Subject matters?
You’ve posted off the final draft of your short story to yet another writing competition, paying attention to all the ingredients you know judges look for - like structure, plot, pacing, characterisation, dialogue, and language. But how important is your choice of subject? Will it engage your readers - or alienate them? What themes do you intend to explore in your story? And what part does subjectivity play in the decision-making process? After all, writing competition judges are human beings, aren’t they?........(click link for rest of article) http://www.wordswithjam.co.uk/2014/01/subject-matters-how-to-win-short-story.html
This is the start of my article about winning short story competitions, in the current issue of the excellent Words with JAM - packed with useful info for writers. If you want to check it out, here is the link
http://www.wordswithjam.co.uk/2014/01/subject-matters-how-to-win-short-story.html
Related posts:
http://janeayres.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/words-with-jam-how-to-make-time-for.html
Friday 31 January 2014
Sunday 26 January 2014
History, Harvey and Folkestone
I've written a piece for the British Society for History of Science (BSHS) Travel Guide about the "father of modern medicine", William Harvey, which was inspired by the year I lived in Folkestone.
It's a bit different from the kind of article I have written before. The Travel Guide is a great source for anyone interested in visiting places with ties to the history of science, technology and medicine, anywhere in the world.Click on the link to take a look.
http://www.bshs.org.uk/travel-guide/william-harvey-statue
photo Jane Ayres |
Tuesday 14 January 2014
NEW! Valentine Horse: cover reveal!
This is the time of year when I am (still) reflecting on the past and considering what the future holds. Lots of thinking, which will, in due course, become articulated through the medium of words. Until then, here is a sneak preview of the cover (by designer Klaus Hartleben) of my next book, Valentine Horse. Aimed at older children, teens and young adults, this is a horse story with a strong element of romance. The title will be available by - you've guessed it - Valentine's Day! Watch this space for more....
Friday 10 January 2014
Lisbon, milko and blue skies
photo Roger Hyland |
Today you will find me over at website Travel Expert with a short piece all about chilling out and daydreaming in Lisbon. Click the link to read the piece. A lovely travel site!
http://travelexpert.org.uk/lisbon-milko-blue-skies/
photo Jane Ayres |
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