Challenges
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Well, summer has definitely arrived with a hot flush! We’ve been sweltering here in the UK. I hope you’re staying cool wherever you are. Here is this week’s story challenge: Can you tell a story in 30 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 55…
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This week’s writing prompt is: OUTSIDE There are lots of meanings to the word outside. Does it mean outside as in outdoors? It can mean that you’re left out of something – for example, you’re on the outside looking in, while everyone else knows what’s going on. You could add an ‘r’ to the end…
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I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here’s your limerick challenge this week. Your word is: BOWL Last week’s prompt was FRANK. You came up with some very amusing limericks: Nicola Daly: There was once a frolicsome frog called Frank Crossed the street on his way to rob a bank But he forgot his size Which…
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Your writing prompt this week is BLUE This word is so much more than just a colour (and the Smurfs!). There’s music – the blues; it’s used to describe a mood; there are various aspects to it spiritually; it can also be saucy and a naughty joke; or perhaps it means something else to you.…
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Another week begins… I hope you’re all ready for it. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is: FRANK Last week’s prompt was TRAIL. You came up with some very clever limericks: Nicola Daly: I once met Sidney the Snail Famed for his slimy grey trail ‘It isn’t fair,’ He said in despair ‘In my next…
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Hello there. How are you? Having a good week? I hope so. Here’s your new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 45 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your entertaining stories:…
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Your writing prompt this week is PAPER When I think of this word, stationary bursts into my mind – notebooks, writing paper, envelopes, cards, gift wrap, diaries, etc. I used to love exploring stationary shops and would always come away with a bag full of all sorts. What about you? Is it the image of…
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Here’s to a great new week. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: TRAIL Last week’s prompt was TALK. You came up with some very funny limericks: Annette Rochelle Aben: Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Wah Wah Wah Wah Always talking People gawking Ha ha ha ha Frank Hubeny: “When you…
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We’re almost in June! Where is the first half of the year going? I hope your week is going well so far. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 50 words using the…
Esther Chilton 