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Volume 5, Issue 15 - 3 September 2008

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ARTICLES FOR STORYTELLERS

 

How Long Is A Chapter?

 

How long should your chapter be?

 

I can't resist... I have to say it.

 

"How long is piece of string?"

 

Of course, that smart-aleck answer is of no use to you whatsoever if you're sitting there, frozen over the keyboard, wondering where you should end Chapter One and start typing 'Chapter Two'.

 

To read more, please click here ...

 


BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET

 

"I've shot the Bear" - interview with Rosemarie Somaiah

 

Excerpts ...

 

Rosemarie:I was born in India and grew up there. India is a land of such incredible diversity, that anything you say about India could possibly be true of about a million people and possibly completely untrue of about 9 million people. So, though my childhood was unique in some ways, it was considered fairly standard for the people that I grew up with, in that particular time and place

 

To read more, please click here ...


Association with Storytellers - interview with Dianne (Di) Bates

 

Excerpts ...

 

Di: Australia still has no national charter of rights for children, nothing that legally standardises how adults shall treat children and what rights a child has in relation to the law. This allows abusive parents to move their children around the country at whim. Even within the state where I live – NSW – the departmental body responsible for the care of abused children is so under-resourced that child deaths can and do occur, even when there have been multiple notifications of abuse from concerned adults – doctors, relatives, teachers, neighbours. Yes, superficially children appear to do well in our ‘civilised’ country, but under the surface they are vulnerable. The law needs to be changed, resources need to be greatly increased.

 

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If you would like to be interviewed for this column, please send an email to editor@howtotellagreatstory.com

 

GET PUBLISHED

 

BRIGHT LIGHTS AND BAGPIPES

 

Excerpts ...

 

The summer season has begun in Great Britain and in Edinburgh, this means festivals galore. Not only is Edinburgh the host city for the world famous annual military tattoo, but the city also orchestrates five incredible festivals throughout the summer months that bring thousands of visitors from around the globe. It is nearly impossible to walk down the Royal Mile during the month of August without being bombarded with flyers for various comedy shows, musicals, cabarets and Shakespearean plays performed on bouncy castles. From the month of June until September, Edinburgh takes New York’s title as the city that doesn’t sleep and overwhelms visitors and locals with the variety and diversity of the entertainment it provides on a twenty-four hour basis.

 

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INFOSYNTHESIS

 

The higher you go (2)

 

Excerpts ...

 

So why don’t you begin to compress your thoughts, actions, ways and methods. The way you work and live; why don’t you compress and simplify them, chill your atmosphere and make life and work easier for you.

 

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JACK'S FABLES

 

The £12 billion mistake.

 

Excerpts ...

 

As part of their plans for global domination, the public relations department of EFFU had been busy honing the bribing strategy for local and national politicians and newspaper editors.

 

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PAYING MARKETS FOR STORYTELLERS

 

 

Christian Writing Markets

 

Excerpts ...

 

Christian Writing; it's a market so big that it cannot be ignored. Typical of Christian writing, both the publications featured below insist upon true stories. Would it be unchristian to pass off as a true story something you invented? I'll leave you to make up your own minds on that one.

 

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STORY ASIA

 

 

Amazon.com and Paypal – Anyone in the world can buy (usually) but not everyone in the world can sell.

 

Excerpts...

 

I know that when I started, I desperately wanted my books to be sold via Amazon.com; furthermore, as Paypal was free to join and seemed very popular, I wanted to use this facility. After much research, I knew that it would be financially and physically impossible for me to do this. When Bill Keeth faced his problems with his book, I wanted to know if things had improved and did some research.  

 

To read more, please click here ...

 


STORYTELLER'S NUTS AND BOLTS

 

Lay or Lie? 

 

Since the 14th century people have been getting confused when using lay and lie. Just what is the difference between these two words and why do we always get them mixed up?

 

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ZODIAC'S CHILDREN

 

Virgo's Child

 

Excerpts ...

 

Virgo children are usually quite easy to raise. They are neat, organized, and have a gentle sense of humor that you will enjoy. They are rarely hateful and mean. They are so well behaved that I think most parents just sort of leave them to themselves since they are like miniature adults.

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1000 REVIEWS

 

The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

 

Excerpts 

... For me, this novel is a cross between a murder-mystery novel and a literary one. For one, the plot of this story is very much in the style of a whodunit – throughout, the reader is kept guessing about the answer to the question, “Who murdered this dog?” All the clues are placed in the appropriate places in the novel, the characters are defined and dialogue genuine. And yet, the style of writing is so unique:...

 

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TELL EVERYONE ABOUT

 

We are putting together a comedy showcase for our talent at the Hollywood Improv on September 2nd at 8PM. It should be a great show, and after the show, there'll be a happy hour for all of the industry to mingle with each other and the comics (with cheap beers). We've already gotten confirmations from staff at VH1, The Late Late Show, The Hollywood Reporter, National Lampoon, ICM, CBS Mobile, and more.

 

We'd like you to come. Please let me know how many seats you'd like. Here's the info:

Tuesday, September 2nd - 8PM

Hollywood Improv

8162 Melrose Ave (just west of Crescent Heights) West Hollywood, CA.  

 

To know more, please contact Barry Mackey.

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BUZZ WORDS An online professional Australian-based magazine, Buzz Words (All the Buzz about Children’s Books), is targeted at children’s writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers and editors. On the 1st and 15th of every month the e-zine features a free-entry writing contest – with prizes – as well as interviews with editors, authors, illustrators, agents, booksellers and publicists as well as writing markets, opportunities, competitions, courses, conferences, book reviews and valuable industry information all related to the children’s book industry. If you wish to download a sample issue, go to www.buzzwordsmagazine.com.

Compiler/editor Dianne (Di) Bates pays for articles and interviews. The magazine was begun in July 2006 and to date it have published over 700 reviews of children’s books. An online review magazine, Books Buzz, a Buzz Words' supplement, is also sent to subscribers bimonthly. Check out Di’s books on her website www.enterprisingwords.com 


STEALING FIRE FROM THE GODS

JAMES BONNET’S

 

Seven Day Creative Adventure in Nans Sous Sainte Anne, France A Storymaking Seminar and Workshop/Retreat September 21 thru 27

 

Imagine immersing yourself in your story or script at a writing and storymaking seminar and workshop/retreat in a beautiful tranquil French village, where you will work one-on one with internationally known author, teacher and story consultant, James Bonnet.

 

Space is very limited and must be on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t delay in signing up for this special opportunity. For the complete information: http://www.storymaking.com/seminarandworkshopretreat/

 


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