Esther Chilton
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The words ‘there just aren’t enough hours in the day’ are certainly on the tip of my lips this week but that seems to be the pace of life these days. Though, I have a job I love and a great family so I really shouldn’t moan. For the writers amongst you, how is all…
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After buying our cats some catnip sachets at the latest ‘Cats Protection Open Day’, I can vouch that all of ours have been behaving like the kitty on the left!
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‘Cat Tired’ has appeared as the title on one of my Monday morning blogs so it’s only fair that I give dogs a chance. I don’t know about you but I’m really struggling through Monday. I think this little one has the right idea:
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Nowadays it’s so easy to capture anything and everything on camera. So if you see a sign that makes you laugh or a strange custom whilst on holiday, snap away. Or at home, perhaps your dog has fallen asleep in a funny position or your baby daughter likes pulling funny faces. Humorous photos, together with…
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In my blog, I’ve covered various ideas and suggestions for coming up with short story ideas. One fun and excellent way, is to have a list of items and those items have to fit in somewhere in your story. Here’s five items for you: Yellow War Dolly Cardigan Cakes Give and it an go and…
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The best laid plans… I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe we’re already in October. The weeks are flying by. I’ve been working hard and trying to get ahead this week (not a chance!) as I’m having most of Friday off. My aunt, uncle and cousin are over from Australia and we’re meeting…
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My award this week goes to a ‘cat’ quote, by an unknown author: ‘No matter what you’ve done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it’. Though, I think any cat would have a hard time making this little doggy look guilty:
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No work for me! So there I was, Monday morning and ready to set to work, when Joe decided that he’d ‘help’ me by sitting on my laptop. I can’t work without my laptop. That’s a shame, isn’t it?
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If you’re writing an article which is date/season/time specific, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to write your piece before the actual date/season/time. It may take you a while to research the person/event/subject and then to check all your facts. Then, having written your article, it needs to be received by the editor…
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Are you entering a short story competition and can’t think what to write about? Perhaps you want a story that will stand out and so you’re looking for that unusual hook. A story in diary form can work very well. As diary entries are in the first person, the reader gains an intimate insight into…
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