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As IB asked how I was getting on a few weeks ago, I thought I'd now give an unprompted report on what I've been up to lately.
Remember Cubicle 3?
The story about the guy that dropped his guts, then dropped his wedding ring on top of it, and had to fish amongst his faeces for it?
Well I sent that into a competition a couple of weeks ago, and received feedback that I'd consider to be negative, they said it was hard to care about the character, and it lacked humour.
I wasn't ready to give up on Cubicle 3 though, I think that it's a great story, and I always laugh when I read it back, so I thought I'd give it another shot, and send it in for another competition, specifying something humourous.
I also submitted another story to the same place, under the heading of a story with a twist. I used an adapted version of a story that was previously posted on the forums about a man that splits with his girlfriend, and tries to win her back with flowers and chocolates, and finally a Dalmatian fur coat. This may not be to the taste of everyone, but as the competition also offered feedback, I thought that it was worth it.
There was also a further competition, a different writing group running it. They wanted something under 1200 words. looking at my collection, I had a play around with 'Trouble Afoot' and sent that in. Again, I feel this one has to hit the right type of judge, or it won't even be given a sniff of consideration.
My final competition exploit of the weekend involved BBC Talent. The folks at BBC3 are after a sketch writer, so I sent them something I adapted from the Q&A section of The Henchman's Survival Guide Part 2. If this gets past the first stage, I'll be shocked.
On a non-competition tip, I've picked up a few different magazines to see if they're the kind that accept submissions, and would fit my style of writing.
I've also registered wih a group that gives opportunities to new writers, and subsribed to a magazine of short stories, with the plan of submitting things to that.
I've also made moves to become more organised, purchasing a wall chart to keep track of submissions, plus a file to help sort all of my paperwork.
If anything comes of any of this, I'll keep you posted, but I'm on a training course in Walsall next week, so I'll get nothing done at all. Bah!
Remember Cubicle 3?
The story about the guy that dropped his guts, then dropped his wedding ring on top of it, and had to fish amongst his faeces for it?
Well I sent that into a competition a couple of weeks ago, and received feedback that I'd consider to be negative, they said it was hard to care about the character, and it lacked humour.
I wasn't ready to give up on Cubicle 3 though, I think that it's a great story, and I always laugh when I read it back, so I thought I'd give it another shot, and send it in for another competition, specifying something humourous.
I also submitted another story to the same place, under the heading of a story with a twist. I used an adapted version of a story that was previously posted on the forums about a man that splits with his girlfriend, and tries to win her back with flowers and chocolates, and finally a Dalmatian fur coat. This may not be to the taste of everyone, but as the competition also offered feedback, I thought that it was worth it.
There was also a further competition, a different writing group running it. They wanted something under 1200 words. looking at my collection, I had a play around with 'Trouble Afoot' and sent that in. Again, I feel this one has to hit the right type of judge, or it won't even be given a sniff of consideration.
My final competition exploit of the weekend involved BBC Talent. The folks at BBC3 are after a sketch writer, so I sent them something I adapted from the Q&A section of The Henchman's Survival Guide Part 2. If this gets past the first stage, I'll be shocked.
On a non-competition tip, I've picked up a few different magazines to see if they're the kind that accept submissions, and would fit my style of writing.
I've also registered wih a group that gives opportunities to new writers, and subsribed to a magazine of short stories, with the plan of submitting things to that.
I've also made moves to become more organised, purchasing a wall chart to keep track of submissions, plus a file to help sort all of my paperwork.
If anything comes of any of this, I'll keep you posted, but I'm on a training course in Walsall next week, so I'll get nothing done at all. Bah!
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Keep it up Meka. Persistence is they key.
And I have to agree that the best piece of advice is to read a lot and write a lot. Which isn't too hard since once you've read a couple of books, you get into the habit of reading, and the more you read (if you're anything like me), the more you'll want to write.
I find writing very therapeutic as well, which probably aids my cause.
Anyway, good luck Meka.
And I have to agree that the best piece of advice is to read a lot and write a lot. Which isn't too hard since once you've read a couple of books, you get into the habit of reading, and the more you read (if you're anything like me), the more you'll want to write.
I find writing very therapeutic as well, which probably aids my cause.
Anyway, good luck Meka.
Go Meka
Go Meka
Go Meka
*does a little dance*
Go Meka
Go Meka
Go Meka
;)
Go Meka
Go Meka
*does a little dance*
Go Meka
Go Meka
Go Meka
;)
It's good to see that you're sending things off.
Did you use my suggestion about telling the magazine you had a cult following across the country? :-)
Did you use my suggestion about telling the magazine you had a cult following across the country? :-)
Good luck with everything Meka. You'll make it!
How about writting an article for FHM?
or writting me a script? :-D
How are the meka-ets doing?
How about writting an article for FHM?
or writting me a script? :-D
How are the meka-ets doing?
Cheers a lot man and good look :-)
Best advice I've seen is to read alot and write alot.
It's also worth reading articles on writing, you'll pick up bits of advice that may seem obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't think of these things.
For instance, if you're writing a story, always consider motive. Would the character really do what you are making them do? Just because you want Fred to show up at the old mill, why would he be there, you have to give a reason.
Writing articles for magazines is a different kettle of fish, and one I haven't gotten anywhere with yet. Make sure you read the magazine before submitting anything, to get the style right.
To be honest, it seems to be a matter of persistence, and if you really want it, you should be able to get there, but it will take time!
It's also worth reading articles on writing, you'll pick up bits of advice that may seem obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't think of these things.
For instance, if you're writing a story, always consider motive. Would the character really do what you are making them do? Just because you want Fred to show up at the old mill, why would he be there, you have to give a reason.
Writing articles for magazines is a different kettle of fish, and one I haven't gotten anywhere with yet. Make sure you read the magazine before submitting anything, to get the style right.
To be honest, it seems to be a matter of persistence, and if you really want it, you should be able to get there, but it will take time!
Ah don't you hate it when that happens!
So I take it you'd like to be a writer...
Thats the direction I want to go in as well. Im doing English language and media as some of my GCSE's and hopefully a degree in creative writing and journalism.
Could you give me some pointers about things I could do that would be beneficial to me and be good towards a writing career.
I know you aren't a career guidance bloke but I would appreciate it a lot. Cheers.
Thats the direction I want to go in as well. Im doing English language and media as some of my GCSE's and hopefully a degree in creative writing and journalism.
Could you give me some pointers about things I could do that would be beneficial to me and be good towards a writing career.
I know you aren't a career guidance bloke but I would appreciate it a lot. Cheers.
So I take it you'd like to be a writer...
Thats the direction I want to go in as well. Im doing English language and media as some of my GCSE's and hopefully a degree in creative writing and journalism.
Could you give me some pointers about things I could do that would be beneficial to me and be good towards a writing career.
I know you aren't a career guidance bloke but I would appreciate it a lot. Cheers.
Thats the direction I want to go in as well. Im doing English language and media as some of my GCSE's and hopefully a degree in creative writing and journalism.
Could you give me some pointers about things I could do that would be beneficial to me and be good towards a writing career.
I know you aren't a career guidance bloke but I would appreciate it a lot. Cheers.
Good boy Meka, good boy.
As Snuggly says, yes.
Keep it up.
As Snuggly says, yes.
Keep it up.
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