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Raine started the topic National Creative Writing Industry Day in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 6 years, 7 months ago
In Manchester on 1st Nov. 1-1s and some interesting panels.
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Raine replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Well done Kate – that’s a wonderful achievement (& will look splendid on those cover letters!). And a fancy evening event too! How exciting!
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Kate replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Thanks everyone. I’m still floating around in the clouds. Hopefully at the end of the month I will be able to put up a link so you can take a look. 🙂
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KazG replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Oh that’s fantastic!! Brilliant news, very happy for you! When do we get to read the micro masterpiece? 🙂
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Hilary replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Well done, Kate! That’s great news.
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Sandra replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Brilliant, Kate – mega congratulations!!!! Really well done!!!
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Fantastic! Congratulations!!!! I’ll add a few more!!!
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Seagreen replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
Excellent news! Congratulations! 🙂
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Bella replied to the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
YAY! That is super news. Very, very well done. Are we allowed to see the piece?
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Kate started the topic Flash fiction success in the forum Podium 6 years, 7 months ago
I’ve just received an e-mail saying I was awarded first place in the Jersey Festival of Words flash fiction competition! I’m bouncing off the walls!
I get to go to a ceremony and everything! I’ll just add a few more of these !!!!!! to show how excited I am. It’s lovely to have a little success in the sea of rejections!!
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Hilary replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 7 months ago
Tortoiseshell Specs
It was always worse when you first entered the house – the smell that made you want to hold your breath till you’d opened the windows, and the stuffy heat because she wouldn’t let you.
‘She’s asleep, the poor love,’ Thelma picked up her bag. ‘Call me if you need me.’ The door clicked shut behind her.
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Hilary posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Am rediscovering why I love writing as I begin work on Squidge’s monthly competition. Thank you Squidge!
I haven’t been around here much lately, but hello again, and I hope to remedy that, my friends. Novel submitted. ‘Declines’ coming in… but there’s still hope, somewhere. And another novel in the wings.
Not at York, mainly for family…[Read more]-
Hil – how lovely to see you! Glad to hear that you’ve another novel in the wings, even if the other’s getting ‘declines’.
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Thanks, Squidge.
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Raine posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Good luck and enjoy to folks heading to York today. Wishing you positive 1-1s and lovely writerly chats.
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Jonathan posted an update in the group
Songs of Innocence and Experience 6 years, 7 months agoGood. I’ve already started to get to know my character. And I don’t hate him, which is nice 🙂
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My character is posting the occasional biographical snippet, but I’m afraid to let him off the leach too much …
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I’m still at the talking-in-his-voice stage. Actually I’ve been at that stage a good while before the comp opened, which is how he got the job 🙂
Now I just hope I can find him something to do.
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Seagreen replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 7 months ago
DREAM WEAVER (267 WORDS INCLUDING TITLE)
In my dreams I’m strong and fearless. My sword is sharp and silver, but I won’t stab you if I don’t have to: I’ll give you the chance to surrender and walk away.
But only one chance, mind.
In my dreams, there are green trees that smell of apples and yellow roses that fill the garden with sunshine. Vampire…[Read more] -
John T posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Heading to York knowing that I’m performing in Friday Night Live and I have a sore throat. This could be the first ever FNL in sign language!
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Bestest of best luck. 🙂
Keep us up to date, please.-
Will be sending healing vibes all the way, John. And keeping fingers and toes crossed for you x
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Thank you!
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Thank you both! I can’t reply directly to Seagreen for some computerish reason xxx
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Whisky and lemon and honey. Then you’ll do brilliant. Good luck.
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My favourite remedy x
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Good luck @johnt3! Yes, whisky for that smokey, throaty burr. That and your wurdz together will knock ’em dead 🙂 Enjoy!
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Good luck. I hope the throat sorts itself out in time.
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We’ll try to get a Cloudie table together to cheer you on to your inevitable victory, John!
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Good luck, John. Rooting for you. And hope you feel better soon x
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Didn’t see this – good luck, John. I’ll be cheering you on remotely. BUt also, doing a reading in sign would be so utterly amazing and inclusive and beautiful!
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Sandra replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 7 months ago
Early because I’m about to go on holiday (and yes, Squidge, definitely Valspar!)
Battle drab (400 words including title)
DS Fran Lloyd had visited Lucy before; remembered the picture window framing a stunning view of Edinburgh’s Castle perched on its volcanic mound; the stepped backsides of the buildings fronting the Royal Mile and a sliver o…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago
Calling all writers – this means you! There are 3 weeks left until the group “Songs of Innocence and Experience” becomes private and is closed to new members. This annual short story event has led to winning National Competition entries and inspired novels. It can draw out the best in you and at the very least is tremendous fun. To join, head…[Read more]
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Sandra replied to the topic September 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 8 months ago
Squidge, you mentioned paint colours when we did the Lords and Ladies, and I’ve been gathering them as prompts ever since.
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