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.
Monday, 8 July 2013
Well It's Monday
...and guess what? Not a bit of writing done.
I had a sick little jelly bean home from school today and the ironing basket was screaming for my attention. I have lots of new ideas and many new hopes if I could just make the time to get down to some serious writing. Of course it's all down to me, I know that so tonight I will have another word with myself, a firm one, and hopefully tomorrow I will have some output.
There are only a few weeks left until Swanwick Summer Writers School and I cannot express just how excited I am. I heard a whisper that there a few places left so if you want to give it a go - check out the website.
I had a sick little jelly bean home from school today and the ironing basket was screaming for my attention. I have lots of new ideas and many new hopes if I could just make the time to get down to some serious writing. Of course it's all down to me, I know that so tonight I will have another word with myself, a firm one, and hopefully tomorrow I will have some output.
There are only a few weeks left until Swanwick Summer Writers School and I cannot express just how excited I am. I heard a whisper that there a few places left so if you want to give it a go - check out the website.
Friday, 5 July 2013
A Bumpy Ride
The past three or four weeks have been a bit of a nightmare on the domestic front which accounts for my lack of blogging. However, I am pleased to tell you that as from Monday normal service will be resumed. I can't convey just how much I have missed my writing and blogging. But it's a double edged sword isn't it, no writing nothing to blog about as I try to keep anything personal away from here.
No news on any competitions or submissions but Monday heralds the start of a new week.
No news on any competitions or submissions but Monday heralds the start of a new week.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
A Little Bit Of Everything
Spent a good few hours writing yesterday, I'd forgotten how could it feels to lose yourself in your writing - ah bliss. This morning I was looking for jobs and found a gem of one on line and very local to me. After a mammoth battle with the printer and the router, I eventually managed to get all the info printed (with hubby's help of course). So the plan for tonight is to complete the standard bits of the application and to work on the more personal parts tomorrow.
Well of course that wont happen because Wednesday is my day in the shop! So why didn't I do it this afternoon? Because I took Lisa to her hospital appointment which lasted over 2 hours!! So a new plan then? Write, until I collect Cerys from her friends house, eat dinner, watch my twp favourite TV programs - then off to bed. You see how time slips away from you. Of course I could write on through the evening but I would also like to cuddle up with hubby in front of the TV for a while. The application form will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon, and the writing? Squeezed into the few hours between the school run and dinner. There that's tomorrow all sorted!
Well of course that wont happen because Wednesday is my day in the shop! So why didn't I do it this afternoon? Because I took Lisa to her hospital appointment which lasted over 2 hours!! So a new plan then? Write, until I collect Cerys from her friends house, eat dinner, watch my twp favourite TV programs - then off to bed. You see how time slips away from you. Of course I could write on through the evening but I would also like to cuddle up with hubby in front of the TV for a while. The application form will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon, and the writing? Squeezed into the few hours between the school run and dinner. There that's tomorrow all sorted!
Monday, 10 June 2013
They Seek Him Here...
Well, what to say? As some of you may remember I was finding it hard to find the time to sit down and write due to extended family issues. I don't like to discuss my personal issues on here so all I will say is that things are no longer as fraught as they were. Time to write then? Unfortunately not. Hubby and I have decided that I should go out to work, its only fair. In September Cerys will be going up to secondary school and although Hubby has doe a wonderful job in supporting us all for many years, I would really like to contribute.
Now, searching for a job is no easy feat - some of the websites are more complicated that those logic puzzles you used to see years ago on "The Krypton Factor" (for those who can remember it). Why make it so difficult? Still I'm not one to give up at the first hurdle and have already applied for a few jobs. Although initially I was scared at losing my writing time on reflection I think it may give me a more structured routine. Sometimes the more time you have the less you actually do with it, or maybe that's just me.
No news yet on any submissions or competition entries but I live in hope and have a new idea which is in such an early stage of its development, I won't share it with you yet.
I am counting down the days until Swanwick Writers Summer School in August and looking forward to seeing some well loved and familiar faces. If you fancy it look it up on line, I'm sure there is still time to book yourself a place.
Now, searching for a job is no easy feat - some of the websites are more complicated that those logic puzzles you used to see years ago on "The Krypton Factor" (for those who can remember it). Why make it so difficult? Still I'm not one to give up at the first hurdle and have already applied for a few jobs. Although initially I was scared at losing my writing time on reflection I think it may give me a more structured routine. Sometimes the more time you have the less you actually do with it, or maybe that's just me.
No news yet on any submissions or competition entries but I live in hope and have a new idea which is in such an early stage of its development, I won't share it with you yet.
I am counting down the days until Swanwick Writers Summer School in August and looking forward to seeing some well loved and familiar faces. If you fancy it look it up on line, I'm sure there is still time to book yourself a place.
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