Esther Chilton
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Phone calls Last week’s theme was the pub. Here are some of the great pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always raises a smile: Folk think that my uncle’s a loser He spends so much time in the boozer He…
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The RWL (ReaderWriterLounge) Short Story Competition is looking for entries of between 1000 – 10,000 words in their 2018 competition. Writers have until the 31st August in which to send their entries. Prizes: 1st Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £50 3rd Prize: £20 Entry Fee: FREE If you’d like to know more, please visit the website. …
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This week’s ‘Funny of the Week‘ has been sent in by Martin Strike. Football fever gripped the nation last week when, for a brief moment, we truly believed ‘football’s coming home’, as evidenced by someone who saw fit to write it (albeit incorrectly!) on the back window of someone’s car, just before the semi-final:
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Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part four click here and here’s part five. Q. When is it best to use the…
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It’s with great delight that I welcome Patty Fletcher to my Guest Writer Spot for the first time. Here, Patty tells us about herself and her writing: About me and my crew I’m a single mother with a beautiful daughter, of whom I am very proud. I have a great son-in-law and five beautiful…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: The Pub Last week’s theme was Diets. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always sends a clever limerick: “You know,” I said, loading my platter, “I don’t think I could stand to be fatter.”…
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My ‘Funny of the Week’ series is all about funny notices. If you missed part one, here it is. For part two, click here and here for part three. You’ll find part four here, part five here and part six, as well as parts seven and part eight. Here is part nine:
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Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part four click here. Q. When do you use the word ‘everyday’ and when are the…
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This week’s Guest Writer will be a familiar name. Talented Alyson Faye has featured as a Guest Writer a number of times. It’s a pleasure to wecome her back with a super poem, which brings back many a memory: ‘70’s Child By Alyson Faye Summer’s drawl, resonant with scents of strawberries, slippery helter skelter…
