inspiration
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A lot of you said last week’s challenge had you stumped, so here’s an easier one to gently guide you into the week: Write a poem or story on the following prompt: Revenge Here is your challenge from last week: And to think he’d thought it was a bomb. No, it was something far worse.
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A couple of weeks ago I announced I wasn’t going to be doing any more weekly writing challenges but that I was going to be setting some mini-writing competitions with prizes. Well, that didn’t go down too well, mentioning no names, Keith Channing, so I promised that I’d still set the odd challenge or two
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I’m feeling a little sluggish today after a writers’ weekend so if you’re anything like me, you need that extra something to get you going. Here’s a challenge to help you on your way: Write a flash fiction piece of between 50-200 words with the following two lines in it somewhere: And to think he’d
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As promised, here is the first in my new series of mini-writing competitions. Prizes: 1st: £20 plus a copy of my book of short stories, The Siege Two runners-up: A copy of my book of short stories All three stories will be published on my blog Entry fee: FREE Entries are accepted from all corners
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Now last week, I brought you news that I’m ending my weekly writing challenges and starting up some mini challenges with prizes (launching tomorrow!). And then I received this from the wonderful Keith Channing: My Friday has started quite bleak, I’m so sad I can hardly speak. My mental molester Is the news from Esther
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If you’re feeling sluggish after the weekend and need a little help to unlock your writing brain, here’s a challenge for you: Write a flash fiction piece of between 50-250 words with the following line in it somewhere: He didn’t want to turn around; he knew just what he’d see and he could face anything
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This week’s challenge is a little different – there isn’t one! Instead, from next week, I’m going to be setting some new mini competitions with prizes. I hope you’ll give them a go. Watch this space for news… Now, on to last week’s challenge and the fantastic writing I received in response. OPTION ONE was
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I hope you’re all having a good Monday so far. If you’re struggling for inspiration, here’s a challenge to help your creative brain to get working. Write a flash fiction piece of between 50-300 words with the following two lines in it somewhere: Well, that was certainly fun. And very unexpected. I hope that gets
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Looking for a writing challenge? Here are three for you: OPTION ONE: Write a fifteen-word story with the words THUNDER, TRUMP and TIARA in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of SORROW. OPTION THREE: Your word of the week is the MUSIC. What does that mean to you? A
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Happy Monday everyone! Yes, it’s that time of the week again – the time to get your creative brain working. Here’s a challenge for you. Write a flash fiction piece of between 50-200 words with the following line in it somewhere: “No! Stop what you’re doing. Now!” he yelled. Who’s yelling and about what is
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