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I’ve written bits and pieces on BBC Radio 2, 4 and 5 comedy shows, worked in the script team for two series of Channel 4’s comedy-drama ‘Shameless’ and am currently working with The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool as part of their script development programme. I am also a songwriter with songs on all major platforms.

A SHORT BLOG WITH GUITAR GODS AND DOWNWARD DOGS

Currently my blogging, be it publishing or reading, is struggling as my house move comes closer.

But you’ve all been there right? Long periods of little happening and then suddenly everything comes at once and you feel as though you still have mountains of stuff to work through and fitting in any creative pursuit feels frivolous and unnecessary when there is legal and financial things that need to be right, items that need to be packed, donated, thrown out, recycled or sold.

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So forgive the brevity of this and its slightly boastful nature but after years of trying to get a short story published I achieved runners-up prize in a national competition for Writers Magazine recently and the short length of the blog will be made up for by the reading of the short story.

‘Guitar Gods and Downward Dogs’ is a comedic tale of a young band who have their perceptions upturned by a seemingly unlikely candidate for their new lead guitarist. Should you wish to do read it thank-you, here is the link:

https://www.writers-online.co.uk/writing-competitions/showcase/funny-situation/runner-up/

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8 responses to “A SHORT BLOG WITH GUITAR GODS AND DOWNWARD DOGS”

  1. Clive Avatar
    Clive

    It’s a good story. Well done on your prize – I hope they paid you loads of money!

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    1. Paul Ariss Avatar
      Paul Ariss

      Thanks Clive, I was paid enough to make my work feel valued but not enough to get carried away with myself. Yet!

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  2. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    That was a good one. I loved the end, especially the name of the band!! Well done. Good luck with the move, Paul.

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    1. Paul Ariss Avatar
      Paul Ariss

      Cheers Darlene I enjoyed writing it and glad you liked it. Thanks for the good wishes, a bit complicated but I’m sure the move will work out well

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  3. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    I enjoyed your story, Paul. It comes with a timeless message: don’t leap to conclusions. I particularly like the end.

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    1. Paul Ariss Avatar
      Paul Ariss

      Thanks Pete, it was fun to write and the publication has encouraged me to write more short stories.

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  4. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    So pleased you put this on your blog, Paul. Thank you for emailing me the great news about being runner-up in the competition. I loved the story, especially the comedy elements it holds.

    Good luck with the upcoming house move.

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      Paul Ariss

      The house move is giving me considerable stress at the moment Hugh, and it will be probably several weeks before I start to feel settled. Just got to stay as calm as I can and ride it through.

      Thanks again for your comments on the story, the publication has been a great confidence booster and it has been nice to share it.

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