Esther Chilton
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Part four of my weekly series, which looks at the ads of old, brings you an ad which wouldn’t be gotten away with today, eh girls?!
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Writing ideas to kick-start your week This week, I’m giving you two short story openings to stimulate those creative juices. Use them as a writing excercise or turn them into a full story. If any of you would like to send them to me, I’d love to read them and will post them here next…
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Sophie’s Secret Quest As a few of you know, I’ve been fortunate enough to have my series of children’s books for 5-7 year olds accepted by a publisher. I’ve still had to pinch myself, but now there’s some information about it on the publisher’s website so I’m starting to believe it more now. I’m not…
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Coming back from the heat of Florida this week, I noticed a distinctly autumnal feel to the air. So this week’s challenge builds on from one of the challenges I last set you. I challenge you to write a 20-word story, using at least five of the following autumnal words: Blustery Russet Cracking Foggy Harvest…
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Here’s the third installment of my weekly series, which looks at the ads of old. This week’s ad features every woman’s dream gift!
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Well, that’s it – another holiday over. Though it was one I’ll remember forever. One of my best friends was getting married in Florida and twisted my arm to go. In all fairness, when she asked me if I’d be able to come, it took all of two seconds to make up my mind. I’d…
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You have plenty of time to take up my latest challenge. I’m off on my hols for a couple of weeks or so; this means you have until 3rd September to post your entry. And why not have a go at my latest flash fiction competition too? There are cash prizes so it’s certainly worth…
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Flash Fiction Competition By popular demand, I’m bringing back my Flash Fiction Competition – with prizes. Thank you to everyone who entered last time and I’d love you to have a go again. And if you didn’t, give it a go this time. See the previous winning entries. Here are the all important details: Prizes:…
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This sees the second part of a new series, which takes a look back at the delightful ads of old. Some will have you laughing, others will have you shaking your head in disbelief:
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