Esther Chilton

  • Funny Of The Week

    Well, I’m glad they cleared up the issue of ownership…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Do you find it difficult to start writing? Not sure what to write about? Try writing about the first thing you see when you look around the room. A book of stamps? What instantly comes to mind? A love letter? Who is the letter to? Is the love reciprocated? What if it’s not? Or pehaps…

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  • I actually bought ‘One Day in December’ in December 2018 after hearing it was the book of the moment. I had good intentions – I was going to read it. Then, as always, life gets in the way and it gathered dust on my bookshelf. Fast forward to December 2019 and I’d just finished a…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Here’s your last five-word challenge before Christmas! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word PRESENTS in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word PANTOMIME. You sent in some festive treats. Here they are: Sanandi-Jacq: Pan to mime in Pantomime. Trent’s World: Five-word? No…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Fancy a themed competition? Retreat West are holding a flash fiction competition for stories up to 500 words on the theme ‘Earth’. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £200 2 x runners-up: £100 Entry fee: £8 Closing date: 29th December 2019 For more information and to read previous prize winning entries, click…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    So that’s why they had to close the dining room…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Whether you’re writing an anniversary piece, an article about a place, person or event, you’re likely to come across all sorts of information. Some of the information might not be relevant to what you’re currently working on, but could you use it for something else? Look out for dates of importance. There might be an…

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  • New Book Coming…

    Having been a writer, tutor and editor for some years now, I thought it was about time I wrote a non-fiction book and shared some of the writing lessons I’ve learned. I love helping writers achieve their dreams in the work I already do so I wanted my new book to do the same. It’s…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Here’s your weekly five-word challenge! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word PANTOMIME in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word SNOWMAN. You sent in some funny stories. Here they are: Sanandi-Jacq: Snowman. Sun woman. Melting bliss. Trent’s World: Firemen fight fire, snowmen…

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