tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post5351342992484852565..comments2023-07-08T12:59:30.053+01:00Comments on Musings of Murphyfish: A favor to ask of you....murphyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-17147320870612893742011-10-31T20:49:21.944+00:002011-10-31T20:49:21.944+00:00Hi Rach, very nice of you to say so me dear ;o)Hi Rach, very nice of you to say so me dear ;o)murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-30317729709992463552011-10-31T13:22:22.593+00:002011-10-31T13:22:22.593+00:00Even before I scrolled down I KNEW there'd be ...Even before I scrolled down I KNEW there'd be tons of comments.<br /><br />Believe in yourself xxRachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-83654962215597987182011-10-26T21:29:52.360+01:002011-10-26T21:29:52.360+01:00Eh up Damn, Only home made cider is currency here ...Eh up Damn, Only home made cider is currency here abouts!<br />I'll mail you over the weekend my good friend with thoughts and so on (also the next chess move!)murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-72131292785489101842011-10-26T21:28:16.337+01:002011-10-26T21:28:16.337+01:00Thank you Jean, I'll mail you if that is ok?Thank you Jean, I'll mail you if that is ok?murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-1281103736657387622011-10-26T21:27:31.687+01:002011-10-26T21:27:31.687+01:00Thank you FB, the sort of encouragement this hesit...Thank you FB, the sort of encouragement this hesitant hobbit needs.murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-3641993775479874792011-10-26T21:26:38.517+01:002011-10-26T21:26:38.517+01:00Mark (shoreman) Thank you I'll bear that in mi...Mark (shoreman) Thank you I'll bear that in mind.murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-19058565751938308442011-10-26T21:25:51.744+01:002011-10-26T21:25:51.744+01:00Thank you Mark,I'll be checking those out.Thank you Mark,I'll be checking those out.murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-59943609618603818812011-10-26T08:54:28.812+01:002011-10-26T08:54:28.812+01:00Well you know where I am and you should never be s...Well you know where I am and you should never be shy of asking if you ever need a favour, both m'Lady and I are big readers and she with an English degree as well. If no one else springs forward then I'll help. I can find the odd moment to read through and give advice.<br />I don't know about writing courses but one thing you can do to correct a lot of silly little errors we tend to make is to type everything up in Word first as that will spell check everything for you within reason (beware though it only checks spelling and not grammar so the odd slip will get through such as there/their etc). It also does a reasonable job of checking basic grammar however the english language is so awkward that this is not too reliable, nor is it always how you want to say something which in fairness is what makes a difference.<br /><br />As far as Amazon goes, doesn't sound like a bad idea at all but as a couple of other suggestions, Readers Digest is still going strong, they pay for reader's articles so may be worth sending one or two to them. Also see if you can find somewhere to guest write, such as the OBN or some other site. This will give you a portfolio you could direct people to and be good practice. <br />Otherwise I would be happy to pay to read your stuff, this meandering style has always brought a bit of cheer to my day. Just one question, can I pay in cider?Damn The Broccolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783563585674686848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-40781131673739971722011-10-26T08:23:39.063+01:002011-10-26T08:23:39.063+01:00Dear John ..
Have a look at this website .. he m...Dear John .. <br /><br />Have a look at this website .. he may be able to give you a few pointers. http://www.simonwhaley.co.uk/<br /><br />All I can see is that now (40ish) is a great time to take stock and try something that you are passionate about. Leave it any longer and it will only be a pipe dream. I gave up work this year to go back to college and study Art. I can honestly say it's the best thing I've ever done. You may not be able to give up work but there is always a way! Good luck.<br /><br />By the way, happy to read stories and articles and give constructive feedback - helping a fellow artisan would be a pleasure.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18268683510432688477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-12088879207765708312011-10-25T20:53:15.170+01:002011-10-25T20:53:15.170+01:00John, I am not the literary giant I would like to ...John, I am not the literary giant I would like to be, but I can offer you this. <br />I was a builder for 24 years. It was a great profession and I have no regrets. When I turned 40 I decided I had had enough. I told my wife if she wanted a picture hung she had to do it herself, as I would not swing a hammer again. <br />I needed a change, no matter what.<br />I bought a boat and started a fishing charter. I now also own a tackle store and to be honest, have never looked back. <br />Moral to this diatribe, do it now, while you can. No time like the present.<br />CheersFish Whispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577269037750291388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-76660996006826012582011-10-25T16:19:38.846+01:002011-10-25T16:19:38.846+01:00Hi John. When I read this last year, I said you sh...Hi John. When I read this last year, I said you should publish. I still think you should, but make sure you copyright so no body can steal it. <br /><br />MarkMark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-78159387995230286972011-10-25T05:21:41.437+01:002011-10-25T05:21:41.437+01:00Hello John and thanks for popping over.
