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I've been creative writing all my life, though with various haitus(es) along the way. IFrom 2010 I started this blog and enjoyed sharing writing and other information with everyone. illness and bereavement supplied the more recent hiatus.

Friday, 7 January 2011

Write 1 Sub1 Update



As you can see I am on target so far with one 100 word Flash Fiction story called Alley Cats written and submitted as a competition entry

and one 2,000 word Short Story On Reflection that I edited and polished and then submitted.
(The log line for which I wrestled with here: http://scribbleandedit.blogspot.com/2010/11/logline-blogfest.html )

I am trying not to have sleepless nights about whether they will be successful, but the jury is out on that so far.

In the meantime, I am writing another short story that is going to be between 2,000-2,500 words which has a rather complex theme about a woman who chooses to lock herself in a room.


Whispering sweet nothings?
No, she's about to let him know that this is her special seat.

I have mountains of ironing and a guest coming soon for coffee, so I must fly.
I'll catch up with all your blogs soon.


Thought I'd add another reminder about my NOW SHOWING  blogfest, for anyone who wants a quick writing exercise. Do tell your blogging writerly friends about it. Thanks
Linkey closes Jan 14th. Thanks to everyone who has already entered.
Posted by scribbleandedit.blogspot.co.uk at 12:41

13 comments:

  1. Old Kitty7 January 2011 at 14:26

    Your logline no.5 is the best!!! It cries out to be a longer story, no?? A novel, peut-etre?!?! :-)

    Well done you for being on target with the writing challenge!!GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! I have everything crossed for you!!!

    Ironing?!?! Is that a new-fangled trend I need to know about?!?!;-)

    p.s. are those your kitties?!? Awwww!! Lovely!!

    Take care
    x

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  2. Angela7 January 2011 at 14:53

    Intriguing concept. Why would anyone choose to lock themselves in a room?

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  3. scribbleandedit.blogspot.co.uk7 January 2011 at 16:43

    Thanks Old Kitty
    Yes they are my kitties, Tarragon and Borage. Hibby also thought it might make a longer story, though I saw it as a short story at the time.
    Ah yes Angela, I thought that might create some intrigue. :O)

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  4. Golden Eagle7 January 2011 at 19:21

    The idea behind your story interests me. Good luck writing it!

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  5. penandpaints7 January 2011 at 19:56

    Well done with keeping to your targets, and a very intriguing story idea, best of luck with it and the competitions!

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  6. Colene Murphy7 January 2011 at 21:32

    Huh. That sounds reaaaally interesting! Keep us posted on it! I would love to read a story about that!

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  7. Ellie Garratt7 January 2011 at 21:56

    Congratulations on a successful first week!

    I should be posting my Now Showing entry either Saturday or Sunday. Promise.

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  8. erica and christy8 January 2011 at 05:06

    Mountains of ironing?? Yuck. Just throw them in a dryer with a wet towel like I do. Then don't look in a mirror for days. :)
    erica

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  9. shrink on the couch8 January 2011 at 17:42

    Bravo to you and your writing streak!

    Speaking of a woman who locks herself in her room. Are you familliar with the inspiration for the Beatles song, Dear Prudence? Pardon my random association here but that was my first thought.

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  10. Anonymous8 January 2011 at 18:08

    Congrats! I'd like to read the "complex" one; sounds intriguing.

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  11. scribbleandedit.blogspot.co.uk8 January 2011 at 20:51

    Thanks Guys
    I have not heard about the Dear Prudence inspiration, now I'm intrigued. LOL! :O)

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  12. The Words Crafter9 January 2011 at 16:16

    I can understand why a person would lock themselves in a room. I've wanted to before. I'm very curious about the reasons your character wants to....

    Way to go staying on task!

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  13. Ari 9 January 2011 at 16:54

    I love the picture of your[?] cats! too cute!

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