Writers Re write

After a long long abscence I is back.

What Have I been doing? Well, after getting slaughtered on the writing course in summer 2005, I applied for an MA, missed that and so got on an Open University Creative Writing Course. This ran from Feb - Oct 2006 and was pretty good at getting over some skills- and meeting lots of folk- even if most of them were online! I also joined a writers group and got on the MA- wot I have started- Fiction and Script Writing being my options.

Never done script writing before- but wot the hell.... although words such as 'bit off' and 'more than I can chew?' spring to mind as I struggle with a 3000 word essay, a 6000 word essay + crit, a 10 minute script- all for around Christmas.

Do I like a challenge or do I not? Hmmmmmm.....

Needless to say book is on the back burner although I had tinkered with it a tad and have some ideas lurking in the back of my brain. Never did get on a film set despite writing, phoning and so forth - miserable buggers. Do they think I am a spy for a salacious magazine? No no no!!!! I am sure you would give me impeccable references Blogspot- you know my credentials..... So, until I can give up the day job, and I can creep around a bit more said novel will probably stay lurking.

Anyway that pic is me- its the best that I can do with limited equipment. It was taken in a dark dark restaurant in Prague at Christmas. Great place to head for seasonal celebrations.

Anyway might post a few writings or poems on here, depending upon pressures. But just thought I would bring the blog up to date.

Writers Abscence

Well you can tell how long it is since I have done anything...well not quite true

went on a writers course and my book and me got shredded. It was a very good course with good quality tutors..only one was very harsh...no need for that ..there are ways and there are ways.....anyway I didnt quite pack up and go home. It has set me off on new things and , although I missed getting on an MA course, I am signed up on an OU Creative Writing Course starting shortly and I hope that will provide some further insights. So I havent given up- I have redrafted and am experimenting with different styles and I have entered another short story into a comp.

My trouble is I need to give up the day job-and my husband- who is turning into a stubborn old dog- see my other blog,certain ages, re THAT subject.

F****** men.....I tell you girls they are whats wrong with the world...................

anyway- back again with some new ideas and a new blog possibly..............

Writers Rubbish

Sodding book is going nowhere at the moment. I have met someone in the fillum industry and he has been giving me lots of lowdown on what goes on...and now I go back to the Book and its crap..crap crap.

Is this just a case of typical writers insecurity or is it genuinely crap? I think I am going to have to let someone read it...but whom? Someone I know? Not sure about that. An impartial critique service? Need to think about this.

What gets me though is that what could be Ok is rusting in the inclement weather of indecision, doubt and angst......

Writers Amnesia

getting no-where fast...but at last have located a willing supplier of fillum information so hope this will be enough. Perhaps better email my one last film production contact......... again..but I hate nagging...............

so Progress non existant really.................still theres a time and a place.....

Writers Elbow

A yes...a form of injury caused by not writing and then starting again and causing a strain.......

I am getting no-where fast Blog. No-one wants to let me on their film set so I can absorb the atmosphere....boo hoo hoo. I do not understand why not I really don't.

So...I am going to have to adopt some lateral thinking. Like for example..anyone know Viggo Mortensen? Yes? No? if you do how about asking him if I can interview him about being an actor on location.He'd be able to tell me I know.

Or if anyone knows of an A list actor/tress who could help that would be great. Sigh, is it all too much to ask of life eh? My chance of escape blocked by insecurity? Public liability insurance? I know not which......

To while time away though Blog I have not been idle- a short story entered in a comp, plus poems submitted to a publisher....so not bad for someone who only started in the summer 2004..and I do have 3 chapters of my book done + a synopsis.

Ill keep you informed...

Byeeeeeee Blog

Writing Unravelled

Hi Blo

Not much writing recently- I started again on Dec 3rd Chapter 3 of my novel, but due to lack on knowledge re Being On A Film Location I feel unable to write it properly.

So I have done some more poetry instead......hey ho...

Keep on trucking eh?

ciao for now

Writers Block

Yes I am having this because I still cannot get on a film set to see what goes on.

What is the problem? I am not going to accost the Stars, or make rude noises in bars, or do anything untowards.

I have been thinking laterally and have been on the imdb site and one or two Very Kind people have responded so I am slowly building up a picture but it will take years unless I can get on a set.

I dont want to abandon my plans for lack of assistance so I shall keep plugging away-but its hard enough writing a book without this.....perhaps my luck will change....

Otherwise I am writing a bit of poetry and a short story or two.....

so I am not letting the buggers grind me down...

Will keep you informed