Esther Chilton
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It’s Thursday and here’s my new weekly writing challenge. Your three options are: Option one: Write a limerick with the word nosey in it somewhere Option two: Write a poem on the theme of hope Option three: Write a ten-word story using all of the following words: Collywobbles, pink, wasp and cheese Last week option…
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This week’s market is The Aeon Award short fiction contest. It describes itself as ‘a prestigious fiction writing competition for short stories in any speculative fiction genre, i.e. fantasy, science fiction, horror or anything in-between or unclassifiable’. In its 11th year, the contest runs from 1st January to November 30th so you have plenty of…
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If ever there was a deterrent for shoplifting, this has to be it…
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If you’re feeling sluggish after the weekend, or if you need a bit of a break from working on a big writing project, try some flash fiction. It’s fun and a great way to sharpen up your writing skills. You can try short and sweet – say a 10-word/20-word/50-word story, or if you’re feeling creative…
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I have featured two of Traci Aina’s poems in my Friday Guest Writer Spot on previous occasions and I’m thrilled to welcome her back with a very powerful poem. Here’s a little about her in her own words: ‘Hi, I’m Traci. I am a beginner writer, wife and mother of two. As well as writing,…
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It’s Thursday and time for my new weekly writing challenge. Here are your options: Option one: Write a limerick with the word bubble in it somewhere Option two: Write a poem on the theme of nature Option three: Write a ten-word story using all of the following words: Fandango, insipid, trifle and gurning Last week…
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My market for you this week is a 100-word flash fiction competition held annually by Reader’s Digest. With free entry and a first prize of £2000, it’s definitely worth entering. There are also prizes of £200 each for two runners-up. To find out more, visit the website. You have until February 20th to submit your…
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The third part of this series sees a tasty dish on the menu for Friday. Yum!
Esther Chilton 