Tag Archives: Milford

Out of Context #2 – Just Because We Can

Posted on 30 April 2024 by Jacey Bedford

More sayings from Milford, taken out of context, just because we can. It’s a bit like a literary death by chocolate. I didn’t get much of an impression of Marianna.That’s because I forgot she was in it. “I think he … Continue reading →

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Writing about writing about writing – by Pete W. Sutton

Posted on 23 April 2024 by Jacey Bedford

In June 2020 I set out a new series of blog posts on my website called ‘writing about writing about writing’ after a chapter in Tom Bissell’s ‘Magic Hours’ about the topic of reading books about writing. I am a … Continue reading →

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Milford Bursaries for Writers of Colour 2024

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Jacey Bedford

We are delighted to announce that our bursary writers for 2024 are Naomi Eselojor and Plangdi Neple, both from Nigeria. We had some excellent applications and it was tough to pick out two to join us at Gladstone’s Library in … Continue reading →

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Milford Bursaries Retrospective

Posted on 26 March 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Here are the thoughts of Milford’s 2023 bursary winners. We’ll be announcing the recipients of the 2024 Mulford Bursaries in the next couple of weeks NEON YANG(they/them)I attended the Milford Workshop in the autumn of 2023, on the generosity of … Continue reading →

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Rule 87: Swearing on a Stack of Your Books by Carter Blakelaw

Posted on 19 March 2024 by Jacey Bedford

From CB’s Top 100 Writing Tips, Tricks, Techniques and Tools from the Advice Toolbox: Break the rules, not the writing Keep your promises. When a reader picks up a text for the first time, reads the first few words in … Continue reading →

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Out of Context – Just Because We Can

Posted on 12 March 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Over the last few years we’ve grabbed sayings out of context from various sayings heard at Milford, some during critiques, some not. Here are some of our favourites – anonymous, of course (to protect the guilty). I have been hypnotised … Continue reading →

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Remembrance of Milfords Past by Kevin Smith

Posted on 27 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

My first Milford was nearly 43 years ago (good grief!) in 1981, when it was still held at Milford-on-Sea because of the name. Among the participants was George RR Martin, and so when Game of Thrones made it big on … Continue reading →

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My Debut Novel – What I Know Now That I Wish I’d Known Before Publication

Posted on 24 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

Previously posted on Jacey Bedford’s blog on January 16, 2024 byJacey Bedford My first book, Empire of Dust, a space opera, came out in October 2014. I was excited, pleased and nervous all at the same time. A week or … Continue reading →

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BSFA Awards – Vote now, time is short

Posted on 13 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

The Milford committee would love to have your support for ECLECTIC DREAMS in the Best Collection Category. Though it doesn’t say on the listing, it’s edited by  J W Anderson, Liz Williams and Pete W Sutton .  This is the … Continue reading →

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But Don’t You Just Make It All Up? by Juliet E McKenna

Posted on 6 February 2024 by Jacey Bedford

People can be quite surprised when I mention doing research as a fantasy writer. Until I explain how imagined worlds and peoples have to be solidly based in reality. Places and characters have to be believable and accessible. There must … Continue reading →

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