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Daedalus started the topic Monthly competition guidelines – PLEASE READ FIRST in the forum Monthly Competition 8 years ago

On the former Word Cloud forum, there was a monthly competition. This was not a prestigious affair, but it was a way of helping members improve their writing or just have a bit of fun. It was a genuine community affair as, initiated by a member with the delightful name ‘Wrathnar the Unreasonable’, the competition was set and judged by members. The…[Read more]
Daedalus replied to the topic Violence and mental illness in the forum Blogs 8 years ago

That seems short-sighted, to put it mildly! It’s good practice for any personnel in public-facing roles to have some kind of conflict resolution training, IMO. I’ve had a quick look online and found some courses (no idea how good they are, I’m afraid) that are as little as two hours and as inexpensive as £25 per person. You’re doing the right…[Read more]
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Bella replied to the topic Violence and mental illness in the forum Blogs 8 years ago

For anyone who is interested, I spoke to the club about their plans to deal with future incidents. I suggested conflict resolution training, Daeds.

I was then told that their only plan has been to tell staff they can lock themselves into the office if they feel scared. I hope aeroplane cabin crew will not be following that example and locking…[Read more]
Bella replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Wonderful news. Well done, you.
Hilary replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Hurray! Well done, Janette. That’s brilliant news.
Raine replied to the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years ago

Lincoln would make an awesome setting! It has the historic beauty, and university ‘affluence’ but also the mid/north deprivation. I would think, being as you are looking at family secrets, and being as the rich, chic family with secrets is a trope probably too predictable… I like the reflection you could build from a very historic setting -…[Read more]
Woolleybeans replied to the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years ago

Lincoln covers most of the things on the list, I think, plus students and being hilly.

What are the family like?
Philippa East started the topic Help with setting in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 8 years ago

Hello everyone,

I wonder if you can help me with an element of my novel… SETTING (arg!!)

As part of the editing process, I am trying to develop a deeper sense of place in my story. The novel is set in a mid-sized East Midlands town, with various geographical features (such as a canal) which serve scenes in the story.

Beyond that, the town…[Read more]
Philippa East replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

Oh excellent! You are on a ROLL. Well done!
Philippa East replied to the topic Example Cover Letter in the forum Blogs 8 years 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]
Elle replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years ago

That’s brilliant news! Congratulations Janette.
Seagreen replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years 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 8 years ago

Well done, Janette. Brilliant news 😊
JT. replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years 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 8 years ago

Well done Janette!
Janette started the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium 8 years 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 8 years 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 8 years ago
  
  Generous please. There’s already enough meanness in the world.
  - Athelstone replied 8 years ago
    
    That’s true of the world. But had you considered that a little meanness might help the short story challenge?
    - Whisks replied 8 years 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 8 years ago

Last day to enter this, if anyone fancies a go. 400 words, theme of ‘new beginnings’
John S Alty posted an update 8 years ago

I’m painting my old Sanyo microwave to match the kitchen cupboards.
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