Monthly Archives: October 2020

How To Plan a Novel

Posted on October 30, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

Look at that title! As though I’m an expert or something. Of course, I am not. But this question was raised on Twitter this week and the answers were interesting, so I thought I’d bring it to the blog (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Novels | 6 Comments

R.I.P WWFS

Posted on October 19, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

Look at that title. Yet more abbreviations! It’s like I’m writing in code these days. OK, if you haven’t worked it out, it stands for ‘Rest in Peace, Woman’s Weekly Fiction Special’, for it has just been announced that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Magazines, Short Stories, Woman's Weekly | 7 Comments

Getting My NWS Report

Posted on October 13, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

NWS Report Today I got an email to say my report was ready from the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme. (Has anyone else had theirs? How was it for you?) Eek. My stomach gave a lurch. It honestly felt like getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Competitions, Novels | 11 Comments

Going Up? Elevator Pitches and More Opportunities

Posted on October 2, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

LWB Page 100 Competition If you’re super-quick (because this ends on Sunday 4th October), there’s still time to enter the LWB (Louise Walters Books) ‘Page 100’ competition, (£6 entry fee) which asks you to submit page 100 – and only … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | 6 Comments