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For two years a friend of mine had been urging me to visit her in Dubai, where she was working as a teacher. But I have to admit I really wasn’t keen. Perhaps I’d read too many negative newspaper reports about rules and regulations. Or maybe I simply thought it too modern and ugly. I…
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Here’s a new photo prompt for you this week. I hope it sets your mind thinking of stories, poems and limericks. Last week, Sharon Harvey provided the photo prompt. If you feel inspired and would like to send something in, it’s not too late. Here’s the prompt: ***
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Here is a reminder that you only have until Friday to enter The Writers Bureau Flash Fiction Competition. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 All winners will receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice worth over £370. Entry fee: £5, three entries for £10 Word count: Up…
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It’s strange how you can lose your appetite very quickly…
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Dynamic Dialogue Dialogue is good for imparting information, but only use it to impart necessary information. The reader doesn’t need to know every little detail e.g.: “I thought you were having your hair cut today,” Sally said. Her eyes narrowed, running over her daughter’s hair. “I was, but they had a water leak. That was…
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I’d known my friend, Jackie, since I was four years old; we met on our first day at primary school. I’d been all tearful, and scared to leave my mum, when she took my hand and off we ran in to school. Fast forward forty years and here Jackie was, asking if I’d like to…
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This week’s photo prompt has been sent in by Sharon Harvey. Many thanks to Sharon: I hope her lovely photo inspires you to write a poem, limerick, or story. Enjoy and send them in! Last week’s challenge came in the form of a door. Here are some of your creative responses: Ladyleemanila: https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2018/11/15/i-challenge-you-to-door-photo-challenge/ Kristian: What’s…
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Do you enjoy scriptwriting? Perhaps you’ve never tried it before, but you fancy a new writing challenge. If this applies to you, then read on: The BBC Writers Room is accepting drama scripts for TV, radio, film, stage or online. The script must be of at least 30 minutes/pages in length. Unsolicited scripts are accepted…
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A message for chickens? A statement? Or… Photo credit: pinterest
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Want to grab your reader’s attention right at the beginning of your story? Try shocking them: I knew she was dead even though the dull eyes stared back at me, mocking me, tempting me to raise the knife once more. This thrusts the reader right into the story and makes them want to read on.…
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