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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.

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Thank Goodness for That

Thank goodness half term is over.  The amount of meaningful work I achieved last week you could print onto your little fingernail!!  Yes, yes I know, I could have made more time for myself but then I'm an old softie.  I can't deny I enjoy spending time with the kids when school's out.

My Christmas Story is finished, well, barr the odd tweak and I have made a start on the personal profile which is required.  Now that is going to take practise.  My first draft was so bad I nearly sent myself to sleep.  The second was a little better and the third even had a shred of humour injected into it.  The fourth?  Well, I'll have to let you know.  It's odd having to write about yourself in 150 words or so.  What is interesting to others and was is not.  Sure like most people, I could tell you a tale or two, but would it make interesting reading - hmmm, still needs a lot of thinking about.

Now that project is almost complete I am searching for new outlets.  There is so much out there competitions, submissions, on line sites it's actually quite a task to decide upon.  I have no experience of any on line sites although I have heard of a few.  'Alfie Dog' seems to be one that pops up quite a lot and seems relatively popular but right now I don't want to research, I just want something to sink my teeth into and get writing.  If any of you reading this have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment.

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