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Kate replied to the topic Where to start? in the forum
A place for Stupid Questoins 6 years, 2 months agoHi Andrew
I’ve got lots of that toilet paper with little black writing on it stashed all over the place too. It wasn’t until I began to interact with other writers and receive feedback that I started to learn. There’s a daunting amount of craft to get to grips with and I don’t think you ever stop learning.
As to your question, the way I look at…[Read more]
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JaneShuff replied to the topic That old enemy, Perfectionism in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 6 years, 2 months ago
I like character questionnaires but I don’t do them slavishly. If there are questions where I don’t know the answer and I don’t care, I leave them. However other questions may provoke a stream of thoughts that go off on a tangent and I follow them. I find they are a useful tool (and that is all) when I want to work on a particular character and…[Read more]
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Athelstone replied to the topic That old enemy, Perfectionism in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 6 years, 2 months ago
Am I allowed to agree with all of you? When a writer like Stephen King just says something and it works, it’s because he is utterly confident with his voice. I’m not his biggest fan, but I have read a lot of his work and I do appreciate the extraordinary flow of his prose. I’m willing to bet he’s not on the heavy side when he edits.
I’m terrible.…[Read more]
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Fantasy Anthology in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Excellent news! I will look out for it!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Tilda and the Mines of Pergatt in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Oh Fabulous!! Can you let me know when the paperbacks are out?
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Athelstone posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
Brilliant “webinar” by @philippaeast tonight. Really interesting insight into the her road to publication. Certainly had me thinking about what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Fantasy Anthology in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Huzzah, Kate! I shall keep my eyes open for it.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Tilda and the Mines of Pergatt in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m SOOOOO late in saying a huge “WELL DONE”. I’ve bought the Kindle edition and hopefully I can get a signed paperback in future – even if I have to wait until York next year.
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Kate replied to the topic 18 Worthy Websites for Writers in the forum Marketplace 6 years, 2 months ago
Thanks, Doug.
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Kate started the topic Fantasy Anthology in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
For anyone who likes a bit of fantasy, here’s a link to a soon to be available anthology. It also happens to contains my Steampunk story The Sky’s the Limit! 😀
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I’ve made a pre-publication order 🙂
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Thanks, Libby.
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Well done, Kate!
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Congratulations, Kate 😊
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Looks worth checking out. Thanks for sharing!
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Athelstone started the topic Sorry not sorry in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
This link is to a marvellous but heart-breaking blog by our very own @KazG. Maybe wait a bit before reading if your blood pressure is high right now.
Linked with permission.
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Unbelievable! Well done Kaz for highlighting this.
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It IS unbelievable 🙁 Thanks Kate.
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And also Ath, for sharing it.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Richard's Literary Byways: Arthur Machen and the Angels of Mons in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Excellent blog, Richard. I fear my “to be read” list has acquired some new items.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Richard's Literary Byways: Arthur Machen and the Angels of Mons in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Fascinating, as ever, Richard.
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JaneShuff posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Is anybody up for a beta read of my mystery/thriller around a sixty-year old conspiracy? I’ve spent the last few months locked into writing it and am in urgent need of a fresh perspective. Let me know if you’d like to know more.
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Send it over Jane – I know and enjoy your writing. Let me know if there’s anythig specific you want me to look for.
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Kate replied to the topic Critique requested for Middle Grade Fantasy Chapter in the forum Critiques 6 years, 3 months ago
Lots of short posts worked! Hope they’re helpful. Kate
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Kate replied to the topic Critique requested for Middle Grade Fantasy Chapter in the forum Critiques 6 years, 3 months ago
As a slightly more general point, I wonder if this chapter moves the story forward enough. They have this great and exciting ride and Elsbeth discovers some things about herself, but has the plot moved at all? Not having read the rest of the story it’s a bit hard to tell, but just something to think about. (Have to admit I’m guilty of too much pac…[Read more]
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Kate replied to the topic Critique requested for Middle Grade Fantasy Chapter in the forum Critiques 6 years, 3 months ago
A few other odds and ends: ‘Snow melt trickled off the mountains into a river underground.’ This is a very big image. What is Elsbeth seeing exactly. Maybe more precise.
‘Elspeth reached out to touch him. Her fingers touched his sleeve.’ Repetition of touch.
‘Elspeth invited her to sit with them’. How? – did she indicate the chair and smile.
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