At last. Armed with the advice and encouragement from my very good friend I eventually made the final amendments to my story for the 'Peter Barry Estate Agents' short story competition. So, fingers crossed that it is well received as parts of it are rather tongue in cheek.
I received my critique from the NAWG short story competition which I had been waiting for with bated breath. It wasn't as bad as I thought and I could identify with all the comments, suggestions and was appreciative of the advice. As a writer, just starting out, any feedback is welcome especially when it comes from a writer so much more experienced than myself.
I am still waiting for decisions on two stories I sent out - one to 'The Weekly News' and the other to 'Womans Weekly'. I am not expecting them to be accepted reflecting on what I have learnt in the past few weeks, but the experience of approaching editors with my work is good practise.
Any results on competitions entered or work sent out to magazines I will let you know.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
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