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4Sep/10

An Evening with Graham Joyce

An Evening with novelist Graham Joyce at Derby University, Wednesday 22nd September 2010. For more information: http://www.derby.ac.uk/joyce

I'll be going, maybe see you there.

Stuart

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30Jul/10

We have some news to share from Scribes member Richard Barber whose short story “Visiting” has just been published in Midnight Echo IV. It may be the magazine of the Australian Horror Writer’s Association but never fear, they’ll post it to you if you ask nicely enough and you can also buy an electronic version. Couldn’t be easier eh!

Richard also recently made the short-list of Brit Writers 2010 but unfortunately didn't make it to the final, we're all mighty proud of him.

Chris

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27Jul/10

Derby Scribes Shared World Sessions

Recent sessions of Derby Scribes have been devoted to getting an oft talked about Scribes idea off the ground, a shared world free for all Scribes members to use and set stories in.

There has been lots of fun in sessions that have been less structured than normal and thus far we have a floating castle-like library tethered by a mighty chain above a small townstead. Large spider like creatures tear up and down the chain and in the depths of the library proper is a room that allows the 'reader' to step into the story.

Being that this is a library the many genres allow us scope to write any type of story we like.
The upcoming session (2nd August 2010) will also be devoted to hammering down specifics and listening to initial drafts of stories that explore the world then we will be back to a regular schedule for a while to give the world time to percolate.

Come join us at the library next session and have a hand in creating the world.

Cheers
Chris

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15Jun/10

Playing it for laughs at a recent Scribes session

At the last Scribes session former member Claire performed her first ever stand-up routine in front of an audience, here is the video :

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8Jun/10

Self Editing Blog

Self Editing Blog - Edit Your Own Novel, Screenplay, or Nonfiction Book. This is meant to be a good blog for writers. http://www.selfeditingblog.com/

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6Jun/10

NEXT SESSION : Monday 7th June, 2010

Hi guys,
Just wanted to update about the upcoming session tomorrow.

In a change to previous plans the session will be presented by former Scribe member Claire May.

She will perform a short comedy routine and then will present a session to the group.

It will take place at the Derby Library Meeting room @ 7pm as usual.

Hope to see you all there.
Cheers,
Chris

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23May/10

Writers Write by Willie Meikle

Willie Meikle has collated his writing articles from over the years into one document. Writers Write is available to download as a freebie here http://www.williammeikle.com/WritersWrite.pdf. Feel free to pass it on. Thanks, Willie.

Stuart

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11May/10

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE NEXT SESSION – 17th May 2010

The session on the 17th May 2010 will be presented by Richard Barber and will be on the subject of Editing.

The session will be held in the Derby Central Library meeting room as normal and Richard asks that, if you are attending, you bring along a short (3000 words) piece along that you can use for the sessions excercises.

There will be a few sample stories for those that don't have anything to bring but to get the most out of the session it is recommended to bring a piece of your own work to use.

See you all there.
Cheers,
Chris

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5May/10

The Times Children’s Fiction Competition

"Are you a secret storyteller? Now's the time to let your talent out in the open. The Times and Chicken House are on a mission to discover another great children's writer, whose book will be published around the world by Chicken House."

The prize is fantastic - the offer of a worldwide publishing contract with Chicken House, with a £10,000 royalty advance.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article7076052.ece

Good luck if you're thinking of entering.

Stuart

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28Apr/10