tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post6106669161985082763..comments2024-03-27T15:56:17.348+00:00Comments on Womag and other writing: Scribble MagazinePatsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-80924567353233990062018-07-01T07:57:01.027+01:002018-07-01T07:57:01.027+01:00Congratulations, Rosie.
On their website it state...Congratulations, Rosie.<br /><br />On their website it states 'IF YOU ARE AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIBER, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SUBMIT AS MANY ENTRIES TO OUR COMPETITIONS AS YOU LIKE' I can easily see why writers might feel that more than one entry would be acceptable. That's what I'd have assumed myself.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-89664580456378487692018-06-30T12:42:36.498+01:002018-06-30T12:42:36.498+01:00I had my story, The German Bridge, accepted by Scr...I had my story, The German Bridge, accepted by Scribble and won second prize, currently £20. It states clearly in the back of the magazine that you shouldn't submit more than one story at a time and wait until you receive feedback before sending another. It's good for slightly longer stories, up to 3,000 words. I was touched by the positive feedback I received, having previously submittedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002918628900719678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-1378895110967085152018-06-26T13:44:50.141+01:002018-06-26T13:44:50.141+01:00Interesting post - I haven't tried this yet bu...Interesting post - I haven't tried this yet but may do so. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-2377501811024806482018-06-24T20:32:31.435+01:002018-06-24T20:32:31.435+01:00It does seem that people\s experiences vary – but ...It does seem that people\s experiences vary – but then perhaps the case for all publications?<br /><br />@Angie and Sharon – yep, selling the story elsewhere is the perfect answer to any rejection or negative feedback! Well done both of you. It is a shame though when feedback dents confidence – I'm pleased it didn't put either of you making submissions.<br /><br />@Teffy and Jen – the Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-81877309935078916372018-06-24T10:21:54.820+01:002018-06-24T10:21:54.820+01:00I am hoping to enter their competition this year s...I am hoping to enter their competition this year so reading what everyone has to sa. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072755892521334985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-38751922895744510652018-06-22T12:37:53.446+01:002018-06-22T12:37:53.446+01:00I’m grateful to hear other people’s experiences. S...I’m grateful to hear other people’s experiences. Still not sure whether to give it a go, the feedback from other subscribers might be useful but as Patsy says, seems like maybe they’re the only people who actually read any of it. The subscription fee is quite small.Teffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565070012156934219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-48419741085973106492018-06-21T16:45:28.019+01:002018-06-21T16:45:28.019+01:00I had a similar experience with a writing course t...I had a similar experience with a writing course tutor. She totally fell for my intended misdirection and thought it was a fault. In fact the story was a twist-ender so her complaint was nonsense. I later sold the story to My Weekly. This is the best revenge, don't you think, Sharon?<br /><br />AngieMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-85165524854816188462018-06-21T16:06:59.129+01:002018-06-21T16:06:59.129+01:00Hi
The one line of feedback was given free as a s...Hi <br />The one line of feedback was given free as a subscriber.<br />I'll just say this - when they heavily slated one of my stories, I was hurt, as I didn't feel it was justified. <br />They said (or the ed did) that they didn't know what the relationship was between the two main characters. <br />I'd stated clearly in the story (twice) that they were father and son. <br />I Sharon Boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-46854363545927386732018-06-21T13:37:09.276+01:002018-06-21T13:37:09.276+01:00I did subscribe to Scribble for a few years and ha...I did subscribe to Scribble for a few years and had lots of stories published by David. He was always helpful to me although in those days the one line critique was free. Scribble took one of my very first published stories and that was encouraging in itself although I never won a prize. It's a really great place to get a start and is easy to find online. (Park Publications.)<br /><br />AngieMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-54100784343005409092018-06-21T08:38:59.312+01:002018-06-21T08:38:59.312+01:00@ Penny I don't think it's available for s...@ Penny I don't think it's available for sale 'on the shelves' - I think it's subscription only and I don't recall how I got to hear of it. The impression I have (I may be wrong) is that it's mostly read by other aspiring writers - which may be why I've only submitted two items (so far). I'm in the happy position of not having to rely on writing for an income (Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727997418468127847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-73882521277304774532018-06-21T08:37:10.977+01:002018-06-21T08:37:10.977+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727997418468127847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-74203614207970009722018-06-21T08:13:08.087+01:002018-06-21T08:13:08.087+01:00@ Cathy, clearly you found the experience of submi...@ Cathy, clearly you found the experience of submitting to them worthwhile. Good luck with the competitions.<br /><br />@ Penny, you're right there are some other magazines which publish a story as part of a competition – usually just one though and the rest of the mag is about stuff other than writing. Might be worth us subbing to some of these though. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-32197308082697763342018-06-20T19:48:04.208+01:002018-06-20T19:48:04.208+01:00I don't know this magazine, although seem to r...I don't know this magazine, although seem to remember there were other in-store mags which ran similar schemes (e.g. Bon Marche), but was not tempted to try at the time. Still, nice to have some encouragement when starting out!<br />Would suggest first trying at small, local comps, though, especially if feedback is offered from established writers.<br />Penny Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987400902932312959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-49123233929601561232018-06-20T19:02:46.121+01:002018-06-20T19:02:46.121+01:00I subscribed to Scribble when I was starting out, ...I subscribed to Scribble when I was starting out, and entered their 'My Writing Day' article competition (I've no idea why - articles aren't my thing). When I came third in that year's article comp it was an enormous encouragement to go on writing. At that point, I hadn't written much at all; I'm a retirement writer - trying to stave off that memory thing where you canAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727997418468127847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-53781868885993791282018-06-20T18:53:49.482+01:002018-06-20T18:53:49.482+01:00@ Gail, your comments make it seem as though it mi...@ Gail, your comments make it seem as though it might be a good place for newer writers to gain a bit of experience and perhaps pick up a publishing credit.<br /><br />@ Sharon, if they only want a limited number of subs per person, it would be helpful if they said so, wouldn't it? I see they still state a subscription entitles a person to 'unlimited' free entries. One line of harsh Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-29128581555200841822018-06-20T18:07:45.329+01:002018-06-20T18:07:45.329+01:00I subscribed to Scribble for a couple of years a w...I subscribed to Scribble for a couple of years a while ago, and have just renewed. You get a £4 credit note if you're published (to use against the next year's subscription - currently £15). <br />The thing I like about Scribble are the readers' comments. It's nice to hear what people really think about what you have written. I was close to winning a prize a twice, but the Colette Coenhttp://colettecoen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-88936816108139717672018-06-20T14:07:41.635+01:002018-06-20T14:07:41.635+01:00I used be a Scribble subscriber.
One the the bes...I used be a Scribble subscriber. <br />One the the best things about being a subscriber was that I could send in as many stories as I wanted for possible selection in the mag. <br />This was clearly stated in their submission rules. <br />It was in the days of snail mail,so it cost me a lot more to sub work back then. <br />The ed then became quite cross with me for subbing too much work,saying Sharon Boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-84082414792550199112018-06-20T11:40:33.958+01:002018-06-20T11:40:33.958+01:00I didn't realise Scribble was still going. I s...I didn't realise Scribble was still going. I subscribed for a year or two when I was first starting out around 2010/2011. The stories were an interesting mix and varied quality. I submitted a story without paying an entry fee, as an annual subscriber. Subscribers can vote for their three favourites in each issue and there are several pages of letters where people explain their choices - Gail Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202563480621171319noreply@blogger.com