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Daedalus replied to the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years, 1 month ago
Good idea, Mad. Can’t think of anything right now, but will rack my brains. Would be great to see others’ suggestions
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Mad Iguana started the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years, 1 month ago
Anyone who’s been on Twitter may have noticed that I’m tweeting out some small nuggets of writing advice that I’ve found helpful.
I’m hoping to continue to do this on a semi-regular basis, but…
As I only have a limited number that are any use (if I had lots, I’d be a better writer than I am!), I wondered if any of the Denizens here had any that…[Read more] -
Jules replied to the topic On a more positive note… in the forum Blogs 8 years, 1 month ago
Lovely blog, Squidge. And your quilting is very impressive. What an amazing colour!
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Squidge replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 8 years, 1 month ago
Apologies for the formatting! That’ll teach me to cut and paste…
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Squidge started the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 8 years, 1 month 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 8 years, 1 month 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!)
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Squidge posted an update 8 years, 1 month 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 😉
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Absolutely. In fact, doing the housework is clearly procrastination which you should avoid at all costs
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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!
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Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 8 years, 1 month 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
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Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 8 years, 1 month 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]
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Squidge replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 8 years, 1 month 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]
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Daedalus replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
Read some of those stories, @johnalty – superb stuff, all with a strong, distinct voice. Even a couple of twists. Looking forward to finding @elle‘s stuff too
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Jules replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
Thabks for the shout out, Kaz 😊 it was your talent and perseverence that won the day though xxx
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Jules replied to the topic Friends in the forum Coffee Shop 8 years, 1 month ago
There are two things it does do, John.
1 – it forms one of the filters on what you want to see on the main wall (Activity tab on main menu). You can toggle through the sub menu and choose to only see what friends have said. Right now we’re a small forum of 70 but if we hit a couple of 1000 of active users, you might very well prefer to just see…[Read more]
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JT. replied to the topic Flash Fiction Win – posted in the right place now, I hope 😉 in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant news! You must be dancing!
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JT. replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
That’s absolutely fantastic news! Well deserved. Break open the bubbly!
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
I’m doing the moonwalk here for you, Kaz. Slippin’ and a slidin’ all over the place in celebration.
Well done!! Delighted for you and Ava and the agent and PRH who have a great book that’ll sell bucketloads. -
Mad Iguana replied to the topic Flash Fiction Win – posted in the right place now, I hope 😉 in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
Amazing stuff Janette. Well done!!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
Hi Kaz. I am just so excited and thrilled for you. Am going rund he house with a stupid grin on my face.
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Jules replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years, 1 month ago
This is so well deserved. I can’t wait to see Ava meet a larger audience. I’ve loved the book since our SE days! Congratulations, Kaz. Really thrilled for you xxx 😊😁💞
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