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Struggling to get through Monday? Then why not try the following challenge to get your creative brain working? You have 150 words in which to write a story with the following line in it somewhere: This was a matter of life or death. Here’s my story: Fay couldn’t stop the terrible thoughts trampling through her
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Want a new writing challenge? Here are some for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word FLABBERGASTED in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of DAYDREAMS. OPTION THREE: Your word is SPORT. With the Olympics starting tomorrow, I thought I’d be topical. What does sport mean
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If you like to be inspired by a theme, then the Chorleywood Adult Writing Competition may be the one for you. They’re currently inviting short stories of up to 800 words on the theme of ‘Food for Thought‘. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st prize: £50 2nd prize: £25 The winning stories
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If you’re finding it difficult to get into your writing, why not try working on something a bit different? You never know where it might lead and you could discover that you like writing in a genre or style you didn’t think you would. At the very least, it’ll get your mind thinking creatively and
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This week’s Guest Writer Spot brings you something a little different. As many of you know, I like to support other writers and writing institutions in any way I can. Over recent times, I’ve got to know Sarah Del Rosario who is involved with the Australian College of Journalism and Open Colleges, Australia. Sarah has
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Need a new writing challenge? Here are three for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word CARAVAN in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of the FUTURE. OPTION THREE: Your word is RIVALRY. What does that mean to you? Sibling rivalry? Perhaps you’ve had a rival
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Struggling for something to write about? Why not take the name of a film and use it as the impetus for a story, poem, or article? You don’t even have to know anything about the original film; take the title and see where you mind takes you. Here are a few titles for you: The
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Looking for a new writing challenge? Here’s one for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word BINGO in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of INFATUATION. OPTION THREE: Your word is HOLIDAY. As it’s that time of year, what else could it be? What does the
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This week, I’m going to give you five words. This is a good way to get your creative brain thinking and the ideas for a story/poem to come flooding in. Here are your words: Ghost Caravan News Football Shadow Here’s my story, using all five words: Unexpected I was wrong. I thought finding a ghost
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Many thanks for bearing with me. I now have a new challenge for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word FLAMINGO in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of LAUGHTER. OPTION THREE: Your word is POLITICS. Yes, I’m probably opening the flood gates here, but I
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