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Posted by: Gianni Mansi
28 April 10:17 am
Hi all, my idea works very well for people like myself who find holding books a bit awkward. Digital radio, the one on your computer allows you to listen to stories written by famous authors. It does not take myself long to become "Inspired" again. And with a varied selection of stories and poems there's something there for everyone.
Hi all, my idea works very well for people like myself who find holding books a bit awkward. Digital radio, the one on your computer allows you to listen to stories written by famous authors. It does not take myself long to become "Inspired" again. And with a varied selection of stories and poems there's something there for everyone.
Posted by: sheila cameron
16 March 16:24 pm
Hi all!! This makes me know I'm not alone! I'm enjoying reading what's there on the site.Cathy, thank you for your kind comments on the poem. Just a laugh really - we need to smile!!
Hi all!! This makes me know I'm not alone! I'm enjoying reading what's there on the site.Cathy, thank you for your kind comments on the poem. Just a laugh really - we need to smile!!
Posted by: Cathy Cole
15 March 18:50 pm
Hi Sheila and Susan -thanks for getting back to me. Good to know you're out there. Looked up your poem Sheila - liked it a lot - especially the surprise ending!! To Susan's query, my short story is called the wicked weed and any advice would be welcome.
Hi Sheila and Susan -thanks for getting back to me. Good to know you're out there. Looked up your poem Sheila - liked it a lot - especially the surprise ending!! To Susan's query, my short story is called the wicked weed and any advice would be welcome.
Posted by: Susan Mary Moore
15 March 14:36 pm
Your Message
Hi Sheila and Cathy - I too am a new writer but cannot contribute as much as I would like to as there is never enough time. I have really enjoyed reading the short stories and poems and am impressed by the standard. If your articles are available for comment I shall read them right now and hopefully you will know that there is someone out there!
Your Message
Hi Sheila and Cathy - I too am a new writer but cannot contribute as much as I would like to as there is never enough time. I have really enjoyed reading the short stories and poems and am impressed by the standard. If your articles are available for comment I shall read them right now and hopefully you will know that there is someone out there!
Posted by: sheila cameron
14 March 19:54 pm
Very interesting tip Mick. Will give that a try! I find that reading a poem or story out loud is very helpful. You find where the punctuation should be.
Very interesting tip Mick. Will give that a try! I find that reading a poem or story out loud is very helpful. You find where the punctuation should be.
Posted by: Mick Ward
13 March 15:50 pm
Here's a tip for anyone out there that writes long pieces of work in Microsoft Word. If you have a name or phrase that is repeated constantly through the piece of work, type in a non-word like xxx instead. Then after completing the piece, go under "Edit" and select "Replace". Then, in the appropriate boxes, replace xxx with the desired name or phrase.........easy!
Here's a tip for anyone out there that writes long pieces of work in Microsoft Word. If you have a name or phrase that is repeated constantly through the piece of work, type in a non-word like xxx instead. Then after completing the piece, go under "Edit" and select "Replace". Then, in the appropriate boxes, replace xxx with the desired name or phrase.........easy!
Posted by: sheila cameron
08 March 15:57 pm
Hi Cathy! Yes that's how I feel. Noone seems to be listening or commenting. I've put on 2 poems but not sure if it's worth carrying on. Glad you feel the same - there doesn't seem to be many of us!
Hi Cathy! Yes that's how I feel. Noone seems to be listening or commenting. I've put on 2 poems but not sure if it's worth carrying on. Glad you feel the same - there doesn't seem to be many of us!
Posted by: Cathy Cole
02 March 00:49 am
Hi Sheila. I too am a new writer and new to this site. I check in every so often but feel that no one is listening - I've had no response to my first story - no words of welcome to my first post on the forum. Beginning to feel that no one is out there! Anyone else feel the same? I don't feel confident enough to comment on others stories or poems - what do I know? Is that what others feel? i don't know that either but would love to know. please reply.
Hi Sheila. I too am a new writer and new to this site. I check in every so often but feel that no one is listening - I've had no response to my first story - no words of welcome to my first post on the forum. Beginning to feel that no one is out there! Anyone else feel the same? I don't feel confident enough to comment on others stories or poems - what do I know? Is that what others feel? i don't know that either but would love to know. please reply.
Posted by: sheila cameron
01 March 16:46 pm
Hi my name is Sheila, I'm a new writer and new to the site. I look forward to contributing!
Hi my name is Sheila, I'm a new writer and new to the site. I look forward to contributing!
Posted by: Cathy Cole
04 February 15:05 pm
Regarding Em's tip about using a dictaphone : Have you ever tried taping ongoing work - especially dialogue? Listening to the flow of words between characters (or not as the case may be) can help immensely.
Regarding Em's tip about using a dictaphone : Have you ever tried taping ongoing work - especially dialogue? Listening to the flow of words between characters (or not as the case may be) can help immensely.
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