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After the excitement of announcing the winners of my two short story competitions over the past two weeks, it’s back to my Monday Motivations slot. This week, I’m going to give you five themes to get your creative brain going. Read them then close your eyes and see where your imagination takes you: Fairies Revenge…
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This week, I’d like to welcome new writer, Maria Jenkins to my Guest Writer Spot. Before you read her heart-wrenching poem, here’s a little bit about her, in her own words: “I’ve been writing stories and poems since I was a little girl. English was my favourite subject at school, but when I left and…
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I have an apology to make – I’d forgotten that I’m taking Mother to see Romeo and Juliet tonight, so My Weekly Writing Challenge is going to be a rollover (with a twist! See below). I’ll publish all the wonderful entries that you’ve been sending in this week on my blog next Thursday, together with…
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Article writing competitions are less common than short story and poetry competitions, but here’s one for you – and it’s one all of you can enter. Scribble Magazine is looking for entries into its Annual Article Competition.The theme is ‘My Writing Day‘. Entries must be between 1000 and 1500 words. The closing date is 31st…
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Last week, the focus was on flash fiction and the results of my 100-word story competition. This week, it’s over to the longer story. For the latter, you were given the theme of ‘treasure’ and you could interpret that in any way you wished, as long as it was within 1000 words. I love the…
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I’m thrilled to invite Viki Allerston back to my Guest Writer Spot. A few weeks ago, she appeared on this page, with her highly entertaining story, Bad Boy Boris. From all the wonderful comments, you thoroughly enjoyed her story. I’m sure you’ll enjoy her latest story every bit as much. If you’d like to know…
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Here are my new challenges for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word DISASTER in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of WORK. OPTION THREE: Your word is FREEDOM. What meaning does this hold for you? You can write anything on it, be it a poem,…
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With fantastic prizes, The 2016 Costa Short Story Award is worth an entry. You can send in your stories, up to 4000 words, on any theme, from 1st July 2016 – 5th August 2016. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st: £3500 2nd: £1500 3rd: £500 There are some comprehensive terms and conditions pages…
Esther Chilton 