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Debi Alper posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago
Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me here. I’m neck-deep in prep for York and reading for the Costas (largest ever entry this year), as well as trying to sort out the new platform for the course. I’ll make sure I find time to hang out here whenever I can. So good to know this place exists. xx
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Wonderful to see you here, Debi.
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I’m feeling quite emosh TBH. What a great space.
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Having just kicked off a competition on the Cloud – and the Cloud currently lying on its back contemplating its maker, I hope this isn’t the only place (apart from the Townhouse, obviously)
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You’re a total legend for starting a new comp. No idea what lies in wait for the Cloud. Sigh.
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It’s not looking good at the moment.
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Yay! Hello, Debi.
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*waves*
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Kate replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
This has been a really encouraging thread for someone whose still battering at the agents’ doors. I am definitely one for bloody minded perseverance, so I’ve got that one ticked, and am always striving to improve my craft. I’ll take a look at those podcasts Philippa, they sound excellent.
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Barny replied to the topic Test in the forum Critiques 7 years, 9 months ago
Hi, Hel. Glad you joined!
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Kate replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
I know just how you feel Richard. It really sucks. But I tell myself if I don’t sub, I don’t have any chance, so keep on scratching at those doors.
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Kate replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
Thanks Philippa. It’s magical realism, so never going to be an easy sell, but I’m not giving up quite yet. At least I have that bit of paper from a professional saying it’s good that I can get out and stroke occasionally to console myself! Thinking about retiring my adventurous soul and writing some chick lit instead. :/
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Kate replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
Following a really positive book doctor report on my MS that said in a fair world my book would get published, I started submitting back in May. I’ve had nothing but form rejections.
So my advice PB is, when the rejections start coming in, you have to hold on very tight to the fact that it’s not your writing that’s bad, it’s just very difficult to…[Read more] -
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Barny replied to the topic A Room with a View in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
Totally barking, Ath, but very very well done!
MPO is that if the cloud goes then all communication with participants goes too and you aren’t responsible for that. Attempting to continue with a subset wouldn’t be the same competition, would it?
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Squidge replied to the topic Wolves and Apples 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 9 months ago
Sounds interesting – will look it up
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Barny replied to the topic Test in the forum Critiques 7 years, 9 months ago
I see the lifeboat FAQ and the house rules thread as well as this topic and the creitique FAQ
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