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Hilary posted an update in the group
December SloMo 7 years, 10 months agoSorry I’m late, but here now for mutual encouragement. I’m working on structural edit of novel, having done one and two-thirds drafts. Have been trying to hone and clarify main story arc and am now trying to work out how and where the subplots intersect/have an impact on the main plot. Like some of you, I am feeling the fear, mainly because it’s…[Read more]
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Squidge posted an update in the group
December SloMo 7 years, 10 months agoVery late to this – two days gone already! – but I blame it on an overnight visit to Germany to see friends and celebrate Advent.
SloMo… I jotted a few ideas down for Room with a View, then decided I didn’t like them and another idea popped into my head this morning. Not sure it’ll work, but might play around with it this afternoon. I shan’t…[Read more]
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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly competition – Nov 2018 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 10 months ago
Well done, Raine.
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Hilary replied to the topic Two newses in the forum Podium 7 years, 11 months ago
That’s great, Raine. I, too, remember that amazing Now and Then story, particularly the sense of setting and history. Good for you.
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Anna replied to the topic Two newses in the forum Podium 7 years, 11 months ago
Amazing news! Congrats!!
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Thea replied to the topic Two newses in the forum Podium 7 years, 11 months ago
Congratulations, Raine! I remember your excellent story from Now and Then. And good luck re the nomination.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly competition – Nov 2018 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 11 months ago
Editing
“Listen to me, Luigi; we’re always on the lookout for new stage plays and this one sounded interesting. Ingenious plot, bit of sex, incest, prostitution, a potential murder and ending up with a suicide.” He put down the cigar he had been waving like a conductor’s baton and folded his hands on his expansive belly. “What’s not to like?”
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Squidge replied to the topic NaNoWriMo in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 11 months ago
Procrastination is nothing to do with commitment! It is everything to do with recognising that you need something completely different sometimes to get the authorly juices flowing again. I do it – it doesn’t mean I’m not committed at all.
I prefer to call it what it is and look at WHY I’m doing it. If it’s simply time-wasting, then I give myself…[Read more]
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John S Alty replied to the topic NaNoWriMo in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 11 months ago
RL = Real Life
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Thea replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 11 months ago
Congratulations, Elle! A really poignant story!
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Thea replied to the topic TV appearance – Quest, 'Wings of War' in the forum Podium 7 years, 11 months ago
Well done, Daeds. Really impressive! I hope it leads to more programmes.
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Thea replied to the topic Setting The Place in the forum Blogs 7 years, 11 months ago
That sounds an interesting workshop, Elle.
I think that treating ‘place’ as a character in its own right can add an extra dimension to a piece of writing, so that’s a handy checklist to follow. Thanks for sharing.
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Thea replied to the topic Titles in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 11 months ago
Yes, great title, Philippa. It’s both concise and intriguing.
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Oh good luck! I feel your pain! Are you doing the splendid post it notes!?
Congrats on being a runner up, Hilary. I also feel I’m making progress then decide the opposite is true. It sounds as though you’re making v good headway. The structural stuff needs doing and you’re doing it. Congrats on that too, and pat yourself on the back.
Thank you, Libby and Raine. Yes, post-its have played a part; also multi-coloured highlighting in Word. It all helps.
I use a chapter plan in a separate word doc too. This can be changed as often as required but without it I’m lost.
Well done @hilary on pushing on. I know what you mean about the false summits, but keep,faith. It does just take that long. If it’s any consolation I’m on draft, er, 20 with at least another round of edits to go! And trust me: the agent will wait, there’s no rush. I took a whole year between the request for the full and sending it, and it was fine.