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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2018 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 7 months ago
The Banjo
The phone rings in the lost property office at Euston Station in London.
“Lost Property, Smith speaking, how may we help?”
He takes a sip from his tea, listens.
“Yes, sir, anything left on a train on this line ends up here. Assuming it’s turned in, like. What have you lost?
“So, a banjo is it sir? Well let me have a look, won’t be…[Read more] -
John S Alty replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 7 months ago
Well done, good job as usual, L!
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Libby replied to the topic NaNoWriMo in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 7 months ago
It’s not my cup of tea but I’m supportive of anyone who does it. I know someone who sets her own word count for the month and that works well for her.
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 7 months ago
Listening to an old Jimmy Buffett album. Doesn’t have the same impact it did when listening to it lying on the deck of my boat with a glass of rum in my hand, swinging to the anchor in a Caribbean bay.
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Ah, cheeseburgers in paradise.
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You got it in one!
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John S Alty replied to the topic Titles in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago
Tangled Web (A, The, What a, Weaving a,)
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John S Alty replied to the topic New title needed for 'Snatched' – help! in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 7 months ago
Time is sometimes described as a fourth dimension, so:
Fourth Dimension
The Fourth Dimension
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John S Alty replied to the topic For Those in Peril… in the forum Blogs 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent, Richard.
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John S Alty replied to the topic The disclaimer jar – advice on attitude to one's writing in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 8 months ago
You have to blow your own trumpet, no-one is going to blow it for you.
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago
Back from a few days in Mallorca, wonderful, now ready to get down to this month’s competition. Something about a bloke in a greatcoat playing a banjo, lamenting the loss of his spell book, if I remember right.
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Got it in one!
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Kate replied to the topic Violence in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 8 months ago
I think you’ve just answered your own question. 😀 Good luck with developing it.
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Kate replied to the topic Violence in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 8 months ago
I’m with you and Sandra on not going graphic. Ramping up the PD and inferring what’s going on rather than full on graphic is definitely my preferred route. BUT, don’t ignore feedback either. What percentage of your Beta readers had this reaction? Could you ask the ones who didn’t mention this how they felt. It may be you’re being too short and…[Read more]
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago
I’m going to Mallorca for a few days, but I’ll be watching you.
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Off to Bulgaria on Friday… Will likewise be occasionally eavesdropping…
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John S Alty replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, Daeds, a valid point and I appreciate the input.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Den monthly competition September 2018 in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 8 months ago
Well done Seagreen, fully deserved.
Thanks, Daeds. Yes, I was in SA for the election. What do you mean by “on the nose”? -
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