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Hilary replied to the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

Sorry you’re feeling that way, Jane. It’s great that we can support one another with or without feedback – glad you posted anyway.
Hilary replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

I love the bit of dialogue about the peas.
I found the listening exercise very hard. Tried it again the other day. I would need to be very close or the speakers would need to be very loud!
Interesting about trying to write ‘gorgeous’ when you don’t feel you normally do. A good exercise, though, to try a different approach. Scary dream!
JaneShuff replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 9 months ago

Her Granny’s face beamed through the steam rising from the jug that she clutched to her chest as though it was a precious jewel.

‘Surprise,’ she said.

Lily looked carefully at her. What could it be? Her plate was complete; a piece of white fish at the top; sweet corn balanced on the left; and mashed potato carefully piled to one side. She’d…[Read more]
RichardB replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

There was, of course, no such thing as corporate manslaughter back then. But I did hear that after one Victorian accident (not this one) where the driver was charged with manslaughter, Punch published a cartoon showing a policeman collaring the driver and a director walking away, with the caption ‘Yes, you’ve got one. But you ought to have got…[Read more]
Athelstone replied to the topic The truth about – back then in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

I’m not sure. An I remember exercise about a particular relationship would be something of a curiosity I think. I enjoyed writing these short pieces because they helped me remember the taste of the time rather than focusing on every intense flavour.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

Thanks both. Very, very much appreciated.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

I’m glad I don’t have your dreams Squidge. Having read a couple of your books I would say that even if you don’t ‘try’ to write gorgeous, a lot of your writing is. I’ve always loved the way you describe Tilda’s world. I wondered what it was about this that felt different and whether there was anything you learned from it that might spill over into…[Read more]
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Bella. in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

Brilliant, Bella. I hate custard too. It is the only thing I cannot eat. I remember standing over my mum while she wrote a letter to the school saying I didn’t have to eat it.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Raine. in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

Lovely I remember, Raine. So evocative. Reading everybody’s I remembers has really hammered home how much more important little authentic details are that overarching descriptions to bring a scene to life.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Hilary in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

That made me cry. Beautiful, Hil.
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Sea in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

And spark off similar memories for me!
JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Sea in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

Lovely, Sea. Amazing how little details conjure up the past.
Athelstone replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

It’s really hard to believe that somebody could send deliberately ridiculous/obstructive messages like Herbert John when lives were at stake (and I know he was only 18). That said, it’s a level of managerial incompetence and hubris that almost defies belief. Sadly, as the years go by it’s clear that more than cream floats to the top.

Another…[Read more]
JaneShuff started the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

I did the I remember about school. I am just posting because I did it but am feeling pretty rubbish about all things writing at the moment so would prefer no feedback.

I remember being taller than everyone else and fatter and spottier.
I remember the holes in my tights with blobs of nail varnish to stop the ladders growing.
I remember the band of…[Read more]
Hilary replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, Philippa. What a journey!
And I would just like to add, for the record, that while Philippa was going through all this, and working (and crying) so hard, she has continued to be ever-generous in giving support and encouragement to others. Much appreciated.
RichardB started the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

Railway accidents have many causes. Sometimes the fault is with the hardware: the signalling, the track, the trains themselves. More often one or more people make mistakes, through pressure of work, a moment’s lapse of concentration, or sheer negligence. But the Radstock collision of 1876 on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway was, fortunately,…[Read more]
Athelstone replied to the topic The truth about – back then in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

Thank you, Kaz. Do you think this might count as an “I remember” exercise?
JaneShuff replied to the topic Craft Seminar Class 1: Getting Started: Memory, Obs in the forum Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 9 months ago

I have been away for a few days and come back to an explosion of posts. I will do my best to properly catch up but feeling rather daunted.
Athelstone replied to the topic The truth about – back then in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

Thanks Gerry and Richard. Oh, and Richard – more rails. Definitely.
RichardB replied to the topic The truth about – back then in the forum Blogs 6 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for this. I remember your ‘The Truth About…’ blogs on the Cloud, and used to enjoy them immensely: perceptive (Isn’t hindsight wonderful?), moving, and uncompromisingly honest. This one is no exception.

And yes, there has been a sad dearth of blogs lately. Maybe it’s time for another tale of the rails…
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