Esther Chilton
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It’s weekly challenge time. Last week I asked you for a DATE. This week, I’m looking for your FAVOURITE . So can you tell a story in five words, using the word FAVOURITE in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on DATE from last week: WriteLindy: Her date is my husband. My first date…
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I don’t know about you, but I love penning a 100-word story. The National Association of Writers and Groups (NAWG) are holding a 100X100 flash fiction competition for stories of exactly 100-words. Here are some details for you: Prize: £100 Entry fee: £3 per entry, or 2 for £5 Closing date: 31st May 2020 If…
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The person who placed this ad has got the salesman’s patter down to a tee…
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I met the wonderful Shelley Wilson at The Bloggers Bash in London some years ago. She’s a writing mentor as well as the author of several self-help books and YA fiction. I recently read her YA novel, Hood Academy, described on the cover as ‘a gothic page turner’. And it certainly is! The blurb says:…
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Welcome to your weekly challenge. Last week I asked you for NAILS. This week, I’m looking for a DATE. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word DATE in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on NAILS from last week: Mental Health From The Other Side: Last nails in his…
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Your Cat magazine are looking for stories about your first cat. Write to them with your special memories (they’re looking for around 500 words). They publish one story in each issue. Email your story to editorial@yourcat.co.uk. Write ‘My first cat’ in the subject line. As well as your story, don’t forget to send photos. ***
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I know they say that sometimes children behave like animals but…
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It’s weekly challenge time. Last week I wanted CONTROL from you. This week, I’m looking for NAILS. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word NAILS in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on CONTROL from last week: Ritu: You can’t control me now. Remote control car drivers suck. Ground…
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We all have them, don’t we? You know, that author who saves us, who always gives us what we want. So, when you’ve been wading your way through a book you’re really not enjoying and you think why am I doing this to myself? Reading should be a pleasure, that’s when you turn to your…
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