tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post8925383292311413938..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Beware the Well Worn Theme!Wendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-42068017530718618872013-05-08T17:33:57.823+01:002013-05-08T17:33:57.823+01:00Thanks, Marianne - I will write a post on it when ...Thanks, Marianne - I will write a post on it when I get back.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-32078395667330683892013-05-08T09:33:35.515+01:002013-05-08T09:33:35.515+01:00Hey Wendy, brilliant post! I've learnt a new a...Hey Wendy, brilliant post! I've learnt a new acronym WWT and love it :) Well done on the latest stories being accepted and bad luck about WW and the WWT....but the workshop sounds very exciting and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it and your top tips. Thanks again for sharing your writing experiences so honestly and openly :)Marianne Wheelaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633342759955709312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-308329915865561802013-05-03T16:34:26.051+01:002013-05-03T16:34:26.051+01:00Hi Victoria - welcome to my blog! I shall pop over...Hi Victoria - welcome to my blog! I shall pop over an have a look at yours.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-49802875479733075602013-05-02T18:47:34.486+01:002013-05-02T18:47:34.486+01:00Hello Wendy,
My name is Victoria and I am so happy...Hello Wendy,<br />My name is Victoria and I am so happy to have discovered your blog via your comment on Sally Jenkin's blog.<br /><br />I would love to learn more about writing for magazines. I have just published my first short story on Amazon and it is currently free until Monday. <br /><br />I have a couple of other things published - I would call them practice runs. lol<br /><br />I look forward to learning more about writing for publications like PF and such.<br /><br />If you get a chance, I would love to get your feedback on my own efforts. I have written a blog post on my website. <br /><br />Thanks in advance<br /><br />Victoria <br />My Daily Cuppa.com<br /><br />Mdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792512319323389001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-13556849565805791792013-05-01T17:16:05.838+01:002013-05-01T17:16:05.838+01:00This whole post has now got a Well Worn Theme, Ter...This whole post has now got a Well Worn Theme, Teresa!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-75999660402715012162013-05-01T17:13:29.702+01:002013-05-01T17:13:29.702+01:00Congratulations on the PF successes, Wendy :-)
As...Congratulations on the PF successes, Wendy :-)<br /><br />As for the old Well Worn Theme - I get that a lot with rejections! Hope you enjoy the day - what am I saying, of course you'll enjoy it - it sounds like fun :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90676668373970928462013-05-01T08:23:05.434+01:002013-05-01T08:23:05.434+01:00Yes! Come and join us, Jenny.Yes! Come and join us, Jenny.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-83300692253410942982013-05-01T08:21:58.384+01:002013-05-01T08:21:58.384+01:00Glad to have provided the soap box, Helen. sure yo...Glad to have provided the soap box, Helen. sure you don't want to join us for the weekend? We could all wear 'Beware the WWT' T-shirts|Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-83677195631134598002013-04-30T22:50:55.737+01:002013-04-30T22:50:55.737+01:00I too had a rejection from WW this week - so, like...I too had a rejection from WW this week - so, like you, I'm coming to the conclusion that a past sale doesn't necessarily mean I've cracked it! Maybe I should consider the workshop too (plus it would be great to meet some fellow writers and bloggers!). Thanks for the info anyway, Wendy - and well done with the PF sales ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-28855701360375442462013-04-30T20:24:23.120+01:002013-04-30T20:24:23.120+01:00Wendy
If it's any consolation (and I get lots ...Wendy<br />If it's any consolation (and I get lots of rejections from WW!), I sometimes think they just use 'WWT' as a way of softening the blow, when what they really mean is 'we just didn't like this' or 'it didn't float our boat' or 'we've just accepted something pretty similar'. I sent them a multi-cultural story, for example, involving a muslim woman wanting to go to an Aqua Aerobics class and they rejected it on the lines of 'this is a well-worn theme for us' - sorry, but no! I've bought and read every WWFS for the past few years and I've never seen anything like that!! So PAH! to the WWT!! (I feel better for getting that off my chest!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-70019499224220856772013-04-30T18:33:06.408+01:002013-04-30T18:33:06.408+01:00What a good idea - I shall have to re-design it! W...What a good idea - I shall have to re-design it! We must take our magnifying glasses and deerstalkers to the workshop.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-15949813728493977022013-04-30T18:30:43.054+01:002013-04-30T18:30:43.054+01:00Thanks,Kate. that gives me an idea - I think I sha...Thanks,Kate. that gives me an idea - I think I shall write them a story called 'The Mystery of the Well Worn Theme'(it will have a twist in the tail of course).Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64654871623959427732013-04-30T16:52:25.397+01:002013-04-30T16:52:25.397+01:00Here's hoping we learn the WW secrets Wendy as...Here's hoping we learn the WW secrets Wendy as every story I've sent has returned without comment. Thanks for the top tip on them wanting 1000 word twist stories - though admit I'm not too great at the twist themes!<br />Maybe the T-shirt should be reversible so you this week you can wear the ACCEPTED (should be bright yellow) side!!TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-7335406776495182092013-04-30T16:38:27.541+01:002013-04-30T16:38:27.541+01:00Well done for two more sales, Wendy, that softens ...Well done for two more sales, Wendy, that softens the blow for the WWT returns. The WW workshops sounds fantastic, lets hope they reveal the secret of the WWT.Rosie Hendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263324494807413422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-43960921548973245272013-04-30T13:15:39.171+01:002013-04-30T13:15:39.171+01:00Brilliant, Cara - I look forward to meeting you (m...Brilliant, Cara - I look forward to meeting you (maybe I don't need to go to the talk on serials - I can just ask you!)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-30008984831123887482013-04-30T12:41:19.306+01:002013-04-30T12:41:19.306+01:00Hi Wendy - at last we shall meet as I'm booked...Hi Wendy - at last we shall meet as I'm booked in for the 7th! I'd say you've had massive success with them having 3 sales. I've never had one and gave up some time ago. See you there!Cara Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972751301677687055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-42593797339345296482013-04-30T11:11:27.190+01:002013-04-30T11:11:27.190+01:00Yes Rosemary. I feel lucky to have any published a...Yes Rosemary. I feel lucky to have any published at all with th.em. I shall report back after the workshop.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-23708973757801398012013-04-30T10:33:57.685+01:002013-04-30T10:33:57.685+01:00WW seems to be one of the most difficult markets t...WW seems to be one of the most difficult markets to break into. Wish I could have attended their workshop - any hints and tips will be greatfully received! And well done on more PF success.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-74480955850040941612013-04-30T09:12:17.352+01:002013-04-30T09:12:17.352+01:00The West Sussex Womags shall make it their mission...The West Sussex Womags shall make it their mission to find out and report back!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-59928509646993749112013-04-30T09:03:28.037+01:002013-04-30T09:03:28.037+01:00Congratulations on the PF sales, Wendy.
Argh on t...Congratulations on the PF sales, Wendy.<br /><br />Argh on the 'WWT' comment and I hope you can find out what they are at the workshop.<br /><br />xxPatPat Posnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024751148905919332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-19999788917269224212013-04-29T21:29:23.094+01:002013-04-29T21:29:23.094+01:00Thanks Sharon. I think the Well Worn Theme is begi...Thanks Sharon. I think the Well Worn Theme is beginning to sound a bit like a monster!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-35337618729909379322013-04-29T21:05:59.069+01:002013-04-29T21:05:59.069+01:00Fingers crossed you find the answer to the secret ...Fingers crossed you find the answer to the secret of the well worn theme when you go to the Workshop, or at least get some more clues. It sounds as if it'll be a good day. Congrats on the PF stories. I'd have chocolate cake to celebrate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308322887557661274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-37711673246695606572013-04-29T16:30:56.444+01:002013-04-29T16:30:56.444+01:00Ah, Frances - you were brave to ask. I'm glad ...Ah, Frances - you were brave to ask. I'm glad it's not just me who receives this mysterious comment. Maybe she could compile a list for us at the workshop - then at least we'd know what to avoid!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-91692153552375782162013-04-29T16:25:53.097+01:002013-04-29T16:25:53.097+01:00I did ask Clare Cooper about this, and she said th...I did ask Clare Cooper about this, and she said that they've been there so long they've pretty well seen it all! But she's reluctant to say what these famous themes are, for fear of putting off someone who's managed to use one brilliantly....Its a bit of a mystery. I have read stories where the twist stands out a mile, and they seem to be accepted. It's all subjective, I suppose.<br /><br />Enjoy the course!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90788659642694045752013-04-29T14:14:17.717+01:002013-04-29T14:14:17.717+01:00Hmm cake - now there's an idea, Anne!Hmm cake - now there's an idea, Anne!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.com