Creative writing – Page 17 – Ruth Livingstone

5 Year Writing Goal: June update

Apparently, I have “created a compelling narrative, with a well-drawn setting and a beguiling central character.” But still not publishable.

Five Year Writing Goal

I’m taking part in Misha and Beth’s Five Year Project and my five-year goal is to write a novel and get it published. This is my update on progress this month.

Feedback on The Reluctant Scribe

A children’s literary agent kindly read my manuscript, The Reluctant Scribe, and she gave me very encouraging feedback. She said I have “created a compelling narrative, with a well-drawn setting and a beguiling central character.” This is fantastic news and really boosted my confidence. Continue reading “5 Year Writing Goal: June update”

Why you should put the ‘you’ into your writing: 2nd person POV

I am a BIG fan of the 2nd person point of view.

As a reader, it plunges you into the writing and forces you to pay attention.

As a writer, when we allow our reader to stand in the shoes of our character and to experience the world through their eyes, ears and skin, we deliver a powerful emotional experience.

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Short Story Anthology: 44 Square Fiction

Anthology Launch

I have been to book launches before, but never to one which has involved my own work. So this was a big FIRST for me. Some contributors had been selected to do readings, but I was one of the lucky ones who just got to sit back and enjoy it all. Also, as a contributor, I got a free drink. The readings went well and I was awed and humbled by the talents of my fellow writers.

The 44 Square anthology is available to download from the 44 Square Fiction website and here are three good reasons for taking a look:

1. You will read some excellent pieces of work,
2. written in a variety of styles and covering diverse subjects,
3. and it is absolutely free!

Along with the 44 Square Fiction anthology, there is a 45 Square Poetry collection and a 46 Square anthology of non-fiction writing. Both of these I am looking forward to reading.

Note: 44 Square Fiction is a new anthology produced by the final year writers on Birkbeck’s BA in Creative Writing course. Work was selected and edited by the fourth year students, with submissions open to all years.

Short Story Accepted: Being Tim

Short Story Anthology

Fiction - short story published in anthology

One of my short stories is published in a literary anthology, 44 Square Fiction, published by Birkbeck. The contributors are listed on their website, including a very nice set of caricatures of all of us.

Five Year Writing Goal: May update

Thanks to a kind offer by a literary agent, I was forced to write a synopsis and finish the third draft of my novel.

Five Year Writing Goal

I’m taking part in Misha and Beth’s Five Year Project and my five-year goal is to write a novel and get it published.

It is two months since I last posted an update. Many distractions have interfered with my path to publication, but I have made some significant progress.
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