Monday, 2 December 2013

Big Blooper!



Here is part of a short story I sold to a major magazine... just as well I have a vigilant husband to edit my work before it gets sent!


            "I sort of miss the toys and the mess. Callum seems to have grown out of that stage - he's only interested in his DS games now or his music, and we don't even hear that as it's plugged into his ears."
            "Well, we should be thankful for that," Lauren said, putting on the kettle. "Look, he's only eleven, Neil. He may be shooting up but he'll always be our baby.
 
Can anyone beat that?
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  1. Anonymous2 December 2013 at 21:20

    Yes, Wendy I can beat that. I had a mother who started out as Morag, then changed to Rose, and back to Morag. The list goes on. And I wonder why I'm still waiting. I have learned to read and print out, and read again though.

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    1. Wendy's Writing2 December 2013 at 22:43

      Oh, Changing names in stories is my favourite pastime, Susan.

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  2. Frances Garrood2 December 2013 at 21:20

    Well, I've read it three times, and I can't see anything amiss. Maybe there's something wrong with me...

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    1. Wendy's Writing2 December 2013 at 22:44

      Is Callum getting taller or is he a heroin addict, Frances?

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    2. Frances Garrood4 December 2013 at 16:31

      But you'd tipexed that bit out!

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    3. Wendy's Writing4 December 2013 at 16:47

      That was supposed to be a subtle highlight but I think it failed!

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  3. Sam Carrington3 December 2013 at 07:47

    Haha Wendy - that's brilliant. :)

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  4. Rena George3 December 2013 at 08:48

    Hi Wendy. Ha - It's sooo easy not to spot stuff like this when you're reading back your own copy, isn't it? I suspect your vigilant husband deprived that magazine editor of a good giggle. Rx

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    1. Wendy's Writing3 December 2013 at 12:01

      I wonder what would have happened if the editor hadn't spotted it either, Rena!

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  5. Rosemary Gemmell3 December 2013 at 09:42

    I think Frances has a good point and illustrates the changing use of language, Wendy!

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    1. Wendy's Writing3 December 2013 at 12:02

      Yes, I'm sure there are other words phrases we once used to use innocently, Rosemary.

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  6. Teresa Ashby3 December 2013 at 09:49

    Oops!! Love it, thank goodness for your eagle eyed husband :-) x

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    1. Wendy's Writing3 December 2013 at 12:04

      I wouldn't dare send any off with out him checking it first but there are things that have slipped by him, Teresa, I recently had my main character reach the attic by a narrow staircase and then climb back down a ladder!

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  7. Lynne Hackles3 December 2013 at 10:58

    I missed an S off a word once. It was on a handout for a play set in the 1930s with all the jargon of the time. It went out saying, 'Do not miss this CRUMMY production'.
    Laughed out loud at shooting up and then again at dear Frances being so innocent.

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    1. Wendy's Writing3 December 2013 at 12:05

      Did anyone go and see the play after that, Lynne!

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  8. TracyFells3 December 2013 at 14:53

    Brilliant, Wendy, thanks for sharing! My hubby calls these 'howlers' and secretly I think he loves it when he finds one. Looking forward to tomorrow's catch-up. Tracy x

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  9. Amanda4 December 2013 at 08:15

    Ha ha, Wendy - that made me laugh! :-)

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