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Squidge replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoThanks both, especially for the kind words about how I currently write.
I do have very vivid dreams, which are full of this level of detail. Sometimes, they’re full of sensation too, but this one wasn’t – I was simply an observer in this one.
Why did it feel false to write? I think it was because I was consciously trying to make it ‘gorgeous’…[Read more]
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Athelstone replied to the topic The truth about – back then in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 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.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
With such a litany of abysmal systems, irresponsible staff and wayward practices, it’s a wonder that a lot more than fifteen people weren’t killed. Not that that’s any consolation. The people who ran the show ought to have gone to prison for a very long time
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Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Hah hah! Reading back, I think I maybe make it sound worse than it was. Despite all the tears and tantrums, it still felt like a privilege to sit down and create something with my words. I still knew this was what I wanted to do. Plus, I have a lovely agent who I knew would support me. At the time, it was all so new though, such a steep learning…[Read more]
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Bella replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoI loved your overheard dialogue. Especially the one about the peas.
That was a pretty horrid dream, vividly described. I could imagine myself there. I was interested to hear it felt quite false and agree with JaneShuff that it might be interesting to consider why. It didn’t come across as false to me, although it did come across as much more like…[Read more]
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Elle replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
What @hilary said.
Despite going through all this rollercoaster Philippa is still here to support and encourage others and is very good at talking people off the ledge!!
Anyway, cannot wait to buy my Little White Lies copy.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoThanks both. Very, very much appreciated.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing exercise, Squidge in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoI’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]
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Bella. in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoBrilliant, 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.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Raine. in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoLovely 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.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Hilary in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoThat made me cry. Beautiful, Hil.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Sea in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoAnd spark off similar memories for me!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Class 1: Writing Exercise, Sea in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoLovely, Sea. Amazing how little details conjure up the past.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Chaos and Catastrophe: Radstock, 1876 in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 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]
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Squidge replied to the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoDitto. And *hugs* from me, too x
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Bella replied to the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoOK, no feedback. Just a hug.
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JaneShuff started the topic Class 1 Writing Exercise, Jane in the forum
Andrew Wille's DIY MA course 6 years, 6 months agoI 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.
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Hilary replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 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, 6 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]
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Bella replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 6 years, 6 months ago
Someone on Jericho has suggested that the best way to pick up typos is to read the book backwards. Much though I hate typos, I’m not sure I hate them quite that much.
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