Morag, Diana and Elizabeth were each looking for feedback on
improvements they had made to previous writings. Elizabeth took control of a discussion on
suitable outlets for writer’s work. Some magazines were still soliciting
stories from past contributors whilst several companies did not welcome
contributions from previously unpublished authors.
The website www.duotrope.com/writers
was
mentioned for helping to find outlets and tracking the progress of work already
submitted. There were differing views on the topic having stories published
without payment as a means of getting your foot in the door of being an author.
Kate and Joyce respectively, set us reminiscing over grocery shopping
of yesteryear and world events and personalities of the sixties.
Morag and particularly Joan Fr. seemed to be having trouble with
underwear, but for different reasons.
Pete read a couple of his stories from a “For sale, Baby Shoes, never
worn” anthology whilst Senga schemed to get exactly the Christmas present she
wanted.
Hilary reminded us that it was “Mince pies at one” next week. As well
as bringing edible goodies, each member to bring just one Christmas card,
personalised with a few lines of verse or prose. There would then be a lucky
dip for each to pick a card.
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