tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90840840714506800292024-02-20T09:12:06.982-08:0020-20-20 Project The project is called 20-20-20 because it will involve 20 artists (I’m one of the selected artists) who each choose an item from Slough Museum’s collection and work with a group of residents to explore a topic using the item as inspiration. So there will be 20 artists, 20 objects and 20 groups of residents.
Mike Pearcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402102380589134788noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084084071450680029.post-84710493669599368982020-05-07T14:58:00.000-07:002020-05-07T15:26:24.498-07:00<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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SESSION TEN – 08 May 2020 </h2>
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Topic – Introduction to Writing Dialogue.</h2>
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The punctuation of dialogue is unique. And much easier to
understand if you can see it. So, I have
put detailed notes about punctuation in dialogue <span id="goog_164587953"></span><span id="goog_430080868"></span><a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/punctuatingdialogue.pdf">ready to download</a><span id="goog_430080869"></span><span id="goog_164587954"></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Writers need to write. If you’re not
in the middle of a project do some writing everyday by using inspirational
prompts. Photographs, paintings, even single words – anything to challenge
yourself to put a few more good words on the page. 500 words a day will work
wonders for you writing confidence. And
practice editing your pieces – it all helps. Here’s a link to<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sxvpk227pr71dqj/AACOTnn08yxZdYWe7CWA-fHNa?dl=0"> some writingprompts online</a>. Don’t allow yourself the luxury of selecting a prompt. Choose
one at random and see where it takes you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/">the writers’ clinic</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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For Wycombe Sound Short Story Week - (Short stories
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CONTACTS:</h3>
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION NINE – 07 May 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writers' Clinic<br />Topic – Freestyle Writing: Developing Your Plot.</h2>
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(Extract from session 9)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>... these gaps need to be filled with
creative writing, not only creative writing but also engaging and sometimes
exciting writing which moves the story convincingly to the next plot point –
and you are all alone. Just you and that long, empty piece of deserted white
paper between the current plot point and the next. All those blank pages to
fill with ideas and inspiration. This is Freestyle Writing</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>You will have your notes and research to guide you, and all
the thinking you have done while doing the washing up, gardening and going for
long walks.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>The writer needs the confidence
to be able to launch into a scene like this and trust they will come up with
the answers to all the story telling conundrums.</i></div>
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Giving you this link is a bit of a cheat because I have not mentioned this subject - <b>editing</b> - in detail in any of the clinics. I’ve not had time to cover the vast subject of editing but <b>Julie Cohen</b>, a writer based in Reading and a good friend to Slough Writers has posted this on what it’s like to <a href="https://medium.com/write-here-write-now/the-last-push-80413d1a24ca">edit a novel after the first draft</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To look at Julie’s website <a href="http://www.julie-cohen.com/">click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to the <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/">Writers’ Clinic</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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For Wycombe Sound Short Story Week - (Short stories
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TOMORROW</h3>
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On Friday the last session will be on <b>writing dialogue </b>including speech tags, giving your characters a voice and writing realistic dialogue. There will also be a download link to details of dialogue punctuation and layout.</div>
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Mike Pearcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402102380589134788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084084071450680029.post-24006833045627523972020-05-05T23:06:00.000-07:002020-05-06T02:07:57.157-07:00<h2>
SESSION EIGHT – 06 May 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing
Clinic<br />Topic – Show and Tell, using descriptive passages and
dialogue to achieve it. </h2>
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As part of today’s episode I used an extract from Margaret
Atwood’s short story <i>Alphinland</i> which appears in her collection of short
stories called <i>Stone Mattress</i>. It
was read by Lorraine Forrest-Turner, a talented writer and communications
trainer and blogger. <a href="https://www.forrest-turner.co.uk/lorraine-forrest-turner-writer/">See her website</a>. </div>
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The freezing rain sifts down, handfuls of shining rice
thrown by some unseen celebrant. Wherever it hits, it crystalizes into a
granulated coating of ice. Under the streetlights it looks so beautiful: like
fairy silver thinks Constance. But then, she would think that; she’s far too
prone to enchantment. The beauty is an illusion, and also a warning: there’s a
dark side to beauty, as with poisonous butterflies. She ought to be considering
the dangers, the hazards, the grief this ice storm is going to bring to many;
is already bringing, according to the television news.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This example was used to demonstrate the use of <i>show </i>in
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LINKS<o:p></o:p></div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/">the writers’ clinic</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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For Wycombe Sound Short Story Week - (Short stories
