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If you’re finding it difficult to get into your writing, why not try working on something a bit different? You never know where it might lead and you could discover that you like writing in a genre or style you didn’t think you would. At the very least, it’ll get your mind thinking creatively and…
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This week’s Guest Writer Spot brings you something a little different. As many of you know, I like to support other writers and writing institutions in any way I can. Over recent times, I’ve got to know Sarah Del Rosario who is involved with the Australian College of Journalism and Open Colleges, Australia. Sarah has…
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Need a new writing challenge? Here are three for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word CARAVAN in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of the FUTURE. OPTION THREE: Your word is RIVALRY. What does that mean to you? Sibling rivalry? Perhaps you’ve had a rival…
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Here’s a short story competition for all those of you who are off on holiday, working on longer works, haven’t the time to compose a lengthy short story or who just simply enjoy the shorter story. The 2016 Exeter Flash Competition is inviting entries into its 250 word story competition. Here are some details for…
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If you’re offered any portobello mushrooms, dipped in chocolate, beware…
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Struggling for something to write about? Why not take the name of a film and use it as the impetus for a story, poem, or article? You don’t even have to know anything about the original film; take the title and see where you mind takes you. Here are a few titles for you: The…
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If you’d like to see your work in my Guest Writer Spot, please contact me here or by e-mail: esthernewton@virginmedia.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything and everything. All you have to do is make sure your prose is no longer than 2000 words and your poems no more than 40 lines.…
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Looking for a new writing challenge? Here’s one for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word BINGO in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of INFATUATION. OPTION THREE: Your word is HOLIDAY. As it’s that time of year, what else could it be? What does the…
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This week’s market has an excellent prompt; as soon as I saw it, all sorts of ideas came bursting into my mind. Brilliant Flash Fiction‘s prompt is ‘It came in the mail‘. Here are the all important details for you: Word limit: 500 words, excluding title Entry fee: None Prizes: 1st prize: 50€ (or equivalent…
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