There ar...Hello John and thanks for popping over. <br /><br />There are lot of places to get help with writing. Ty Newydd, national writing centre Wales is a good start as is the arvon foundation - both on the web. Shameless plug but I'm tutoring a long weekend course there next spring ( it was supposed to be this week but cancelled last minute) with the travel writer Rory Maclean and Travel Blogger of the year, Zoe Dawes. It's called ' travel, memoir and landscape - from blogs to books' so may be right up your street. But the centre does all sorts of courses on writing. <br /><br />Also good are the Open College of Arts through which you can write at your own pace and study towards a degree. <br /><br />Finally private tutors. Jane McNulty was my first tutor and she has a website called, I think, Writers Arc.<br /><br />I was lucky enough to get a book deal, in part from my blog, and I'm currently deep in the process of completing the manuscript. If I get some time I'll look at the link to your story.<br /><br />You write well, so keep going.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-34720480169738307532011-10-24T20:15:33.546+01:002011-10-24T20:15:33.546+01:00Thank you Kath, you're too kind. I'll pop ...Thank you Kath, you're too kind. I'll pop along this evening to Mark's blog - thank you for the link<br />Johnmurphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-54852770884694870592011-10-24T20:14:06.211+01:002011-10-24T20:14:06.211+01:00Thank you MQ, tis the second offer from a Lady I&#...Thank you MQ, tis the second offer from a Lady I've had today! I'll take you up on your kind offer, it'll be a few weeks or so probably before I have anything to send you, but the more help and advice I receive the better me thinks.<br />Johnmurphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-55031934933531225692011-10-24T12:09:26.902+01:002011-10-24T12:09:26.902+01:00Fabulous photos John, I echo what le Loup said.
Yo...Fabulous photos John, I echo what le Loup said.<br />You might be interested to "meet" fellow blogger Mark, at http://viewsfromthebikeshed.blogspot.com/Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-9034669219707757782011-10-24T11:48:55.083+01:002011-10-24T11:48:55.083+01:00Hi John. I made a start reading your story. I noti...Hi John. I made a start reading your story. I noticed that a bit of tidying up could be done, mainly punctuation. I am not educated to a high level, left school at 15 and went straight into work, but I do enjoy writing. <br /><br />I don't mind reading through your work and making constructive comments, if you think that would be helpfull. I think you definately have a talent for writing and you should pursue your dream.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-38770907431144034202011-10-24T08:27:43.919+01:002011-10-24T08:27:43.919+01:00Keith,
Thank for your kind words and advice I'...Keith,<br />Thank for your kind words and advice I'll look into this as well.murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-68656983942815485012011-10-24T08:26:49.714+01:002011-10-24T08:26:49.714+01:00Mr. Smythe,
It was Amazon that I was thinking i...Mr. Smythe,<br />It was Amazon that I was thinking i'e. it's Kindle network. Unfortunately I do not know such folk as retired writers or their ilk personally, although I do know a couple of teachers who may be able to direct me to such folk.murphyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382223977388631947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-56936292810616703062011-10-24T04:06:11.806+01:002011-10-24T04:06:11.806+01:00I had already read this story, bl**dy good mate. S...I had already read this story, bl**dy good mate. Some spelling correction needed but otherwise very good. Definately a seller!<br />Keith.<br />http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562001301604097606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-40050354576273668162011-10-24T03:56:47.391+01:002011-10-24T03:56:47.391+01:00John you have become an excellent writer with a st...John you have become an excellent writer with a style all of your own. I remember that there used to be some excellent English country magazines who published much the same sort of thing that you write about. May I suggest that you google search for English/Cymro magazines/journals, get the publishing info & rates of pay & send them something.<br />Your photos are good and publications usually pay more for images & are more likely to publish an article if there are images.<br />Make sure you mark the article First Rights so they know it has not been published elswhere. Later you may want to try maketing the same article elswhere as Second Rights, in which case you must give details of where & when it was first posted.<br />Best of luck mate.<br />Regards, Keith.<br />http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562001301604097606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883083227309962298.post-74321722088233792352011-10-23T23:44:03.019+01:002011-10-23T23:44:03.019+01:00I sincerely wish I had the time, John. Do you know...I sincerely wish I had the time, John. Do you know any retired english or journalism instructors? A local college instructor sometimes proofs my posts for me, but such folks are hard to come by. Incidentally, consider publishing online with Amazon or some such company.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com