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| Blog Name: |
TaniaWrites |
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http://titaniawrites.blogspot.com |
| Language: |
English |
| Topics: |
writing, fiction, israel |
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My thoughts on writing, on being a writer, on how writing fiction works and doesn't work for me, the ups and downs of publication and rejection and the joy of meeting new characters. |
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46 Followers |
Writing and Place Guest Blog post 4 by Nora
I couldn't be happier that this is becoming a vibrant and exciting series, the guest blog posts on Writing & Place, how where you are affects you as a writer. I am delighted to introduce Nora Nadjarian, a wonderful Cyprus-based poet and writer, author of the short story collection Ledra Street; we "met" when we ran a review of her book on the The Short Review. Nora has just entered the blogsphere, so do pop along to bettyboopinspired and welcome her to this crazi
Bridport congrats...and...flash!
It's just wonderful to know people who win things, especially things as fabulous as the Bridport Prize for short stories, which receives thousands of entries every year. Last year, my great friend Elaine Chiew was the winner, the year before, Vanessa scooped second place. And this year I am delighted to see three names I know in the winners of supplementary prizes: huge congratulations to Anna Britten, Nicholas Hogg and Teresa Stenson
Speaking from Experience event tonight
We're off to London shortly, braving possible strong winds and the rain that has flooded parts of the country, for this:Speaking from Experience is a new event aimed at encouraging unpublished Jewish writers. I've been invited to be the guest at the first event, which is a great honour, I am in favour of anything that inspires any writers to write. I'll let
Like a Kid in A Sweet Shop: Catching Up Part 2
I've been having a wonderful two weeks, rushing around to lit events like a kid in a sweet shop (or me in a sweet shop!), all of it reinforcing that this country is the right place for me right now. It hasn't left me much time for blogging, or reading other people's blogs - apologies for that. I won't make this a very long post (famous last words). So, where have I been?Two weeks ago I flew to Ireland for the Waterford Film Festival awards evening on Nov 8th. I knew my screenplay, which I adapted from my short story, North Cold, was one of 20 finalists for the short screenplay award, but didn't know whether this was 20 o
Catching up part 1: competitions
I have loads to write about but let me start by saying..The Bristol Short Story Prize is now officially open - too all writers worldwide!3000 words maximum - no minimum length, deadline 31st March, seven pounds per story. Prizes: 1st-£500 plus £150 Waterstone’s Gift Card, 2nd -£350 plus £100 Waterstone’s Gift Card, 3rd -£200 plus £100 Waterstone’s Gift Card. E
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