I hope you are all still well and trying to keep positive. It is difficult sometimes, to believe that we are in this situation and will remain so for some considerable time.
It galls me to hear pundits declaring that we should be given exit instructions for when the lockdown ends and even asking for an exact date!
We have to be creative with our enforced time at home, perhaps there are many things on the DIY list that still need doing – I can say that our local hardware shop is closed so that lets me off the hook again – only if I can find a hook anywhere.
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Enough of that, but I must ask our members to consider sending their work in to scribblers.1@btinternet.com – the current theme is “TRAPPED” and gradually each story (with your permission) will appear on the Story of the Week page on our weblog. We are asking your stories fall within the 500-750 word target area please. The cut off date is 15th April.
Additionally, for those who are keener on shorter work of up to 100 words, then our WhatsApp group is up and running thanks to Justin. We have several members already listed and whilst it was essentially meant for short stories there are many other topics that spring up. For the 100 word short story the subject is “I Will Never Understand Why…” It is likely the theme will soon change. Have a go, it really is fun to do.
Talking of that, please remember to frequently view our weblog – Georgina has been posting many ideas and suggestions including today’s, “Top Tips for Writing Flash Fiction” which might be of interest to Derek… (just joking!).
If you are on Facebook then go to ‘Ruth Dugdall author’ where Ruth has posted some very helpful tips
If you have any comments or ideas then just let us know.
Keep Scribbling folks but remember to keep smiling too.
Dave
