My reading at Watford Writer's went better than I expected. Although I did blush, a friend said that nobody noticed due to the bad lighting. How kind he is. The feedback I received was really insightful, it's good to get constructive comments plus it proves that they were listening!
I have implemented some of the suggested changes and the story does read more fluently now. I know I should get into the habit of reading my work aloud but I always feel very silly, especially if Carl is at home and overhears me. Having said it is something I should make myself do regardless of who is in the house.
There are a few interesting competitions around at the moment which I fancy entering but before I start anything new I need to complete my outstanding lesson for my Guru.
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.
I am pleased that went well for you Rae. I am a firm believer in reading my stories aloud - it is a much easier way to hear that the story is flowing and where the 'stumbles' are. You just got to do it! x
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane - and I know you are right, I need to change my way of doing things. x
ReplyDeleteI try to read my work aloud too. It seems to be working. I notice that a lot of the writing mags (well, the only two I read, I mean - Writing Mag and Writer's Forum) are recommending this in articles. Anyway, happy writing!
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