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This week’s Guest Writer is Gary McPherson. He’s written a gripping story, which he first published on his blog. Here is a little bit about him, in his own words: ‘I grew up in Westminster, California, although I have spent my entire adult life in North Carolina, and most of that around the city of…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Sunshine Last week’s challenge was to write about chips/crisps. You sent in some really funny pieces. Here are a few: Here’s Keith Channing‘s brilliant limerick: As soon as it passes my lips The best food descends to my hips Fried…
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I know a lot of you enjoy writing limericks. So you might be interested in entering the Writers Bureau’s Limerick Competition. You have until 31st July 2018 so there’s plenty of time. The winner receives £100 and two runners-up will each receive £50. There are also other prizes for the winners. There is an entry…
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It’s time for the eighth instalment in my funny of the week series. Here are the other instalments – one, two, three, four , five , six and seven. Now for part eight: Photo credit: Viralscape.com
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I’ve been fortunate enough to have featured a number of very talented writers in this slot over the past few weeks. And now I need more of you! If you’d like your writing to appear on this page, please contact me here or by e-mail: estherchilton@gmail.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Chips/Crisps Last week’s challenge was to write about the sea. You sent in some great pieces. Here are a few: Keith Channing has written an amusing and witty limerick: What makes speaking French hard for me Is la mer is…
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The Tss International Flash Fiction Competitions take place every quarter. The current competition’s closing date is 15th June. Here are some important details for you: Prizes: Publication plus: 1st: £400 2nd: £100 3rd: £50 Highly Commended: Up to five flash fiction stories will be highly commended and published online. There are also further bonus prizes to…
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It’s time for the seventh instalment in my funny of the week series. Here are the other instalments – one, two, three, four , five and six. Now for part seven: Photo credit: justsomething.com
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Here is the eighteenth instalment in my weekly writing series. Each week, I give you an idea – whether it’s a magazine to write for, a theme for a short story and/or poem, an idea for an article…Here are the first , second , third , fourth , fifth , sixth , seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth,…
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It’s my pleasure to welcome Kevin Morris to my blog. He’s my Guest Writer this week. Here is a little bit about him, in his own words: ‘I was born in Liverpool (UK) on 6 January 1969. I lost the majority of my eyesight at 18-months-old due to a blood clot. I am a braille…
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Esther Chilton 