Esther Chilton

  • Markets For Writers

    My first market of the year for you is a short story contest. The Scottish Arts Club Short Story Competition is open to writers worldwide. The word limit is 2000 words. Here is some information on the prizes: 1st: £1,000 2nd: £500 3rd: £250 The £600 Isobel Lodge Award is open to unpublished writers born,…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    Having volunteered at Cats Protection for some years, I must admit I’ve never come across a cat quite like this…

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  • I first came across this book at Harrogate Crime Festival a couple of years ago. As I’m sure many a reader who has a massive to-be-read pile will understand, when you get another book, it just goes on top of the pile. Though, I’d heard a lot of great things about Cally’s books and so…

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  • Paperback Launch Imminent!

    As many of you who have self-published will know, formatting your book, ensuring the book cover looks right etc, isn’t easy and there’s many a hurdle to be overcome along the way. This is exactly what’s happened with A Walk in the Woods. But, I think (fingers crossed!), I’m almost there. So the paperback version…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year and here’s to a great 2020! For the first five-word challenge of the year, can you tell a story in five words, using the word NEW in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word WISH. You sent in some great…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    If you’re thinking of committing a crime in 2020, then look no further for your perfect getaway car…

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  • Write Something New!

    With a new year fast approaching, many of you may be making resolutions and thinking about trying something new. Why not apply that to writing? Ever thought about writing for children? Writing for children can be fun as well as rewarding. In fiction, you can unleash your imagination to the full, transporting young readers to…

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  • Unwanted Gifts

    I hope you all had a wonderful Chrismas with family and friends. Were you spoiled? I hope Santa left you lots of presents and you got all you wished for…unlike me… Unwanted Gifts It was the worst time of year, One that filled me with great fear, It was Christmas day, you see, I knew…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope you’re all having a wonderful festive break. Hopefully you’ll have time to squeeze in a quick five-word challenge. For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word WISH in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word PRESENTS. You sent in some festive treats.…

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