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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!
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]
HELEN KAMPFNER replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

Bloody fantastic, Janette.
Amazing…3 wins in a row. Go celebrate. You totally deserve it.
Just shows what a brilliant writer you are.
Elle replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago

That’s brilliant news! Congratulations Janette.
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 😀
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 😊
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.
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!
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]
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?
- Whisks replied 7 years, 7 months ago
  
  Generous please. There’s already enough meanness in the world.
  - Athelstone replied 7 years, 7 months ago
    
    That’s true of the world. But had you considered that a little meanness might help the short story challenge?
    - Whisks replied 7 years, 7 months ago
      
      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. 😀
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’
John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago

I’m painting my old Sanyo microwave to match the kitchen cupboards.
Elle posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago

Great masterclass today from Andrew Wille and Words Away and so nice to meet Hilary and Julie.
- Hilary replied 7 years, 7 months ago
  
  It was so helpful, specially the bit on zhoozhing your plot, not least to learn how to spell zhoozhing (which my daughter says is something you do to your hair). Great to meet you, too, L.
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]
John S Alty and Stevie are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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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!
Elle replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 7 years, 7 months ago

Philippa if you ever want a side writing-business I suggest a cover letter consultancy/critique service.
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]
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]
Thea and Andrew Wille are now friends 7 years, 7 months ago

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- Thea replied 7 years, 7 months ago
  
  Hi Andrew, am looking forward to the Workshop in November.
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