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The Bath Flash Fiction Award is open for entries, with a closing date of 16th February 2020. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st: £1000 2nd: £300 3rd: £100 Two commendations receive £30 each. Entry fee: £9 for one story, discounts for further stories entered Word limit: 300 For more details, visit the competition…
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It’s time for another five-word challenge. Last week I wanted something OLD from you. This week, I’m looking for something ODD. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word ODD in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on OLD from last week: EDC Writing: Old? Not looking – mirrors lie!…
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Family Photos – more than just a memento Photos of loved ones, including the beloved family pet, can often be found on our mantelpieces, windowsills or walls. The women’s weeklies all publish photos of babies, pets, special anniversaries and parties. Wedding photos, whether it’s our own, a family member’s or friend’s, could be amongst the…
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Writing Magazine have got an interesting competition for you to enter: The Odd Couple Short Story Competition. Want to know more? Here’s what they have to say: ‘It’s a narrative setup that has entertained readers for centuries, from Don Quixote and Sancho Panza to virtually every TV crime series ever… and most sitcoms. Tell us…
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It’s time for another five-word challenge. Last week I gave you something New and this week, I’m going back to the old. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word OLD in it somewhere? Chris Page: Another new year; new writing. Ritu: New year, new me – Nah! New book, out…
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I first came across this book at Harrogate Crime Festival a couple of years ago. As I’m sure many a reader who has a massive to-be-read pile will understand, when you get another book, it just goes on top of the pile. Though, I’d heard a lot of great things about Cally’s books and so…
Esther Chilton 