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION SEVEN – 05 May 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing
Clinic<br />Topic – Short Stories (Part Two). </h2>
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Today, the episode was concerned with what influences
your decision about length, the concept and value of making exploratory drafts
of your work and taking your idea from outline to plot. I also touched on the
classic basic story structure of goals, obstacles and resolutions.<o:p></o:p><br />
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/"> the writers' clinic</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For Wycombe Sound Short Story Week - (Short stories
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website </a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION SIX – 04 May 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing Clinic<br />Topic – Short Stories (Part One). </h2>
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<b><i>Lamb To The Slaughter</i> </b>by Roald Dahl, a 4000
word short story with murder at its heart. Read <a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/dahlstoy.pdf">Roald Dahl here.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>More Short Stories to Read</i></b>
by various writers but all competition winners. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j5hraxee1zfv9aq/AADw36M9UvZn9bsoQSDXudVqa?dl=0">Read short stories here. <o:p></o:p></a></div>
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<b><i>Markets for the Short Story – Guide
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A short story can range from 100 words (that’s flash
fiction) up to something like 12,000 words or more. I suggested that once you
go over 20,000 words you are probably writing a Novella. There are no fixed
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Your decision about length is influenced by many factors. If
you plan to enter a competition the rules will always specify a length – the
most popular range is between 100 and 3000 words.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you intend submitting to a magazine the length will be
set by the editor- in popular magazines it is rarely more than 2000 words.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you plan to publish a collection
of your short stories, length often ranges from 5000 words up to 15,000 words
each. The total length for your collection is up to you. I would suggest under
100,000 words, similar to a first novel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Manuscript layout.</i> </b><a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/mslayout.pdf">Thislayout is a good style</a> to stick to and suits most publishers and editors. In
competitions, you will need to make the MS anonymous. The footer must be on
every page but don’t repeat the title at the top.<o:p></o:p></div>
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LINKS<o:p></o:p></div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/">Wycombe Writers' Clinic.</a></div>
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For Wycombe Sound <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/shortstoryweek/">Short Story Week</a> - (Short stories
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Wycombe Sound <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">website</a> - <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION FIVE – 01 May 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing Clinic<br />Topic – Story Structure and Finding a Good Opening plus a weekend writing challenge. </h2>
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<b><i>The Sealwoman's Gift</i> </b>by Sally Magnusson
which opens with a combination of flashbacks mixed with real time. It’s quite
cleverly done. The Icelandic character names are a bit of a challenge but worth
the effort.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Enduring Love</i></b> by Ian
McEwan has one of the most gripping openings which sets the scene for the whole
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<b><i>The Sense of an Ending </i></b>by
Julian Barnes. This novel doesn’t begin with future events from the story but
with images from future events – these are future for the
reader in terms of how the story unfolds but it’s the past for the main
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<b><i>Today I set a small challenge
for the weekend</i></b><i>.</i> Write 250 words using this opening line: <i>He
put the telephone down, looked hard at me, and said... </i>Ask yourself, what
does he say and where does it lead? How do you feel about it? Is it kind or is
it threatening? Does it confirm something you already know that must now be
dealt with or make you ask a lot of questions? Reach a conclusion if you can
but don’t worry about finding an ending for this story at the moment. This
exercise is about using writing to trigger your creativity: write the first
thing that occurs to you, then the next and so on, when you get to 250 words just
stop. You may edit if you wish. Just write what comes into your head without
being concerned where it’s going. Please post your piece on this blog.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
one, go to the <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/">clinic webpage at Wycombe Sound</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website </a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Mike Pearcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402102380589134788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084084071450680029.post-78898107286821924932020-04-30T02:39:00.000-07:002020-04-30T02:39:26.624-07:00<h2>
SESSION FOUR - 30 April 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing
Clinic. Topic – Making a story idea into a story.</h2>
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In today’s session I talked about developing an idea into
a story by building an outline one scene at a time to explore the story in a
dramatic fashion. The story concerns a boy who finds that his family is in a
position where they need to make use of a foodbank. For reference, the story I
wrote as a result is available at: <a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/trying_to_help.pdf">my short story</a>.</div>
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To hear this session again or to begin listening from day
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For <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/shortstoryweek/">Wycombe Sound Short Story Week</a> - (Short stories
