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The recent release of results for annual Bulwer-Lytton Bad Sentence Contest 'inspired' me to try* one myself: When the expensively-swimsuited Catriona saw the turd in the surf, it reminded her - with a sudden and truly cliche-worthy horror -…
Checking out Writers' retreats in various countries is a kind of 'armchair travel' I really enjoy. I've been doing a bit of it in last week or two, and have already posted a few sites including 'Varuna' in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney. Not all…
You're very welcome, Naomi. I was indeed siezed by an impulse to get something new written on 1 January to start a more creative year.
Viral? Well, hopefuly there'll be some virtual-viral effect in Scriberspace. :) Next time I come to Brissie I'll t…
This is fabulous, Tim. Some useful resources here. Thanks so much for posting the links. You've certainly started the new year with loads of energy. Is it viral? Come closer...I'd like to catch it:)
Hi everyone,
First of all: Happy New Year!
Just as important: all the very best for a Personal Best Creative Year in 2010. Granted that comes true for us, Scriberspace will be one seriously buzzing, creative, inspiring and fun online place to be. :…
Hahaha, I believe you. :)
Many congratulations, Caitlin! For the poem, commendation and the VERY encouraging comments by no less than John Marsden. And thanks for the kind mention in your intro. :)
Trusting this prize will help 'make' your festive season. :)
All the best, Ti…
Thanks, Cailtin. :)
I was even sneakier than I first thought re: word count, as at time of doing the drafts for story I just wanted to show a particular kind of character or even just use a common term, like make-or-beak, for getting the main meanin…
Many thanks, Caitlin!
Congratulations! A well-deserved tip-of-the-hat to you. :)
Nice one! I like how you've minimizsd you're word count by hyphenating ... sneaky. ;)
Hi folks,
Here's the full micro-story, all 140 words of it:
'Who needs a pine tree?'
On the last mail day before Christmas, Kirk-the-emerging-writer is desperate for his result in a writing contest. It'll be make-or-break news for Christmas, too…
Many thanks, Naomi.
It was soooo good to simply complete a story (instead of just endless noting and first drafts) and get it into print somewhere. :)
I'll be happy to post the whole story shortly, if you like, as soon as I re-check the conditons re…
Ho ho ho, Tim. That is fab news (and I'm trying to think of another Christmas reference here, but frankly, I'm dry).
Thank you for all your wonderful contributions to Scriberspace:)
Naomi
*Happy dance* Had a Christmas-themed micro-story included in newest issue of e-news put out by ACT Writers' Centre. First micro-story I'd tried writing (and finished) in nearly a couple of months.
The story is titled 'Who needs a pine tree?' - abou…
'Mr Emel' -like your idea of micro-thaw in this context. :) Credit also for use of term 'archived' and not just 'filed', as I work with a lot of archived material.
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Bad Sentence Contest; my Bad Sentence
Hi all
The recent release of results for annual Bulwer-Lytton Bad Sentence Contest 'inspired' me to try* one myself:
When the expensively-swimsuited Catriona saw the turd in the surf, it reminded her - with a sudden and truly cliche-worthy horror - that she had once again completely forgotten to clean out the litter tray for her boss's five beloved cats, and that as a result it would be a dark and stormy night before he once again trusted her with the keys to his Bold&a
… Continue When the expensively-swimsuited Catriona saw the turd in the surf, it reminded her - with a sudden and truly cliche-worthy horror - that she had once again completely forgotten to clean out the litter tray for her boss's five beloved cats, and that as a result it would be a dark and stormy night before he once again trusted her with the keys to his Bold&a
Posted on February 28, 2010 at 7:14pm —
Armchair travel: finding writers' retreats around the world
Checking out Writers' retreats in various countries is a kind of 'armchair travel' I really enjoy. I've been doing a bit of it in last week or two, and have already posted a few sites including 'Varuna' in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney. Not all retreats are specially set up for writers -they might be general health retreats, artists' colonies that also welcome writers or even Bed&Breakfast places. Readily-accessed photos showing scenic surrounds was one of my search criteria for this lis… Continue
Posted on January 10, 2010 at 2:11pm —
Happy New Year! and happy reading!
Hi everyone,
First of all: Happy New Year!
Just as important: all the very best for a Personal Best Creative Year in 2010. Granted that comes true for us, Scriberspace will be one seriously buzzing, creative, inspiring and fun online place to be. :)
In the last weeks of '09, I was thinking about the kinds of publications, bookshops and websites I most often check out (or if not often, go to them for the more obscure titles, review essays, interviews with writers etc) for info about reading mat… Continue
First of all: Happy New Year!
Just as important: all the very best for a Personal Best Creative Year in 2010. Granted that comes true for us, Scriberspace will be one seriously buzzing, creative, inspiring and fun online place to be. :)
In the last weeks of '09, I was thinking about the kinds of publications, bookshops and websites I most often check out (or if not often, go to them for the more obscure titles, review essays, interviews with writers etc) for info about reading mat… Continue
Posted on January 1, 2010 at 4:23pm — 2 Comments
Micro-story for Christmas: 'Who needs a pine tree?'
Hi folks,
Here's the full micro-story, all 140 words of it:
'Who needs a pine tree?'
On the last mail day before Christmas, Kirk-the-emerging-writer is desperate for his result in a writing contest. It'll be make-or-break news for Christmas, too.
He perches on the lowest step of his unit block's stairwell, strains his hearing for a hint of the postie's bike. Tyres on cement, a small engine throttles down: Kirk is ready to receive! The postie hands him a few envelopes and movie magazines, th… Continue
Here's the full micro-story, all 140 words of it:
'Who needs a pine tree?'
On the last mail day before Christmas, Kirk-the-emerging-writer is desperate for his result in a writing contest. It'll be make-or-break news for Christmas, too.
He perches on the lowest step of his unit block's stairwell, strains his hearing for a hint of the postie's bike. Tyres on cement, a small engine throttles down: Kirk is ready to receive! The postie hands him a few envelopes and movie magazines, th… Continue
Posted on December 10, 2009 at 10:10pm — 3 Comments
Good writing news: my Christmas-themed micro-story in print
*Happy dance* Had a Christmas-themed micro-story included in newest issue of e-news put out by ACT Writers' Centre. First micro-story I'd tried writing (and finished) in nearly a couple of months.
The story is titled 'Who needs a pine tree?' - about an emerging writer who gets some big news just before the Christmas mail deliveries stop.
Hope the last weeks of 2009 give a lot of happy writing news to Sspace members.
Cheers
Tim
The story is titled 'Who needs a pine tree?' - about an emerging writer who gets some big news just before the Christmas mail deliveries stop.
Hope the last weeks of 2009 give a lot of happy writing news to Sspace members.
Cheers
Tim
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 10:17pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:03pm on August 5, 2009,
eks said… - thanks tim in canberra - i enjoyed reading through some of your work :-) eks
- At 6:01pm on July 16, 2009,
Alayna Cole said… - Thanks for the welcome. =)
- At 11:08am on May 31, 2009,
Caitlin Noakes said…
- Glad you appreciate the picture. :)
- At 12:58pm on May 23, 2009,
Naomi Stekelenburg said…
- Hey Tim. If you go to settings on the right, you can make your own profile page, it can run a few apps, take images and video etc. Let me know if I can promote an event on the events box.
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