Better Fiction

Hi,
It's like trying to get into Fort Knox. Hopefully - it'll keep working now that I've been able to log in. Maggie.

Hi Mick, No haven't done any work for them - they seem to be okay. Perhaps if you go into 'Absolute Write' they are pretty good at sussing out publishers, agents, etc and I think they also have a list of 'untouchables.' I'll also ask around as see what sort of a reputation they have - if any. Maggie...

Hi Sarah,
Thanks for the link - great! I've put it as one of my favourites. It'll be a marvellous asset - Maggie

Hi Melinda,
Thanks for the input.

Even his name seems 'stuffy' (giggle) Maggie

Of interest: Hmm! I must be honest and say that there is a lot that I cannot agree with here. Like to see the views of other members. Maggie :banana: ARTICLE: The 10 Rules for Writing Elmore Leonard These are rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to ...

Hi Wade,
I know nothing about this - but I'll be very interested to read your story. Great that you received permission. Maggie

Hi RL,
Congrats. Good site - looking forward to seeing your upgrade. Maggie

This quote is one of the funniest I have read for a long time. It is so true - whoever the author is - he's a pretty smart cookie. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The literary-type writers, I admire them. I wish I was smart enough to write a book that's hard to read, you know?" Jerry Jenkins. Maggie :...

Hi Wade,
One of the novels I'm writing has a flashback. First I tried writing it in ' he'd done this and she'd done that - it didn't work well. Then I brought the flashback into the present tense and that did seem to work (I've had four confirmations.) Don't know if this helps? Maggie

Hi Scott,
Congrats Maggie

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British Magazine Twisted Tongue is looking for original, well-written stories with a twist, whether it is a twist in the tale or a twisted tale. We are open to all genres, sf/f/h elements preferred but will consider others. We want tales that are powerful, emotional, we want to be pulled off our sea...

Hi Wade, As you know my very favourite story that you have written is Window Blind. I love it. I'm waiting for you to put up the changes that you will make and am hoping that it will not 'spoil' it for me. (Cheeky bunny aren't I!) I will look to see if I can find a site that appreciates the type of ...

Hi Sarah,
So many congrats for so many acceptances!
Marvellous - you are doing so well. You must be over the moon.

Special dance for you - Maggie

Hi Sarah, I must admit chapters are very important to me more as a reader than as a writer! The end of a chapter gives you breathing space after an exciting section, time to put the kettle on for a cuppa, or even to think about what you've read, to let it sink in, for a few minutes, before returning...