I have been putting things up for a while, but I haven't had any time to start a formal discussion about any of my writings. I'm trying to see different perspectives on what I write, and I thought this was the perfect place. I'm from a small town, so open minds aren't exactly abundant. I would very much appreciate some critiquing.

This morning my car was stopped and searched by police under the anti-terrorism laws. As I work near Canary Wharf, this is not an unusual event; I've seen many cars pulled over on the same stretch of road.

I didn't have a problem with it until they handed me the form which they have to fill out for each search. In the "description" section, against "colour of hair" the young plod had written "Balding"

This is a clear affront to my dignity and a gross violation of my human rights! If you want to join my campaign for justice, post your support here.

Hiya maddan, just want to pass on a tip that I use.
Once I've written a piece, especially an opening chapter, I often find it useful toi then scrap the beginning.
Following that rule, I like the chapter better when I started from "I had not thought the girl was that attractive at first."

just to update on the BBC sports shorts thingy. I've been told they're gonna produce my little play.
yay!
They want me there on the day of recording- 28th Nov, so I might nip out and get some jodphurs, a beret and a megaphone... oh and perhaps one of those long cigarette holders. They're also having an 'event' where the winners will be intereviewed so I'll try and get a mention of ABCtales into my three seconds of airtime.

Hi, I signed up yesterday, and have posted the first three chapters of a novel - be good to see what people think of it.

Being away from ABC for a few days... I come back and there's a squillion new Gen Dis topics! Well more or less...

As I'm a lazy arse and can't really be figged scrolling through 'em all to see if there's owt I want to comment on, thought I'd just start my own new discussion about... erm... you know... stuff... and things.

Have I missed much?

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