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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly comp: Feb 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 2 months ago
Nice one, Libby.
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Libby replied to the topic Monthly comp: Feb 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 2 months ago
PS The odd layout is courtesy of the Den. It’s not some artistic effort on my part, though it could be due to my failure to understand Den formatting. 🙂
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Libby replied to the topic Monthly comp: Feb 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 2 months ago
Here’s the opening scene of a drama. 349 words
The scene is a contemporary kitchen. Magnets hold lists to the fridge. Children’s paintings are on the walls. MARCUS, 70, sits at the table, idle, and SAM, 40, stands at a counter, preparing food. Marcus wears his hair longer than Sam and has a brass bangle and a leather bracelet on one wrist.…[Read more]
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John S Alty replied to the topic A Bad Job: Thirsk, 1892 in the forum Blogs 7 years, 2 months ago
Another hugely entertaining tale of the rails, and very informative too. Thanks Richard.
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 2 months ago
I sense there is very little interest in the monthly, (or two monthly or three monthly competition), so perhaps we should just bag the whole thing. Put Jonathan out of his misery. It’s becoming embarrassing.
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Kate replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 2 months ago
Fab Elle. These are great.
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Libby replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 2 months ago
These are terrific @elle. Congratulations!
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Libby replied to the topic Regular Den competition – where next? in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 2 months ago
I’m happy to provide prompts. @Squidge has offered as well, so we could start with hers and I’ll do the next round?
Perhaps the next prompter could put their name forward during current prompt month IYSWIM.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly comp: Feb 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 2 months ago
OK, I’ll go first:
Sunday morning
A late breakfast, tea and toast, the paper folded at the cryptic crossword. 22 down, Kathmandu hippie hospital, 9 letters. Michael scratched his head with the pen. Just an average Sunday.
The doorbell rang, startling him. Nobody called on Sunday. Nobody called on any other day for that matter, not since he’d p…[Read more] -
Kate replied to the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
Thanks, Sandra.
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Squidge replied to the topic Camp NaNoWriMo in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 2 months ago
Just to prove how stupid I am – did not realise that the camp didn’t let you post anything until the official start of the writing period. But at least I know where to find the thing to log word count – even if it’s not appearing yet.
Can you tell I’ve not done this before? *face plant*
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Kate replied to the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
That would be a nice touch, Sandra. He’s 18 and it’s his pride and joy.
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Kate replied to the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
I do that too, Sandra.
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Kate replied to the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Sandra. The ‘mate’ was an attempt to show gender. Always tricky in first person. I’ve never been on a motorbike so your observations are most useful, as are your suggested tweaks. Much appreciated.
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Kate replied to the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Bella. I’m relieved it works for you and thanks for all the tweaks. Definitely should be ‘they would come for me.’ Great catch.
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Squidge replied to the topic Camp NaNoWriMo in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 2 months ago
Having never done Nano before, someone’s going to have to tell me how I log my word count, cos I can’t find where on the menu bar I do that. I have found stats… just not how to change them.
Sometimes I really hate technology.
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Kate started the topic New first chapter in the forum Critiques 7 years, 2 months ago
I’ve rewritten the first chapter of my WIP so many time I feel completely blind to it. Have I created a hook or is it just plain confusing?
Would appreciate any thoughts. It is young adult genre, so you’ll need to pretend you’re sixteen! I’m intending to apply to Write Mentor with it, so any nit picking also appreciated.
Were they watching me…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Camp NaNoWriMo in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 2 months ago
OK, looks like I’m going to be ‘Silver Squidge’ as just Squidge was already taken…
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Squidge replied to the topic Camp NaNoWriMo in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 2 months ago
Might join you – I can use it to be Camp NaNoEdMo again – that worked well for me once before.
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