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Raine posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago
Mulling monthly comp ideas and realising that I’m better at dismal endings than I am hopeful beginnings…
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 10 months ago
OK. Would you mind if an Admin made a small edit to the warning (have a look at your DMs if you want)?
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 10 months ago
It would be helpful to add a little more detail in the warning, Tony, just so people can be prepared for what they are about to read.
This is not an issue with the story itself; but I think it might serve as a courtesy to others to let them know what they are about to read. -
Philippa East replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 10 months ago
Hi Squidge!
How lovely to read about Tilda, and dive into the world you have created. I really like the idea of Tilda being so aware of the Power inside her – literally feeling it – but now grappling to translate this into the creation of the orb. It’s quite symbolic in a way!
Overall, this second version seems tighter than the first, so well…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 10 months ago
At the very least, it needs a trigger warning…
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Philippa East replied to the topic Festival of Writing news…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Thanks, Janette. Poop, sorry I missed you at York – I still haven’t matched up real life faces! I hope all is well with you and your writing and you had a successful Festival. x
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Seagreen replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 10 months ago
Might I request that the warning above be amended to highlight the offensive nature of the post? Thanks.
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Woolleybeans replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Fall y’all!
I can say it. And wave my accent appropriate hat in the air, and drink a shot of whisky. (I am really doing that last one)
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Daedalus replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
This is wonderful news CJ. Important step on the road – I suspect the fact is has taken a long time is a good thing. Beware the quickly sorted contract.
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Daedalus posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago
Started out writing a blog about the sorry tale of my first novel, disappointing publishing experience, imploding publisher and legal battle to recover my rights. Has turned into a three-part series…
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
YES!!! So blooming proud of you :-* Can’t wait to get my hands on it xxx
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
Still smiling π π π
I’m halfway through a blog post about the festival – but also still catching up on sleep! -
Squidge and
Sophie Jonas-Hill are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
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Jules replied to the topic Book 2 of Oath and Crown out soon in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Haha Odo the lurcher will always have a special place in my heart but I was talking of bishop Odo – who behaved exactly as a bishop was not supposed to both in going to war bearing arms and in other matters π
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Seagreen replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 10 months ago
Yes. I much prefer the start of this.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Book 2 of Oath and Crown out soon in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Yes, Flying to the Edge. Itβs a slight connection, but itβs there
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RichardB replied to the topic Book 2 of Oath and Crown out soon in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Yes, when I first started on An Argument, I kept thinking ‘Who’s that?’ and ‘What’s going on here?’ I soon got into it, but a straight-through read would avoid those little glitches.
So what’s your last NF book? I’ve lost track. Flying to the Edge?
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Daedalus replied to the topic Book 2 of Oath and Crown out soon in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
@jillybean Odo the bishop of Bayeux or Odo the lurcher?
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Every ending is a new beginning! *grins like she’s in an inspirational photo*
I have an idea but I think even as a new beginning it might be a bit depressing!
Now I know that’s not true, Raine!
You can have a new beginning that will inevitably lead to a dismal ending. Just take out the ending.
i.e. “She fell in love with him the moment she saw him singing along during Mamma Mia 2.”
I too seem unable to think of anything except gloomy endings
Mad, that’s exquisite!
@janeshuff, suggestion for next month’s challenge perhaps! π
I’ve taken a morning off to write something – the first one unsettled me so much, I was determined to make it uplifting, regardless of crap-factor.