tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862558339807189338.post1411547962350023743..comments2023-01-30T10:07:24.719+00:00Comments on Bea Creative Writer: Bea MoodyBea Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142184717187799952noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862558339807189338.post-82188772103041704242015-04-13T17:59:47.409+01:002015-04-13T17:59:47.409+01:00This is very true, Patsy. You see, such positivity...This is very true, Patsy. You see, such positivity in the face of a negative.Bea Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142184717187799952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862558339807189338.post-9742427334553073702015-04-13T16:26:12.750+01:002015-04-13T16:26:12.750+01:00Bad luck about the rejection, but it's good yo...Bad luck about the rejection, but it's good you know why it wasn't accepted and can therefore try to send something more to their taste next time.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862558339807189338.post-89628557157625498972015-04-13T09:50:12.088+01:002015-04-13T09:50:12.088+01:00Ah, the 'man in a hole' storyline. Perhaps...Ah, the 'man in a hole' storyline. Perhaps I should ensure the rope I throw him is entwined with sweet smelling flowers. Bea Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142184717187799952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862558339807189338.post-44698495984272322952015-04-13T09:38:58.103+01:002015-04-13T09:38:58.103+01:00There may well be something in it...I know when I&...There may well be something in it...I know when I've been part of judging competitions, most people are looking for upbeat stories. The thing is though, unless you are writing slapstick, you have to give people problems, and the words are bound to be a little miserable and morose. <br /><br />I don't know about the Prof's wisdom. People still like reading about bad stuff happening to others, and as long as they are in a different place at the end of the story, it seems to pass muster. <br /><br />Have a good week Bea.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.com