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Woolleybeans replied to the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago
Lincoln covers most of the things on the list, I think, plus students and being hilly.
What are the family like?
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Philippa East started the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago
Well done, Janette. Brilliant news 😊
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JT. replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
That’s fabulous new. Congratulations. Time to open the bubbly.
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John S Alty replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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Daedalus replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Last day to enter this, if anyone fancies a go. 400 words, theme of ‘new beginnings’
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
I’m painting my old Sanyo microwave to match the kitchen cupboards.
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Athelstone posted an update 7 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Hi @alanr,
Ooo, thanks for sharing! I like the sound of these supernatural elements, and the interplay between your three main characters. I was just thinking today about then book “Ice” by Anna Kavan. I think yours has similarities to this too.
Okay, I’ve dived straight in and edited, as I see fit. Feel free to disagree with any or all of my…[Read more]
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Hi Andrew, am looking forward to the Workshop in November.
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Sandra replied to the topic Fahrenheit Press: NOT just for women, but noting an imbalance in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 7 months ago
Check out the novels first though – a good way to judge whether they’re you’re sort of publisher.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago
Nice one! What is your book about?? Don’t think you’ve told me yet.
Not sure it was mine you read. No tube crash in mine (just a tube crush). only started it in 2015 too. I wonder whose story it was!
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