Author Archives: Della Galton

Agny Ant Letter

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Della Galton

I received this letter today for my Dear Della page. Deer Dela, I have wrote a book and going too sellfpublish it but my friedn Kimberley says what are them colored skwiggly lines under al the wrods and i dont … Continue reading →

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Update on Swanwick Erotica

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Della Galton

Now I have your attention, I am, of course, talking about my How to Write Erotica Course at Swanwick Writers Summer School – as opposed to any actual erotica taking place at Swanwick, which naturally I’m not aware of, and … Continue reading →

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Swanwick The Writers’ Summer School 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Della Galton

And while I’m on the subject of brilliant writing conferences, here is another one. Swanwick Writers’ is in Derbyshire in beautiful surroundings. And if you fancy a week getting totally inspired and motivated and learning loads, not to mention partying … Continue reading →

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I Am A Best Selling Writer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Della Galton

I am a best selling writer.  And so is Lynn Hackles.  Here is the picture of us recording these words on film.   No, we have not gone mad.  No, we have not just hit the best seller lists. And … Continue reading →

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Something sad with a happy ending

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Della Galton

Yesterday, something rather sad happened. I was on my way to teach my class when I came across five men who were trying to ‘persuade’ a young horse to pull a trap. This was on a busy road with traffic … Continue reading →

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Tips On Opening Paragraphs for Flash Fiction

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Della Galton

A little while ago I ran a course on How to Write Flash Fiction.  Here are some of the things I’ve learned about Flash Fiction in case anyone else finds them helpful. They also apply to short stories. The opening … Continue reading →

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Daily Della – Short Story Anthologies

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Della Galton

I have finally caught up with the technological age and had a bright idea. Well, it does occasionally happen! That comment was directed at my mum, by the way, who is shaking her head in disbelief. I have persuaded a … Continue reading →

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The Fleetingness of Beautiful Things

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Della Galton

This is a picture of my amaryllis – or to be more accurate, Adam’s amaryllis, which is in our kitchen. It flowers twice a year if I’m lucky. The flowers last for about a week. And then they die.  Isn’t … Continue reading →

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A Boxing Day in April

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Della Galton

Today I had my first ever Boxing Day – obviously, I am not talking about the ones you get every year on the 26 December, but the extra ones you can have – you didn’t know about those?  Well, I’m … Continue reading →

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Writing Flash Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Della Galton

I’m running a day course on writing flash fiction soon, Saturday 28 April in Bournemouth if you’re interested!  There are more and more competitions and markets for it – so what is it exactly? This is harder to define than … Continue reading →

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