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  1. 18-Mar-08, 22:43 #1
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    Default BBC RaW Writing Competition

    Hi there

    I just wondered if anyone from the county has entered the BBC's RaW Writing Competition?

    A very short story comp for young readers - Max and Lara's Space Circus...

    They gave you a few characters and let your imagination run wild...:P

    The comp ended at the end of January...


    and


    on Friday


    My wife called me whilst I was training in Aberdeen...


    to


    say


    that


    the


    BBC called!!

    YEP


    I am a regional finalist!!


    Over 2000 entrants!

    woop


    woop

    LOL


    James
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    Well done - let us know how you get on ........

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    will done James, thought about entering it but never got round to it. Congratulations am really happy for you!
  4. 29-Mar-08, 19:54 #4
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    Default Just thought I would share my GOOD NEWS!

    Hi

    In January I entered a short story writing competition ran by the BBC - RaW

    I had to write a REALLY short tale based around certain characters in the "Travelling Space Circus" ...so I wrote a few short ones and forgot all about it...

    I got a letter from the BBC yesterday stating that I was the Scottish regional WINNER and I am invited to London for a celebratory book launch and hobnob with "Special Guest Stars"

    I am a Self Published Writer with currently three Young Adult Novels under my belt...and I intend to bring a few promo copies down with me!!

    Woop

    woop

    LOL

    James
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    Congratulations, James - always good to hear about another Caithness champion!

    Don't drink too much champagne, now... it goes straight to your head & you'll be needing that in London.

    Best of luck!
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    That is brilliant James! Well done you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesMcVean View Post
    I got a letter from the BBC yesterday stating that I was the Scottish regional WINNER
    Well done, James! Have a great time in London.
  8. 29-Mar-08, 20:05 #8
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    Congratulations...well deserved success!
  9. 29-Mar-08, 20:10 #9
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    Waaay, congratulations James

    Do you know who the special guests will be ?
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  10. 29-Mar-08, 20:12 #10
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    well done you....just remember your friends when your rich and famous...enjoy
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    Smile well done

    Well done James
    Delighted for you.
    Have a good time in London
    Hope you are all well
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    Well done James ,If you need anybody to carry your brief case down to London please dont hesitate to pm me. lol Have a great time.
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    Thumbs down tony

    jolly good show its nice when you get your work appreciated tony
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    Well done James, what's Nicola thinking about it. Are you all going down to London?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesMcVean View Post
    Hi

    In January I entered a short story writing competition ran by the BBC - RaW

    I had to write a REALLY short tale based around certain characters in the "Travelling Space Circus" ...so I wrote a few short ones and forgot all about it...

    I got a letter from the BBC yesterday stating that I was the Scottish regional WINNER and I am invited to London for a celebratory book launch and hobnob with "Special Guest Stars"

    I am a Self Published Writer with currently three Young Adult Novels under my belt...and I intend to bring a few promo copies down with me!!

    Woop

    woop

    LOL

    James
    Well Done James, what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy your visit to London
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    congrats james . and good luck in the future...
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    You must be over the moon James! Well done . Have you any more competitions in the pipeline? James McVean sounds like a top notch name for the author of a thriller/detective/spy novel.
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    Well done, James, that's excellent. Where can I read some of your stuff? Do you self-publish through vanity press such as Lulu.com?
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    good for ye james, weel in aire

    what do ye mean by 'young adult novels'?

    how young do ye hev til be? or no be?

    is twa years off'a 30 a 'young adult'.....or is at choost an 'adult'

    im confuddled....
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    hey james thats ace news congrats!
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