tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post521058137682549854..comments2024-02-20T00:17:29.357-08:00Comments on Through The Looking Glass: York and Writing Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-81492972230665804042012-09-18T14:03:36.161-07:002012-09-18T14:03:36.161-07:00Thanks for dropping by, Jean. I agree; the weekend...Thanks for dropping by, Jean. I agree; the weekend was full of helpful reminders and tips.Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-8117729397696311472012-09-18T14:02:46.807-07:002012-09-18T14:02:46.807-07:00Sure is! there will be one running again next Sept...Sure is! there will be one running again next September (think around the 13th) You can see info on the Writers Workshop Website: http://www.writersworkshop.co.uk/events.htmlVikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-51241027497918324032012-09-18T14:00:31.057-07:002012-09-18T14:00:31.057-07:00Thanks for dropping by, Jenny. Good luck with the ...Thanks for dropping by, Jenny. Good luck with the 'emotional' writing!Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-31921216909018756802012-09-18T11:06:31.670-07:002012-09-18T11:06:31.670-07:00Thanks for this interesting post, Vikki, with lots...Thanks for this interesting post, Vikki, with lots of useful points to take on board. I think the idea that we should go deeper into the characters' emotions and not take the middle ground is worth remembering.Jean Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805479454940218153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-12240675511953033192012-09-18T03:44:39.967-07:002012-09-18T03:44:39.967-07:00Wow, that sounds amazing! Is it on every year?Wow, that sounds amazing! Is it on every year?Katbalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062035307171042500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-87995337669153987252012-09-18T02:47:43.647-07:002012-09-18T02:47:43.647-07:00Thanks for sharing this Vikki. I'm plumbing em...Thanks for sharing this Vikki. I'm plumbing emotional depths right now. My characters', not mine! Oh well, maybe mine too, a bit...Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-57006278444295889222012-09-17T11:31:52.167-07:002012-09-17T11:31:52.167-07:00You're welcome Debs! Thanks for visitingYou're welcome Debs! Thanks for visitingVikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-54957037961450437812012-09-17T11:31:14.298-07:002012-09-17T11:31:14.298-07:00I know what you mean, Myra. I did come away from t...I know what you mean, Myra. I did come away from the weekend thinking it's now time to get down and actually do some writing!! It would be easy to spend too much time going to events/courses etc but I always feel they give me a much needed boost of creativity/inspirationVikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-84590346418640725022012-09-17T11:28:43.413-07:002012-09-17T11:28:43.413-07:00Thanks for visitng, Mary. It was great to discover...Thanks for visitng, Mary. It was great to discover such an informative festival! Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-40309563201319086762012-09-17T11:26:51.969-07:002012-09-17T11:26:51.969-07:00Thanks Joan. It was jampacked full of info and ins...Thanks Joan. It was jampacked full of info and inspiration!Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-52341438418915455582012-09-17T11:26:17.554-07:002012-09-17T11:26:17.554-07:00Hi Paula, Thanks for visiting. An appropriate quot...Hi Paula, Thanks for visiting. An appropriate quote! I read a good one on twitter recently too: "A writer always has homework" or something similar. Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-6341606618588263382012-09-17T11:25:02.987-07:002012-09-17T11:25:02.987-07:00Thanks for sharing - I see you have brought new vi...Thanks for sharing - I see you have brought new visitors to my blog!Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-83431026464130747132012-09-17T11:22:29.416-07:002012-09-17T11:22:29.416-07:00Hi Joanna, the pacing workshop was a good reminder...Hi Joanna, the pacing workshop was a good reminder about a lot of essentials to remember to keep the readers interest! And I enjoy writing my blog occasionally as I feel it allows me to do a different type of writing and keep creativeVikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-42226249089433331002012-09-17T04:08:50.987-07:002012-09-17T04:08:50.987-07:00Thank you for posting this informative and useful ...Thank you for posting this informative and useful information Vicki.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-23114942286442625572012-09-17T03:50:22.932-07:002012-09-17T03:50:22.932-07:00Sounds like a great weekend,Vikki. It's diffic...Sounds like a great weekend,Vikki. It's difficult to make a judgement about whether you should attend events like this,as you could spend all your time at festivals and never write another word, but this sounds very helpful.myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-56590880753647320692012-09-17T03:40:52.330-07:002012-09-17T03:40:52.330-07:00Realy interesting and informative post, Vikki. I d...Realy interesting and informative post, Vikki. I didn't know about the York Writers Workshop Festival of Writing and you have made it sound very appealing. Thanks for passing on so many valuable tips. The one about emotional depth struck home as I fear I tend to be one of those who doesn't go deep enough.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-68895616918485592282012-09-17T02:51:44.635-07:002012-09-17T02:51:44.635-07:00Thank you for such an informative post, Vikki. It ...Thank you for such an informative post, Vikki. It sounds an inspirational conference - keep writing! Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-54365368265149111302012-09-17T02:41:33.279-07:002012-09-17T02:41:33.279-07:00And I've arrived here because of your mum'...And I've arrived here because of your mum's link on FB! An excellent summary, Vikki, and some very good points. Working hard at your writing is good advice - a quote I once heard is '"That'll do" is not an option for a writer'.<br /> Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-31166483863661794712012-09-17T01:45:49.904-07:002012-09-17T01:45:49.904-07:00What a brilliant overview, Vikki, and so interesti...What a brilliant overview, Vikki, and so interesting - I'm away to share the link on FB!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272063339278297404.post-13545051035109895192012-09-17T00:31:36.490-07:002012-09-17T00:31:36.490-07:00Thank you, Vicki. There are lots and lots of valua...Thank you, Vicki. There are lots and lots of valuable messages here. <br />I want to try to put into practice the suggestion that each scene should have two or more purposes. Such a good way of avoiding too much coasting in the middle of a novel. And a great method for 'killing your darlings'. If they haven't earned a place in the telling of the story, they shouldn't stay.<br /><br />It's also good to hear that web presence is less essential than I thought. I like doing my blog and reading other writing blogs, but I'm hopeless at the rest!<br /><br />It's fantastic that you came away with such a positive feeling, Vicki, and well done for braving it alone. That's not an easy thing to do. And many thanks for sharing it with us. I'm especially pleased that a return to more old-fashioned types of story is on the way.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.com