Challenges

  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Thursday has come round so quickly this week. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 54 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 26 words using the following three words in it somewhere: Here are your super stories: Dawgy Daddy Responds:…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is LEAVE/S It was while I was out for an autumn stroll that this week’s prompt came to mind. I loved the carpet of rustic reds, honey golds and pumpkin oranges that paved my way. But, of course, leave or leaves has many different meanings – to bequeath or to…

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  • Happy new week. I hope yours goes well. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is BREAD Last week’s prompt was FOLLOW. You came up with some fun limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a hunk called Apollo To the ends of the earth I promised to follow! Turns out he was a cad A real…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. This week, I have a returning guest – Murray Clarke.…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s that time of the week again – story challenge time. Can you tell a story in 26 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 50 words using the following five words in it somewhere: Here are your wonderful stories: Kate in Cornwall: Lady Ursula…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your word prompt this week is MONEY It’s said ‘money is the root of all evil’ but it’s something we all need to survive. I remember thinking about it in a good way when I was a young girl. I loved saving up my pocket money and buying something special. I also had a toy…

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  • Hi there. I hope you have a great week. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is FOLLOW Last week’s prompt was CRAZY. You came up with some hilarious limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a mouse called Maisie Everyone thought she was lazy in fact she lay in the hay And smoked dope all day…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s Thursday and so I have a new story challenge for you. Can you tell a story in 50 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 41 words using the following four words in it somewhere: Here are your entertaining stories: Christopher Farley: As I…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is SHADE We had a hot summer this year in the UK, so finding shade came as a relief. I remember loving to draw when I was a young girl and choosing the difference shades of colour. We often talk about light and shade in terms of contrast. It can…

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  • Happy Monday. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word is: CRAZY Last week’s prompt was BUILT. You came up with some super limericks: Nicola Daly: He spoke with a mesmerising lilt And his torso was sculpted and well-built And when he gave me a kiss It was the most utter bliss But then I…

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