Esther Chilton

January 28, 2020

Funny Of The Week

My thanks goes to Murray Clarke who sent in this week’s Funny of the Week.
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January 27, 2020

Bite Size Writing Tips

One way to instantly hook your reader’s interest in your story is to introduce your main character to them and to make them care for that character. The result – your reader will immediately feel involved in your story: “Please. No…” Hannah looked at the big, balding man, her lower lip trembling. An adult would…
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January 24, 2020

An Interview With Martin Strike – The Newbury Short Story Teller

I’m delighted to welcome fellow Newburian, Martin Strike, better known as The Newbury Short Story Teller as my interviewee this week. I first met Martin when he wrote a delightful tale about the cat he and his wife had just adopted from Newbury Cats Protection for The Cat Flap magazine (I’m editor of the magazine).…
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January 23, 2020

Can You Tell A Story In…

It’s time for another five-word challenge. Last week I wanted something ODD from you. This week, I’m looking for something COLD. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word COLD in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on ODD from last week: Ritu: Oddly enough, I like you. The odds…
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January 22, 2020

Markets For Writers

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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January 21, 2020

Funny Of The Week

If you’re looking for a new car, here’s just the ad for you…
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January 20, 2020

A Walk In The Woods – Extract

For those of you who missed my blog from Saturday – I’m pleased to announce that the paperback version of A Walk in the Woods is finally out. Here’s an extract from one of the short stories: Home Six o’ clock in the morning. Another day Muriel would rather be dead. She opened her eyes…
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January 18, 2020

Paperback Launch!

Finally, my book, A Walk in the Woods, is out in paperback! As many of you know, it’s been available as an ebook for some months. I’d hoped to be able to release the paperback not long after, but there were several issues which resulted in its delay. Still, it’s here at last and I…
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January 17, 2020

Author Interview: Robbie Cheadle

Many of you will know the very talented author, Robbie Cheadle. I’m thrilled she agreed to be my author interviewee this week. In the interview, she tells us about her latest book, how she goes about her detailed research for each of her books, how she gets her ideas and much more. Q. Your book…
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January 16, 2020

Can You Tell A Story In…

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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