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Janette replied to the topic National Creative Writing Industry Day in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 1 month ago
I daren’t book anything until I’m given a clean bill of health, which may be too late for this one. Hope you both get the recognition you deserve there x
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Raine posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Was supposed to have a webchat 1-1 with an agent today and my camera didn’t work (new updates I think) so I missed the whole bloody session and am SO frustrated as I was waiting for this to help me decide the way forward with the wip. Gah. Excuse me while I rant/sob.
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Oh, that’s awful. Have you managed to contact the agent to explain?
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Yes, and the people who were organising the meeting have also talked to her. She’s going to send me some feedback apparently, but that might take a while and urgh it’s just so frustrating. Plus me messing them around hardly leaves a good impression, does it?
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Oh Raine. I would be tearing my hair out and breaking things. What a b****r. I bet you were all psyched up for it as well…
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I don’t know. I wouldn’t hold it against somebody in your position and I’m sure the agent won’t either. I imagine that doesn’t help much though.
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Oh no! Blasted technology. Great when it works but a pain in the proverbial when it doesn’t! Hope the agent is sympathetic and you get something worthwhile in the feedback. Sending a hug x
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Having had a couple of technological cock-ups myself today, you have my sympathy, Raine. Hope a replacement session can be organised.
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Oh, ffs, what a time for technology to have a hissy fit! That’s awful, Raine, and I feel your frustration … but hopefully (surely) the agent will too. Here’s to the feedback being of the positive kind x
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Ug! So so frustrating. 🙁
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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
WOO HOOOOOOO!! Will be SO LOVELY to see you @seagreen! 🙂
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Raine replied to the topic 12 UK Literary Agents Seeking New Clients NOW in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 1 month ago
Thanks @gippsgirl, some of these look like good possibilities. 🙂 Good luck if you are subbing to any of them.
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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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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Phew – and thanks. The Orkney Distillery is gin, not whisky, and given the amount of free gin, good value as well as entertaining.
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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! -
Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Damn! Sorry @Raine (AND I posted that before the distillery tour!)
Hopefully my name &/or ‘Step do grave’ ought to find me – links I see might not be different.
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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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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
I’ve a couple of reviews on Blurb already, but would be pleased for a few more – honest ones, of course, (I’m not wanting to bit it up for sales) just whether you enjoyed (or didn’t) and why. Or Goodreads.
‘Longest shadows reach’ and ‘Commission and omission’ will be added within a couple of weeks – unless I get them out there I’ll fiddle with…[Read more]
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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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Hilary replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Well done, Kate! That’s great news.
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Sandra replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant, Kate – mega congratulations!!!! Really well done!!!
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John S Alty replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant, Kate. Well done!
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Hilary replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Tortoiseshell Specs
It was always worse when you first entered the house – the smell that made you want to hold your breath till you’d opened the windows, and the stuffy heat because she wouldn’t let you.
‘She’s asleep, the poor love,’ Thelma picked up her bag. ‘Call me if you need me.’ The door clicked shut behind her.
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Hilary posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Am rediscovering why I love writing as I begin work on Squidge’s monthly competition. Thank you Squidge!
I haven’t been around here much lately, but hello again, and I hope to remedy that, my friends. Novel submitted. ‘Declines’ coming in… but there’s still hope, somewhere. And another novel in the wings.
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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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Songs of Innocence and Experience 7 years, 1 month ago -
Sandra replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Early because I’m about to go on holiday (and yes, Squidge, definitely Valspar!)
Battle drab (400 words including title)
DS Fran Lloyd had visited Lucy before; remembered the picture window framing a stunning view of Edinburgh’s Castle perched on its volcanic mound; the stepped backsides of the buildings fronting the Royal Mile and a sliver o…[Read more]
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