• Markets For Writers

    Iron Press is looking for short stories for a new anthology, titled Aliens. Here are some details for you: ‘This is not a competition. There is no fee and no prizes. Authors included will receive two free copies. Extra copies can be ordered at trade price and writers may be invited to read their work…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    It’s just so tempting, isn’t it?

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Re-read, Re-write and Re-submit Do you save all your old stories? I do and now and then I’ll have a look back through them. I’ve discovered pieces I’d completely forgotten about. Most of you will be familiar with these – the ones you’ve entered into numerous competitions or which have done the rounds with the…

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  • It’s my pleasure to introduce Hugh Roberts as my interviewee this week. I met Hugh at the first Bloggers Bash in London and we’ve remained good blogging friends since then. Hugh writes short stories, a real passion of mine, too. He’s put together two short story collections. In the interview, he tells us more about…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Hope your week is going well. Here’s your weekly five-word challenge! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word LOTTERY in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word HERO. You sent in some entertaining stories. Here they are: Bharul Chhatbar: Hero rises to heal…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Fish Short Story Prize is accepting entries for short stories of up to 5000 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: €3,000 plus a five-day Short Story Workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival 2nd: A week at Anam Cara Writers’ Retreat and €300   3rd: €300 Seven Honourable Mentions receive…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    I think they may need another type of tutor, too…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Ever thought about writing a true-life tale for one of the women’s weeklies? Many writers cringe when it’s suggested they consider writing a true-life feature for one of the women’s weeklies. Take a look at the cover of some of them and it’s easy to see why. ‘Gunned down by her mum’s gold digging  killer’,…

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  • I’ve met the lovely Alison Lingwood twice now at an author and blogger meet-up. But each time, I’ve only managed a very quick chat with her. Luckily, she agree to be my interviewee so I could find out a little bit more about her and her books. Q. Your latest book, Immersed in Murder, came…

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  • It’s Thursday and time for your weekly five-word challenge! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word HERO in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word VILLAIN. You sent in some super stories. Here they are: Roberta Writes: I am not a villain. Villainous…

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