• I Challenge You To…

    This week’s challenge is to tell me about your favourite RANT! We all have something that annoys us, whether it’s politics, people, work, a song… Whatever your rant, I’d love to know about it. You can even turn it into a limerick, poem or story, if you’d like. Last week’s challenge was favourite films. Here…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Last week, I brought you news of The Writers Bureau’s short story competition. If you’d like to know more about what they’re looking for, take a look at their tops tips. ***

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  • Funny Of The Week

    Now there’s an incentive…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Writing Anniversary/Seasonal Pieces Every day marks the anniversary of when someone famous died or when a unique invention first came to light. General interest magazines often feature this sort of article. Additionally, depending on who the person is or what invention your article relates to, you may find a multitude of magazines interested in an…

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  • A Lighter Look At Life

    Unwanted Gifts It is the worst time of year, One that fills me with great fear, It’s my birthday next week, you see, I know I should be filled with glee, To receive presents and gifts galore, But I don’t want them, not anymore, Not out-of-date sweets from Uncle Ken, Or twee ornaments yet again,…

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  • I Challenge You To…

    I’m extending my challenge from last week, for another week. I’d love to know all about your favourite films. You can write a limerick, poem, short story, or simply just tell me what your favourite film is, and why. My favourite film from my childhood is The Wizard of Oz. I remember being terrified of…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Writers Bureau Short Story Competition 2019 is now open for entries. Details are as follows: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus all winners receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice (worth over £374). Entry fee: £5 (£4 to members of the The Association of Freelance Writers) Word limit: 2000…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    It’s clearly a requirement…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    Watch TV And Be Inspired! In many houses, the TV is the focal point of the room and we spend a lot of our relaxation time watching it. Visit your local newsagents and you’ll see a lot of shelf space taken up with TV magazines. Most of these have letters pages so if coverage of…

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  • A Lighter Look At Life

    I had an aunt who guzzled gin, A bottle a day was her sin, We kept away Until last May, When she gained a lottery win. ***

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