Hi Shirley – thanks for this – I’ll review it and experiment with the tense.I’ve got a few suggestions for New York – I’ll respond separately with some ideas! J x

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Janet

Forgot to say – Peter and I are off to New York for four days next week (a late 25th wedding anniversary trip) – not been there for about 5 years – any tips!?

Shirley shirley@whitingpod.com

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Janet – so sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you with some comments on ‘A Chair with a View’. I only seem to turn my mind to writing when the days get shorter and the call of the tennis courts diminishes.
I loved the story – very emotive, a story with a message. The only thought I had was how it would read if you put it in the present tense (from the second para). As a short piece, the present tense might draw the reader in even more?
Will share some of my own words with you when I get my act together.

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Hi Shirley – so nice to see you in Yorkshire last weekend. I found ‘To Killing a Mocking Bird’ a pleasure to read. Harper Lee’s ability to paint the picture of that way of life, those characters and as you say the Deep South dialogue. Quite mesmerising. I’m really trying with the writing and experimenting with a few different styles. I really like ‘creative non-fiction’. In fact I’d be interested to know what you think of ‘A Chair with a View’ just a short piece I wrote a month or so ago. Thanks for looking at the blog – it means alot to me!

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Have enjoyed reading your blog and as we haven’t been to Venice yet I will no doubt be in touch!
Shirley W

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