This magazine was mentioned last night in class (Life of Writing). They are a well known literary magazine (primarily in the US, though I think they take submissions from all over) and pay $700 for short stories!

EDIT: the other link wasn't working, this should work now!!!

http://www.glimmertrainpress.com/writer/html/index2.asp

For tommorrow...

Seeing as the weather doesn't look promising, anyone up for meeting at campus coffee tomorrow at 2:00 to share work?


p.s. please bring copies if you can!!!!!

Ahoy Mattie! and other fun

I don't know about you guys, but I find generators hugely entertaining! Here are a few I came across today...

character description generator

adventure seeds (plot ideas)

first words

everyday problem scenario

and last, but not least...
For those having a hard time coming up with the perfect name for that pirate ship in your story
pirate ship generator

Meeting

What do you all think of meeting outside (weather permitting) next Tuesday? Maybe the park across from the university?

Sweet mercy, No!!!

I warn you, that if you're of a sensitive nature or a lover of the classics, don't click on the link below. It's the kind of news that makes me want to crawl into a dark place and stay there.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/7366591.stm

Montana star Cyrus to write book

'Miley Cyrus, teenage star of Disney's Hannah Montana TV series, has signed a book deal to tell her life story.'

'The book, to be released next spring, will feature previously unseen photos, family stories and "a look at her inner circle of loved ones".'

For more:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7363375.stm

Some things just make me depressed.

Now that's more like it!

I don't know what you all think, but I felt really good after yesterday's class. I actually went home smiling. It seems like that was the kind of thing we should have been getting week after week: someone in the know coming along to give us useful information without boring us to death, and then giving us their card so we can get in touch with them. Brilliant. That's what I signed up for. For the first time ever I'm actually looking forward to next week's class!

MEETING TOMORROW

Hi

So we're officially on for tomorrow. Same time at my house, I've posted my address for those who need it.

Anyone up for it?

Lynne

Meeting postponed

Hi all, just wanted to be sure everyone knows the meeting this week at Lynne's has been postponed for next week. Hope to see you then!!

Meeting tomorrow

For anyone going to Lynne's tomorrow, if you're going to share writing could you please try to bring copies!! I know it's not always easy to make copies, but it realllllllly helps when giving constructive feedback!! Thanks!

Something very helpful...

The BBC News page seems to be featuring a lot of good literary stuff at the minute, and this is by far the most helpful yet: famous authors (well, I've heard of four of them) telling us how/where/when they write and what helps them. Well done BBC News!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7340217.stm

Writing for Television

Anyone doing this at the weekend?

I've signed up for it, hoping it's not just me and the stranger dangers.

I'm not sure whether to be cheered or disheartened by this news today. My initial reaction was 'aww, what?!?!', (seriously, HOW much money?) but now I think this might mean there's hope for any writer. What does everyone else think?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/7338694.stm

writing group

Looks like everyone is eager to meet during the day, so how does Tuesdays at 2:00 sound?
We could start next week for those who are keen :)

Opinions needed

I've been thinking more about meeting up to discuss writing...a few questions to pose to everyone.
Cast your votes/opinions!!

1) Meet once a week or every other week?
2) Should we set a particular day to meet, or vary it week to week? What day would work best for you? Time?
3) How do you feel about not only sharing work, but also having a "writing prompt" at each meeting--something we could take turns being in charge of that would allow us to do some new writing for a set period of time (15 min, 30 min) then those who want to share with the group can.

I got to thinking about Lynne's post (see below this one) and was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a weekly or biweekly group where we could meet (in each others houses or a chosen location like a coffee shop) to share our writing and get feedback. We tried this once before, but meeting at the uni didn't seem to work out. I would be more than happy to host meetings at my place or anywhere that is convenient for the majority. What do you you all think???

Group Session? Anyone?

Hello my lovelies,

Firstly, thanks for all your lovely messages. I'm now out of hospital and although I'm full of stitches I'm off the morphine and able to put on my own underwear - which is always nice.

Just wondered if anyone fancied coming over for a writing group session this week or next? I know that I'm in need of feedback on something I'm working on for Crumey, and hopefully you all are too. I just find it hard to give feedback over the internet. Anyhow, let me know if you want to get together and what days etc would be workable. I was thinking we could send each other work to discuss and maybe have some nosh/wine?

Lynne x