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I think you’ve explained that really well, Squidge. That ‘trying too hard’ can detract from what the writer actually wants to say, and often kills ‘voice’ too. Speaking from experience, many of the sentences I’ve laboured most over are the ones that end up being cut when I go back and edit!

@daedalus Thank you for posting these. And all credit to you for your resilience.

This looks really interesting. Thanks for sharing, Kaz.

That’s excellent! Congratulations, John and Elle.

That’s excellent news and very much deserved. Congratulations, Philippa! x

Oops, a bit late to this:

@Hilary – So glad to hear that the launch went well. Congratulations!

@Stevie – well done on your listing!

Congratulations, Raine! I remember your excellent story from Now and Then. And good luck re the nomination.

Congratulations, Elle! A really poignant story!

Well done, Daeds. Really impressive! I hope it leads to more programmes.

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.

Yes, great title, Philippa. It’s both concise and intriguing.