*EmptyPocket's/Seaxwyn's Short Story Challenge*

In_Search_Of_Me

What a fab idea! I'll have a think! Some places do writing courses for evening class and I've always wondered...also always wanted to write a book and short story is a good place to start!

Snaggles

I've wondered about writing courses too, but I'm a bit worried that if I was too busy concentrating on doing it 'correctly', I might not be able to think of any good stories!

In_Search_Of_Me

Just found this...dont know what its like but may be worth a peek for those off the starting blocks?
http://www.firstwriter.com/competitions/

In_Search_Of_Me

snagles I think the thin with writing that is important is self-expression and there is no right or wrong in that! You never know...!!

AndyBlue1975

Hello All.

On and off for a decade i have ben trying to write an epic novel in my head, and am about to start.
Along with going back to college part time, one of the courses i am starting is about creative writing.

I write a lot of poetry, and am always getting people asking me to write things for them.

I recently got asked to write a little verse for a girl's little boy, as his dad had prematurely passed away, and the girls at work had decided to buy him a star, from his dad.

My latest request is having to write a poem as part of a vbest man's speech which has to be sweet, funny, but very relevant to the couple.
I have been given lots of background info on them, but never have mett them, so this is my biggest written challenge yet!

I never thought the obvious tthought tthat there would be short story/writing competitions out there!
Honest!
D'oh!

Without sounding big headed, i could turn my gift, (as everyone calls it!), into a fortune!
Well, at least pay the debt off or a nice chunk!

As for me, well, i don't have educational qualifications coming out of my ears, and i don't know where i get all these poems and stories from.
They literally come out of thin air!!!

AndyBlue1975

Joining writers groups or circles are always a good idea.

And passing work on to people you trust for critiscism is too, a good idea.

But, remember these rules, and ignore what these thespian types say.

You don't need to research all the greats, or be well read.
You don't need to have umpteen degrees.

The only rule when it comes to writing is that there are no rules.
Rules only restrict the natural flow from the heart, mind & soul.

Just write!

phots-moll

Here's the link for the site I mentioned ...

http://www.morewriting.co.uk/

Hope to see some of you over there!

wordsfan

Seaxwyn wrote: »

Hey thanks for getting this off the ground EmptyPockets!

I look forward to sharing progress and getting lots of inspiration and motivation along the way.

I'm planning to enter the comp in the Lady magazine - 1st prize £1000, closing date 7 Oct, I'm happy to send details of that to anyone that would like to join me.

If anyone wants a nice short short story to start with, there is the Leaf Micro Fiction competition for stories of up to 300 words. Entry fee £3, 1st prize £200, 2nd prize a bundle of books. Closing date 31 August.
http://www.leafbooks.co.uk/writers/competitions/micrio2007comp.html

Thanks again EmptyPockets and chocaholic, in the unlikely event I win anything I will be sure to post the story here!

Can I get info on "The Lady" Comp please? gotta dash back tomorrow I hope

Seaxwyn

wordsfan wrote: »

Can I get info on "The Lady" Comp please? gotta dash back tomorrow I hope

Hi wordsfan. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

JCD_Capulet

Seaxwyn wrote: »

Hi wordsfan. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

Details for me too please hon