My first acceptance

Schumi

Schumi

Hello everyone,

I got a letter in the post today from BBC Radio Merseyside in relation to a Christmas story I sent to them last month. They are going to use it as part of their 'Winter's Tales' story programme to be broadcast on Christmas day.

Aside from reader’s letters, this is the first time one of my short stories has been accepted. I am really pleased, and can't wait to hear it broadcast. I have my writing tutor at college to thank, as it was her who set the class a challenge of writing a story for the programme. Without that I wouldn't have written the story.

To have my first acceptance is a great feeling.

Carol

Congratulations Schumi.
Don't forget to record it for posterity. If you ever start feeling low you can play it to remind yourself that your work was good enough to be broadcast.
It is a great achievement, well done.

Jenny

Think of all those people who'll enjoy hearing your story! Jolly well done!!

Butterfly

Congratulations on your first acceptance. Lets hope there are many more to follow. Well done you.

Betsie

I reckon that's a really prestigious 'first' - many congratulations

neil

Well done, Schumi. If the turkey, the odd drink and assorted family allow, I'll try and listen to RM on 'The Day'
Neil F. (Liverpool)

Jay Mandal

Congratulations!

moira

That's fantastic news! Well done.

Kangaroo

Well done Schumi! I'll try and listen in!

Kangaroo

Schumi, do you know what time your story will be on?

Tilly

Great news! Well done!

Schumi

Thank you all for your kind words. The show runs from 5.05pm until 6pm. As well as short stories there will be a selection of poems read out. They didn't give an indication as to when my story would feature. The story is called 'A season for believing'. It goes right to the 1000 word limit, so they may decide to start with it or put it somewhere in the middle.

montholon

Congratulations, Schumi.  I'll try to listen in too.  Please give my regards to Frankie Connor at Radio Merseyside. We worked together on Emmerdale many moons ago and he helped me with some family history research.  Tell him Maggie says Hi!

Tessa Tangent

Hurrah Schumi!  The Beeb can be difficult depending on which producer you're sending to.  I'm well chuffed for you (bah! rejected by Duncan Minshull at Radio 4 years back... clearly carrying a resentment!)

Well done, you!  TTxx

Schumi

Just thought I'd say that the story was read out half way through the program. The voice used for it was ideal as well. It's a strange feeling to hear your name being read out on air.

There were a few other people from my writing class who had stories read out as well. I've got it all on tape, so it makes for a nice memento.

MrD

Hiya , if you have a blog can you set the story up for others to read. i know this may cause problems if you wish to publish your writing , I think it was Jay who told me that some editors would  not accept writing that had been published on a blog.

MrD

Hiya , if you have a blog can you set the story up for others to read. i know this may cause problems if you wish to publish your writing , I think it was Jay who told me that some editors would  not accept writing that had been published on a blog.

Carol

Glad it was good Schumi. A good mark on your CV.

Stan2

Well done!

Island Girl

Well done and congratulations. What a thrill. Keep up the good work.

Jacey

Schumi, that's so fantastic.  WELL DONE! Enjoy it.

Schumi

Thanks you all for your kind comments. If you'd like to read the story, I've posted it in the writing exercises part to the forum.

Thanks again.