So what been happening since my last post on Tuesday?
I have been hard at work and even managed to implement some of the small changes I wanted to make to my daily routine too. I have managed to read for at least an hour every day and have now finished "10 Things I've Learnt About Love" Have you read it? I really enjoyed it and am so glad reading is now part of my day again. I didn't realise how much I missed it. What to pick next?
My short story? Coming along nicely. I sent it to my Guru (I love her) and she came back with some great feedback which I hope, I have managed to put into my story. I will let you know what she says next.
I had a surprise this afternoon. A fellow writer friend of mine asked me to guest blog on her own blog about Swanwick. After I'd finished leaping around with glee, I agreed. Details next week if you are interested.
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.
Friday 23 August 2013
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Thank Goodness For Swanwick
It worked!
I have returned from The Swanwick Writers Summer School feeling more positive than I have in a long time. I have already dashed off one new short story. If you have never been to Swanwick I highly recommend that you give it a go at some stage, it is just amazing. My favourite evenings speaker this year was the wonderfully talented James Moran. Scriptwriter for Spooks, Primeval, Dr Who, Torchwood and countless others. Not only is he talented he is actually very funny although in person, a little shy.
Anyway back to me. As well as meeting up again with old friends I also established new friendships. Swanwick friendships are special, they are not subject to the usual pressures as most of the time we only see each other once a year. The Internet is a fantastic tool for staying in touch.
As already mentioned I have already dashed off one story. Dash means its written but needs a little more work, but the foundations are there. I took lots of advice from other writers which if I put into practise should stand me in good stead for future work.
The projects I was fiddling with before I have shelved in favour of new thinking and new ideas. I would really like to say special thanks for their friendship at Swanwick (no surnames) Linda, Vikki, Jayne, Beryl, Tiggy, Veronica, The Bill twins - thank you.
I am aiming to update my blog at least twice a week, any more will be a bonus. If you'd like to keep me company I'd be delighted.
I have returned from The Swanwick Writers Summer School feeling more positive than I have in a long time. I have already dashed off one new short story. If you have never been to Swanwick I highly recommend that you give it a go at some stage, it is just amazing. My favourite evenings speaker this year was the wonderfully talented James Moran. Scriptwriter for Spooks, Primeval, Dr Who, Torchwood and countless others. Not only is he talented he is actually very funny although in person, a little shy.
Anyway back to me. As well as meeting up again with old friends I also established new friendships. Swanwick friendships are special, they are not subject to the usual pressures as most of the time we only see each other once a year. The Internet is a fantastic tool for staying in touch.
As already mentioned I have already dashed off one story. Dash means its written but needs a little more work, but the foundations are there. I took lots of advice from other writers which if I put into practise should stand me in good stead for future work.
The projects I was fiddling with before I have shelved in favour of new thinking and new ideas. I would really like to say special thanks for their friendship at Swanwick (no surnames) Linda, Vikki, Jayne, Beryl, Tiggy, Veronica, The Bill twins - thank you.
I am aiming to update my blog at least twice a week, any more will be a bonus. If you'd like to keep me company I'd be delighted.
Thursday 8 August 2013
Swanwick
Swanwick starts on Saturday. I am hoping that it will work its magic and have me bursting with new ideas and enthusiasm on my return. Wish me luck.
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