• And in today’s astounding news…  

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  • Well, I suppose it is breaking news…but it’s not that exciting, I’m afraid. As many of you know (if you don’t, why not? I mean, it’s not as if I haven’t plugged it enough! Anyway, I digress…) I’m holding two short story competitions (with fabulous prizes). The closing date is due to be 31st May,…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    My guest writer this week is working on a novel. I’m delighted to be publishing the opening to his book. Here’s a little bit about Eric Owens: Eric Owens is a decorated veteran of the Air Force, and a thirty year veteran of the IT industry. He has written industry blogs and is a published…

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  • Need some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Then why not give my latest writing challenge a go? Option one: Write a limerick with the word BERK in it somewhere Option two: Write a poem on the theme of SECRETS Option three: Write a twenty-word story using all of the following words: DESTROYED, ALIBI,…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Whether you’re a poet, short story writer or novelist, this week’s market could be for you. The Yeovil Literary Prize has been going for thirteen year now and they’re inviting entries for four different categories: NOVEL: You can send in the opening chapters of your novel and the synopsis, up to 15,000 words. SHORT STORY: Short…

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  • Perhaps it’s just me, but surely his head would hurt…just a little?!  

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  • Monday Motivations

    It’s not long until the closing date of my two short story competitions. You have until 31st May to get your entries in. To find out more about them, see my competition page. One of the competitions is for a flash fiction story of up to 100 words. You can write a chilling story to…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    This week’s guest writer is Rachel Garrod. It’s my great pleasure to welcome her to this slot for the first time. Here is a little bit about her, in her own words: ‘I am 48 years old and for the past 3 years my husband and I have lived in Spain near Marbella. Ostensibly the…

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  • Is inspiration failing you this week? Then why not give my latest writing challenge a go? Option one: Write a limerick with the word TROUBLE in it somewhere Option two: Write a poem on the theme of FEAR Option three: Write a twenty-word story using all of the following words: BARBARIC, ECONOMY, NUN, TRIVIA, QUANDARY…

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  • Markets For Writers

    This week’s market is for the fantasy, horror and science fiction writers among you. The British Fantasy Society is holding its 2016 short story competition. You’ll find all the details on their competition page. Here are a few basic details – Prizes: 1st: £100 2nd: £50 3rd: £20 Entry fee: £5 All prize winners will…

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