Esther Chilton

Esther Chilton

  • Funny Of The Week/Silly Signs Part Four

    My latest series is all about double meanings. If you missed them, here are part one, part two and part three. Here’s part four:  

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  • Writing Workshop…Top Tips

    Now for the sixth instalment in my writing workshop series. I’ve covered the short story ending as well as the opening.  I’ve guided you through dialogue and focused on the importance of taking time to do things properly. Last week, it was a competitions refresher. This week there’s some advice on the art of the…

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  • Markets For Writers

    As many of you know, I have a passion for flash fiction so, when I saw the advert for this writing competition, I knew I had to share it with you: Competition: The Writers Bureau Flash Fiction Competition Word count: up to 500 words Closing date: 30th November 2017 Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd:…

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  • Funny Of The Week/Silly Signs Part Three

    My latest series is all about double meanings. If you missed them, here are part one and part two. Now for part three; I don’t think any explanation is required…

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  • Writing Workshop…Top Tips

    Now for the fifth instalment in my writing workshop series. I’ve covered the short story ending as well as the opening.  I’ve guided you through dialogue and focused on the importance of taking time to do things properly. This week, it’s a competitions refresher: I’m A Winner!   Type ‘writing competitions’ into your search engine…

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  • Love…And Hate…

    And here’s another piece of flash fiction for you: Destruction I touch his face, my fingers caressing his lips, catching on a ragged ridge of chapped skin. I press my own to them, tasting the tang of tears as they cascade down my cheeks. I drink in his warmth. Or what’s left; it won’t be…

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  • Funny Of The Week/Seriously Silly Signs Part Two

    As I explained last week, my latest series is all about double meanings. If you missed part one, click here. Here’s part two…

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  • Writing Workshop…Top Tips

    Now for the fourth instalment in my writing workshop series. I’ve covered the short story ending as well as the opening and last week I gave you a dialogue refresher course. This week, it’s all about the importance of taking time to do things properly:  Top Tips… Don’t Become A Sloppy Writer!   Writing is…

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  • Tommy’s Tale

    I’m slowly getting my writing mojo back, with a penchant for flash fiction at the moment: Tommy Coats: pink, blue, yellow, green and others every colour of the rainbow covered the pegs. All except one. Tommy Brown, outlined in bold black letters, stood above the empty peg. His blue coat wouldn’t ever rest on the…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Enjoy writing romance? Then this week’s market may be just what you’re looking for. Writing Magazine are holding their annual Love Story Competition. Here are the details: Word count: Between 1500-1700 words Prizes: 1st:   £200 plus publication in the magazine 2nd: £50 plus publication on the website Entry Fee: £5 or £3 for subscribers Closing…

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