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John S Alty replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Thanks, Daeds, a valid point and I appreciate the input.

John S Alty replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Well done Seagreen, fully deserved.
Thanks, Daeds. Yes, I was in SA for the election. What do you mean by “on the nose”?

Janette replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

The online version of my story is now ready to view. Here is the link if you’d like to take a look:
2018 DG Comp – First Place

Seagreen started the topic Monthly comp – October 2018 in the forum Monthly Competition 8 years ago

Left Luggage

You can be the finder, the keeper, or the person in the lost and found looking after the following items:

An old army great coat
A banjo or ukulele
A plastic lunchbox with a 60’s TV theme (contents up to you)
A spellbook (my nod to Halloween)

Choose one and weave a compelling story around its loss or discovery.
No more than 400…[Read more]

Jules replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Well done, Sea 🙂 A very well deserved win. And thanks Daed for getting the ball rolling. Great monthly comp.

Seagreen replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Ah, Daeds, you’re too generous. I didn’t expect that, and have, in fact, been checking the Den frequently today to find out what the theme for this month’s comp would be 🙂

I’m delighted, of course, given the calibre of the entries, but hope no-one expects that same level of insight when it comes to October’s judging.

Off to think of something to set…

Squidge replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Well done, Sea! And thanks for setting us off on a monthly comp journey again here in the Den, Daeds.

Sandra replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years ago

Well done Sea – a breath-stopping piece beautifully (dare I say?) conceived.

Janette replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 8 years 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.

Squidge replied to the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years 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]

Squidge started the topic Wolves and Apples Conference 2018 in the forum Blogs 8 years 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.

Janette replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years 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.

Hilary replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Hurray! Well done, Janette. That’s brilliant news.

Philippa East started the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years 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]

Philippa East replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Oh excellent! You are on a ROLL. Well done!

Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 8 years 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]

Seagreen replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Just saw the news on Facebook but Woohoo! again 😀

Jules replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Well done, Janette. Brilliant news 😊

@helen