If you have a question about
writing for The People’s Friend, Shirley Blair, the fiction editor will answer it via the Fiction Blog here.
When I first started writing
cough-cough years ago, I could only dream of an opportunity like this. So if
you have any questions, now is the time to ask.
I’ve also decided to copy
Wendy and Keith and write about my inspiration for a particular story. This isn’t
always easy, because sometimes stories present themselves from nowhere, but I
know exactly what the inspiration was behind The Big Secret in the July 12th
issue (illustrated beautifully by Mandy Murray) and I know exactly when I wrote
it.
Earlier this year I took my
granddaughter to her friend’s birthday party which was being held at a soft
play area. While she ran round with her boyfriend (my future grandson-in-law I’m
told) I sat with my notebook and pen and wrote the outline for the story. The
process involved a lot of looking at people and wondering, what if…? But as is often the case, the main inspiration came from the children.
Great to hear your inspirations Teresa. I agree as well, that now we are so much closer to knowing the editors, and hearing what they want to publish. Only a shame I'm still waiting for my first acceptance.... so I'll get writing and stop winging... :)) xx
ReplyDeleteYes keep writing, Susan and you'll get there :-) x
DeleteAlways enjoyable to find out what inspired a story- and congratulation on the latest success, Teresa.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your stories. :)
Thank you, Carol. I nominated your blog for a Versatile Blogger Award in my last post :-) x
DeleteThanks, I've been so busy I missed it! :)
DeleteThanks for the mention, Teresa. Congratulations on your continuing success.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure - thanks, Keith x
DeleteI have been an inspiration for another inspiration... yippee!
ReplyDeleteWendy you certainly are an inspiration :-) x
DeleteHi Teresa,
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about writing as in actually stringing a sentence together. Just need some string :) Inspiration is inspired by more inspiration. Children and our furry friends. Observational stuff works a treat. I know that you inspire aspiring authors. What a great result that is.
A peaceful weekend to you, Teresa.
Gary :) x
Wouldn't it be great if we could pick up that writing string at the corner shop? Have a great weekend x
DeleteCongratulations on your beautiful People's Friend story, Teresa. I think the "What if?" question is the most helpful one of them all. I like the way it leads you, taking the imagination deeper and further into the heart of the story. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanna. All it takes is a poor unsuspecting young man sitting at a table alone, minding his own business and the next thing he finds himself in a story! Ooh the power :-) x
DeleteIt was a lovely story, Teresa.
ReplyDeleteI remember wondering when I read it if inspiration had struck when you'd taken your grandchildren out!
xxPat
Thank you, Pat - I'm just glad I took a notebook! x
DeleteI love hearing about the inspiration behind a story, Teresa - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary x
DeleteIt's a great story Teresa. Beautifully written and so uplifting. And so good to hear the inspiration behind it. :o) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue x
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