Esther Chilton
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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!
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This week’s Guest Writer is the fabulous Geoff Le Pard. Geoff has written several books, including novels, a memoir and short story collections. He has another entertaining collection of short stories coming out at the end of the month – Life in a Conversation, which is available to pre-order now. You’ll find a brilliant story…
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I’m enjoying reading about all the things that make you happy (my challenge set last week) so I’d like to give more of you the opportunity to tell me your happy thoughts, whether it’s a place, person, work, hobby…anything that makes you smile. ***
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My ‘Funny of the Week‘ has been sent in by Steve Walsky. Many thanks to Steve for this sign seen at a salad bar. Mmm, sounds delicious!
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If you’re writing something funny, don’t over-explain the humour. It’s very easy to feel as if you have to explain exactly why something is funny. You don’t. Keeping it brief and to the point will ensure the humour comes through. Too long and windy and the humour is lost. *** And here’s a tip from…
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While in a shop over the summer, I overheard a gentleman talking to one of the assistants. “Do you have a casserole?” he asked. The assistant looked a little puzzled for a moment before taking him over to the casserole dishes. “Well, one of those isn’t going to keep the sun off my head, is…
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My challenge for you this week is happiness. What makes you happy? Chocolate? Wine? Going on holiday? Making someone smile? I’d love to know. Limericks, poems, stories and anecdotes gratefully received. I invited you to let rip last week and to rant about anything and everything. Here are a few of your rants: George Roseby:…
Esther Chilton 