Esther Chilton
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Fancy writing a science fiction or fantasty story? Then Writing Magazine‘s latest short story competition is just for you! 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, £3 for subscribers Closing date: 15th December…
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My latest series is all about double meanings. If you missed them, here are part one, part two, part three, part four, part five , part six and part seven.
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Now for the tenth 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. I’ve also given you a competitions refresher and some general advice on the art of the short…
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My Friday Guest Writer Spot is returning! If you’d like to feature on this page, please contact me here or by e-mail: esthernewton@virginmedia.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything and everything. All you have to do is make sure your prose is no longer than 2000 words and your poems no more…
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One of my recent writing workshops focused on how to generate ideas from around you. In the case of the workshop in question, it was about taking a look around your home for ideas. But you can also apply this to the outside world, be it nature, work, school or the shops… Bombast and Beauty…
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My latest series is all about double meanings. If you missed them, here are part one, part two, part three, part four, part five and part six. Here is part seven:
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Now for the ninth 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. I’ve also given you a competitions refresher and some general advice on the art of the short…
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This week’s market is for poets and for those who enjoy writing about nostalgia. Writing Magazine are inviting entries of up to 40 lines for their poetry competition, which ends on 15th November 2017. The top prize is £100 and there’s £50 for the runner-up. Both winning entries will appear in the magaazine. The entry…
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Now for the eighth 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. I’ve also given you a competitions refresher and some general advice on the art of the short…
Esther Chilton 