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Janette replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 9 months ago
Congratulation, Sea, very well deserved. And thank you, Daeds for such kind comments on my own story and for kicking all of this off.
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Squidge replied to the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 9 months ago
So…I live in an East Midlands town. With a university, a canal, a market, wealthy hillside houses, poorer terraces town centre and large housing estates springing up on the outskirts. So if you need to run any specifics past anyone, let me know!
But…for a story of abduction and return, perhaps it doesn’t matter which of the settings you pick.…[Read more]
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Squidge started the topic Wolves and Apples Conference 2018 in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
Had a great day on Saturday at this event – have blogged about it under the same title on the Scribbles if you are interested…
You can always learn something new, whatever stage of your writing you’re at.
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Janette replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Thank you everyone. For the moment, the Doubt Demons have gone to sulk in a corner, so I’m going to use the opportunity to crack on with my WIP.
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Hilary replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Hurray! Well done, Janette. That’s brilliant news.
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Philippa East started the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 9 months ago
Hello everyone,
I wonder if you can help me with an element of my novel… SETTING (arg!!)
As part of the editing process, I am trying to develop a deeper sense of place in my story. The novel is set in a mid-sized East Midlands town, with various geographical features (such as a canal) which serve scenes in the story.
Beyond that, the town…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Oh excellent! You are on a ROLL. Well done!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
Hi @alanr
I think this definitely sounds clearer and more focused, well done. You sound like you understand your own book, because you have described it clearly in para 1.
Couple of thoughts for the blurb bit (the bit we want to “zing”) – given that the book centres around the manananggal, I am curious to know how Galina becomes possessed……[Read more]
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Seagreen replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Just saw the news on Facebook but Woohoo! again 😀
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Jules replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Well done, Janette. Brilliant news 😊
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John S Alty replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
Well done Janette!
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Janette started the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 9 months ago
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but I have more good news to share. I have just been informed that my story, 32 Ivy Place, has won the Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. They had this to say:
All the judges enjoyed reading your story and I have the pleasure of informing you that it has been judged to be one of the top three.
We…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago
Mean and generous tied at 11 each so the outcome at the moment is generous by default. Anybody yet to vote who feels like being mean?
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Generous please. There’s already enough meanness in the world.
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That’s true of the world. But had you considered that a little meanness might help the short story challenge?
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No, m’dear. I don’t know enough about it to consider whether or not it needs help – and assume it’ll be strong enough. 😀
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago
I’m painting my old Sanyo microwave to match the kitchen cupboards.
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 9 months ago
Just a quick note to all Denizens: if you’ve missed the “Room with a View” challenge, take a quick trip to the group “A Room with a View” and read up on this short story extravaganza. You have until 22:00 tomorrow (Sunday 30th September) to join the group and make choices as explained in the Welcome Topic. It’s great fun and lasts until FEBRUARY…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
You’re welcome. Good luck!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 9 months ago
To explain my changes:
Para 1: what kind of book
You sound a bit waffly on genre. I’ve tried to make it more specific, avoid the term ‘borderline literary’, and simply give your nice elevator pitch upfront. I think your setting is a real USP so I’ve got that in upfront too.I fear an agent will freak at your word count! Books above 100k words…[Read more]
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