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Milford Bursaries: Funded places for SF Writers of Colour

Posted on 10 January 2023 by Jacey Bedford

Go here to find out all about Milford SF conference for writers of science fiction and fantasy. Briefly, it’s a workshopping week with no tutors, just critique by fellow published writers. It’s been running in the UK since 1972, brought … Continue reading →

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Odyssey

Posted on 13 December 2022 by Jacey Bedford

I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust. Odyssey is a non-profit dedicated to helping fiction writers improve their craft. Since its inception in 1996, Odyssey has become one of the most highly … Continue reading →

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Time and Space – by Jacey Bedford

Posted on 29 November 2022 by Jacey Bedford

No, this is not a blog about spacetime, or about anything to do with astronomy, science or even science fiction. It’s about time and space to write. In beautiful surroundings. With all meals provided. And a bunch of other writers … Continue reading →

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Milford 2022 by Somto Ihezue

Posted on 8 November 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Getting into Milford was a dream. I still can’t fit my excitement into words. I remember applying after I found out Suyi Davies had attended in the past. I initially didn’t think I could get in, but seeing another Nigerian … Continue reading →

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The Journey Continues, by David Gullen

Posted on 25 October 2022 by Jacey Bedford

In September we went to Milford SFF Conference in Nantlle, North Wales –  a week of critiques, writing, hanging out with other writers, and cake. Trigonos, the place we stayed, nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia, is determined we need … Continue reading →

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Milford 2022 by Ramya Jegatheesan

Posted on 11 October 2022 by Jacey Bedford

The weeks leading up to the Milford conference did not bode well. A whole bevy of train strikes and rail line cancellations meant some very frantic and desperate emails begging any stranger who would have me for a ride to … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for World Building by David Gullen

Posted on 4 October 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Getting world-building ‘right’ seems to be a fascination with many writers. Panels at cons, podcasts, and blogs on this subject are ever-popular and seem to loom large compared to those on character, plot, tension, pace, and all the other things … Continue reading →

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A Picture’s a Thousand Words? by Terry Jackman

Posted on 27 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

I have no problem recalling my first Milford, 2011, because I went into surgery the next week. Though “not a lotta people know that”. Anyway minus the kidney [ see same quote] I then did three years of clinical trial … Continue reading →

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Fantasycon 2022 by Susan May Oke

Posted on 23 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

The British Fantasy Society annual convention was held September 17th – 18th at the Raddison Red Hotel, Heathrow. Although a slightly curtailed version of the annual convention that we all know and love, it was still well worth the time, … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging from Milford 3

Posted on 15 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Ramya JegatheesanAs a newbie, it feels like I’ve now got into the comfortable swing of things. I know what the day will bring – copious amounts of food, wine and useful, weird conversations. The weather today was clear and bright, … Continue reading →

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