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Bella replied to the topic Craft Seminar Class 1: Getting Started: Memory, Obs in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months ago@janeshuff – I think that’s a good idea. Maybe we should have a dedicated thread, called “Craft Seminar Class x : Diary” started by whoever’s first off the blocks?
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Craft Seminar Class 1: Getting Started: Memory, Obs in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoWhen I’ve done courses in the past on other things as well as writing, we’ve often either kept a diary or shared ‘reflections’ on each section and what we thought we learned from it. I’ve found this very helpful both to clarify my own thoughts and to see what others gained. Plus it was interesting to see what different things people got from the…[Read more]
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KazG replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoGood dialogue harvesting @squidge, and I especially liked the peas 🙂
I thought your ‘gorgeous’ para was really arresting and clear, it didn’t feel forced or unnatural at all and it was really vivid. What a dream! Beautifully captured.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Fascinating tale, Philippa, well done for sticking it out to a triumphant end. Looking forward to reading the book.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 6 years, 6 months ago
I couldn’t do this idea justice. The right person could really build the tension and explore the changing relationships of the three characters as the story builds. Interesting project for someone, but not me.
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Athelstone started the topic The truth about – back then (part 2) in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Well, I got away with the last one so this is another blog from the Word Cloud. Apologies again to former Cloudies who remember it. To repeat myself, it’s worth saying straight out that I’m also sorry if they seem too locker-room in style. The male gaze is overused and far less important than male writers suppose. But the blogs are who I was…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 6 years, 6 months ago
Ooo, it’s a bit like an updated spin on Dead Calm!
BTW – don’t assume you won’t write this idea. I almost gave an idea once… but then realised actually I wanted to write it myself!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Aw, you star, Jane!!! Thank you so much!! It really means a lot
BTW You are in the acknowledgements 🙂
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Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Hi Athelstone! And thanks.
Yes, I’m currently planning a launch party for February (whoop!). It will likely be in Lincoln, and you will all be welcome! Details to follow once I’ve sorted them out… -
Kate replied to the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 6 years, 6 months ago
What a great crucible of an idea. I can see it as a film too.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
You certainly had a lot of ups and downs but congratulations for sticking with it all the way. I am so looking forward to reading it and have just pre-ordered it.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Well the story of the book is seriously interesting, so I can hardly wait to get my copy.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Incredible! Fifteen year olds in charge! Great blog.
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Hilary replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Raine. in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoYES about the detail. So evocative.
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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, 6 months agoSorry you’re feeling that way, Jane. It’s great that we can support one another with or without feedback – glad you posted anyway.
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Hilary replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoI 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, 6 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]
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John S Alty started the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 6 years, 6 months ago
I woke this morning with an idea for a short story/novella. It’s not something I’d tackle so I thought I’d put it out there for anyone looking for a new project:
Two women have taken on the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic for a charity – say, breast cancer awareness – and have acquired the necessary sponsorship, had a boat built and have…[Read more]
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RichardB replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 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]
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