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/">Wycombe Sound website</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION THREE - 29 April 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writers' Clinic</h2>
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Topics – How to laugh in the face of grammar and developing
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<b><i>Eats Shoots and Leaves</i> by Lynne
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<b>Manuscript layout</b> – There is no one
layout that will suit all publishers and magazine editors. But generally this
layout works and it covers all the usual requirements. The footer should at
least have the title and page number which appears on every page. Competition
organisers always need your MS to be anonymous and changing the footer is a
simple operation. This MS is double spaced. If you use <i>styles </i>(as it’s
know in MS Word) it is a simple matter to change any layout settings by
altering the style. Styles can be tricky to get used to but its worth the
effort. And editors love it. Click here for the <a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/ms_layout.pdf">sample manuscript layout</a>.<br />
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<b>Punctuation in dialogue - </b>Dialogue has its own unique punctuation rules. Don't get caught out. Click here for dialogue <a href="http://www.michaelpearcywriter.co.uk/pdf/punctuatingdialogue.pdf">punctuation guide</a>. </div>
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<a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/shortstoryweek/">Wycombe Sound Short Story Week</a> - Short stories
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Wycombe Sound -call the studio - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
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SESSION TWO - 29th April 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writers' Clinic</h2>
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Topics – You’ve made a start and now you’re stuck – how to
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None today but if you want to read
novels which make good use of subplots try <i>The Liar’s Daughter</i> by Laurie
Graham (I found this author had a very engaging style as well). I also enjoyed <i>Karolina’s
Twins</i> by Ronald H Balson. These are both good reads so it may be difficult
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LINKS</h4>
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For <b>Wycombe Sound Short Story Week</b> - (Short stories
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Wycombe Sound -<b>call the studio</b> - 01494 449900<o:p></o:p></div>
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What's on for the Rest of the Week?</span></h2>
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We're starting with two days aimed at helping writers who have a project and maybe struggling to make a good start or, having started, got stuck.</h3>
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<b><i>Monday- </i>Don't feel pressured to be a '<i>proper' </i>writer - This is what to do...</b></div>
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<b><i>Tuesday- </i>Okay, you've made a start, what if your luck doesn't hold and you run out of steam?</b></div>
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<b><i>Wednesday- </i></b><b>Back to basics, h</b><b>ow to laugh in the face of grammar and </b><b>where do ideas come from?</b><br />
<b><i>Thursday- </i>After yesterday, you've got an idea you want to write - how do you turn it into a story?</b></div>
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<b><i>Friday- </i>Some ideas about structuring your story and making a good opening.</b></div>
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<b>Next week starts with two days looking at short story writing. Then it gets really interesting - I will reveal some tricks of the trade: simple things that experienced writers take for granted and you need to know.</b></div>
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Mike Pearcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402102380589134788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084084071450680029.post-42075108173786145122020-04-27T03:21:00.000-07:002020-04-27T03:23:28.486-07:00Catch up all episodes.<h2>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Catch up with all episodes of the Writers Clinic</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Wycombe Sound has set up a special web page where you will be able to listen to past episodes of the Writers' Clinic. Listen again and make notes or listen for the first time.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Go to - <a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/" previewremoved="true">https://wycombesound.org.uk/writers-clinic/</a> And bookmark this page.</b></span>Mike Pearcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402102380589134788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084084071450680029.post-82237841669316864592020-04-26T00:41:00.000-07:002020-04-28T06:53:09.365-07:00ONE - 27 April 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writing Clinic<h2>
<b>SESSION ONE - 27 April 2020 - Wycombe Sound Writers' Clinic</b></h2>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Topics - How Long is a Short Story and Getting Started.</span></b></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ian McEwan - The Cockroach (novel)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ian McEwan - The Children Act (novel)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wycombe Sound website - </span></b><a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/"><b>https://wycombesound.org.uk/</b></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wycombe Sound -call the studio - </span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-center;"><b>01494 449900</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: -webkit-center;"><b>Wycombe Sound Short Story Week - </b></span><b><a href="https://wycombesound.org.uk/shortstoryweek/">https://wycombesound.org.uk/shortstoryweek/</a> (Short stories created by students from the Wycombe Sound Writing Workshop.)</b></div>
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<b>To hear this session again go to <a href="https://listenagain.wycombesound.org.uk/">https://listenagain.wycombesound.org.uk/</a> and select 'Mid Morning'. (Wait two days please.)</b></div>
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