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Squidge and Elle are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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Kate Hudson and HELEN KAMPFNER are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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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.
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!)
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!
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
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.
John S Alty replied to the topic Friends in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 7 months ago

Thanks Jules.
Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

I have so missed reading your writing! So good to see you here x

Ooh… I like this. Love the ramblings of his mind and the nuggets he reveals. I think I only noticed one it’s instead of its towards the start, so don’t worry so much about the dyslexia…

The first thing I picked up on are his speech/thought patterns. By which I mean he sounds…[Read more]
Squidge replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Like it. You mentioned ‘telly’ bits – as in telling, rather than showing. So when we first meet Florence, you tell us ‘a woman was sitting in a chair’ – a simple change like ‘a woman sat in a chair, eyes on the tv’ can make it less so. Similarly, towards the end, ‘He held a glass in each hand which…’could become something like ‘The glasses in…[Read more]
Debi Alper replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

Kaz! KAAAAAZZZZ! This is utterly brilliant news. I’m so delighted and excited for you. You’re absolutely right to have an agent too, even though you’ve already got what most people want from an agent. As soon as there’s somewhere online that I can link to, I’ll be adding you to the Self-Edit Hall of Fame. Lots of you are already listed there.…[Read more]
John S Alty replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

You mean the coppery tang of blood as her scalpel slices through pale flesh?! Just kidding. I know what you mean, Laure, I need to work on the atmosphere.
I hope this exercise is helping others to get a grasp of what makes a story work – join in everyone.
John S Alty started the topic Friends in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 7 months ago

Can someone explain this “friends” thing? I have seen it on other forums, so I know it’s a recognized feature. And I’ve had “friend requests” to which I always respond positively. What I don’t get is what it does that just being a member of the forum doesn’t. Aren’t we all friends? Confused.
Kate replied to the topic Flash Fiction Win – posted in the right place now, I hope 😉 in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

This is brilliant news. Congratulations.
Kate replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

Huge congratulations.
Squidge replied to the topic Flash Fiction Win – posted in the right place now, I hope 😉 in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

So, so pleased for you – to get placed once in a comp is awesome, but to be placed twice in the same one? Out of this world!

I am so chuffed with all this good news today in the Den!!
Squidge replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

Squeeeeee!!! So, so pleased for you! And Penguin Random House too? Flip – that’s the big time! Can’t tell you how delighted I am for you xxx
John S Alty replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 7 months ago

Taking on board the comments so far, here’s an edited version, with a title change.

The First Time
Two men wearing overcoats followed the nurse down the corridor.
“Florence has quite perked up since you arranged this visit so she should be able to answer your questions. She’ll tire quickly, though, remember she’s over ninety.”
“Thank you, we’l…[Read more]
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