smell of apples and yellow roses that fill the garden with sunshine. Vampire…[Read more] -
Squidge started the topic Tilda of Merjan Book Launch in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Folks did ask when I was going to do a launch – details here: https://squidgesscribbles.blogspot.com/2019/09/book-launch-tilda-of-merjan.html
It’s a full daytime event in half term, although half term seems to run over two weeks and this is the first of the two.
But I have been wondering whether any Denizens would be up for an evening…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Calling all writers – this means you! There are 3 weeks left until the group “Songs of Innocence and Experience” becomes private and is closed to new members. This annual short story event has led to winning National Competition entries and inspired novels. It can draw out the best in you and at the very least is tremendous fun. To join, head…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Sandra, they are fun, aren’t they? Valspar (Other paint companies also available!) are the absolute best ones – much more imaginative than others I could mention!
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Baz Baron replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Interesting prompt. Some call me, Baz. Some call me, Chris(real name).
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
September comp’s up – realise it might be a bit quiet this month because of York, but looking forward to reading those who decide to give it a go.
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
I believe certain peeps have heard about comp placings for York this weekend…
Anyone else we don’t know about yet?!
Good luck to everyone who has been, commiserations to those who haven’t, and have a bloody good time the rest of you. x
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