Tag Archives: stories

Giants, Neanderthals and Old Stories, by James Anderson.

Posted on 1 November 2022 by Jacey Bedford

So here’s a strange idea that’s been kicking around inside my head for a long time now, that I’ve never done anything with. I’m also not sure of just what would be the best way of testing it, but here … Continue reading →

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Why Stories? by Jim Anderson

Posted on 5 January 2021 by Jacey Bedford

I love to read, and not merely as a means of procrastination from the other things that need sometimes to get done.  And neither part of this, I know, is unique to me. But I’ve never ever explored the question, … Continue reading →

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How I Crit – by John Moran

Posted on 6 October 2019 by Jacey Bedford

For me, critting depends a lot on the thing being critted. I’ll tackle a piece of literary flash fiction differently from a romance novel and a romance novel differently from a hard science fiction story. More than anything else, I … Continue reading →

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The Parallels Between Singing and Writing by Jacey Bedford

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Jacey Bedford

This is all about lessons learned and applied I used to be a folk singer. No–correction–I am a folk singer, I just don’t do it as a full-time job any more, but even though I’ve officially retired from the road … Continue reading →

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Ideas and where to find them – by Jaine Fenn

Posted on 20 February 2018 by Jacey Bedford

Earlier this week I was asked a question which may evoke a wry smile amongst fellow writers: ‘Where do you get your ideas?’ I will be honest: my usual response to this old chestnut of a question tends towards glibness. … Continue reading →

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Make Me Care by Sue Thomason

Posted on 9 May 2017 by Jacey Bedford

Writer, I have just picked up your novel, and I’m reading the opening pages. I’ve opened the door of the mind-transporter; here comes my first glimpse of a whole new world. It looks good, and something fascinating is going on … Continue reading →

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I don’t know what colour the wallpaper is – by Marion Pitman

Posted on 25 April 2017 by Jacey Bedford

I don’t know what colour the wallpaper is, or what flowers are growing in the garden. I only work out with an enormous effort what season it is, what the weather is doing, what day of the week it is. … Continue reading →

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