Esther Chilton
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Mum sent Dad to the supermarket to buy some pork chops. Dad couldn’t find them so he thought it best to ask an assistant. “Do you have any loin cloths?” he asked. “Sorry, Tarzan, we don’t have any so you won’t be swinging through the trees tonight,” she quipped. Dad then realised he may not…
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Do you enjoy writing about strong characters? Then the Character-driven Short Story Competition being held by Writing Magazine may be just what you’re looking for. Here’s a bit more about it: ‘Hero or anti-hero, do-er or dreamer, cool or clownish, focus on one memorable character and use them as the driver for the action in…
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I’d love to see this in action…
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Involve Your Reader Not sure how to open your short story? Try addressing your reader directly. It instantly makes them feel part of your story. Here’s an example: Just one more, that’s all I was going to take. You know that, don’t you? You understand. Well, they didn’t. And they wouldn’t listen. Looked at me…
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Last week I asked you to tell me what makes you happy. There were some heart-warming responses: Kristian: My pet chickens make me happy. Sunshine and those early signs of spring make me happy. Finding something to laugh at, that makes me happy. I discovered nearly a year ago, that writing, sharing what I’ve written…
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One of my students has provided my Funny of the Week this week. Enormous thanks to Sean Parker for this gem. Doesn’t look like they take too kindly to people who clear up anyone else’s dog’s mess other than their own!
Esther Chilton 