• It seems we’re actually starting to have a summer here in the UK. I hope it’s sunny with you wherever you are. Here’s your new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 55 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 45 words using the

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is BLUE This word is so much more than just a colour (and the Smurfs!). There’s music – the blues; it’s used to describe a mood; there are various aspects to it spiritually; it can also be saucy and a naughty joke; or perhaps it means something else to you.

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  • Well, I think he’s certainly named one:

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  • Another week begins… I hope you’re all ready for it. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is: FRANK Last week’s prompt was TRAIL. You came up with some very clever limericks: Nicola Daly: I once met Sidney the Snail Famed for his slimy grey trail ‘It isn’t fair,’ He said in despair ‘In my next

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  • Many of you know that my children’s book is coming out on the 28th July. In the lead-up to that, I’m thinking of having a bit of a blog tour. If anyone would kindly like to take part, I’d be delighted. My email address is: estherchilton@gmail.com. As a reminder, the book is for 5-7 years

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  • This new series features some of my favourite holiday destinations. So far we’ve visited Dubai, Dalaman in Turkey and Bournemouth, Harrogate and The Isle of Wight in the UK. This week, we’re back overseas to the USA and Florida: Free Pie Wednesday I’d known my friend, Jackie, since I was four years old; we met on our first

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. This week’s guest, Graeme Cumming, may be known to you

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  • Hello there. How are you? Having a good week? I hope so. Here’s your new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 45 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your entertaining stories:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is PAPER When I think of this word, stationary bursts into my mind – notebooks, writing paper, envelopes, cards, gift wrap, diaries, etc. I used to love exploring stationary shops and would always come away with a bag full of all sorts. What about you? Is it the image of

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  • Well, some say it is…

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