blogging
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Funny Faux-Pas In the current economic climate there isn’t much to cheer us, so a humorous article or funny story comes as a welcome break. But whether you’re writing an amusing article, filler, letter or short story, don’t over-explain the humour. It’s very easy to feel as if you have to explain exactly why something…
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The numbers are going up. Last week it was 40-word stories I was looking for, this week, we hit the 50-word mark. So, for next week, I’d like to see anything from the humorous, to the sizzling, to the exciting, to the chilling, to the anything-else-you-can-think-of, all in 50-words. Here are last week’s stories for…
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My market for you this week has to be credited to Jasdeep Kaur who discovered ‘Wicked Words‘. A huge thank you to Jasdeep. This quarterly magazine is published on the Kindle and features short stories, flash fiction and novellas. The editor, Stephen says, ‘Wicked Words publishes science fiction, fantasy and horror themes and we are…
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Oops, the typo strikes again:
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Nica Hawkins de Koenigswarter aka Sacha Black has now completed her Writing Process Blog Meme. Do take a look. It makes a very interesting and insightful read. As I have a long-distance relationship with my students, I always enjoy getting to know them that little bit more: Writing Process Meme Thank you, Nica. I’m so…
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Last week I took part in a writing process blog meme and nominated three inspirational writers, Keith Channing, Nica Hawkins de Koenigswater and Margaret Benison. I’ve been looking forward to reading their answers and Margaret has already posted hers, so please take a look, by clicking on the following link: http://margaretbenison.com/2014/11/09/writing-process-blog-meme-2/ A huge thank you,…
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Rejection Woes Most writers know what’s it’s like to have their work rejected. Even the most optimistic person feels dejected for a short while. Then comes the questioning. Was the writing not good enough? Was the subject matter wrong? Perhaps the article was too long… Your piece may actually have been spot on but the…
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Last week in my weekly challenge series, we moved on to 30-word stories. This certainly gave some of you scope for more of a story. So next week, we naturally push forward to 40-word stories. Here is one of mine. Hope it makes you smile: He couldn’t believe she had done it again. If he had…
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As promised to Sharon, the editor, my market for your this week is KISHBOO. It’s a new e-magazine and what’s more – it’s FREE! To take a look at the first issue visit the website: http://www.kishboo.co.uk They hold an on-going short story competition for stories up to 2000 words. It’s £3 to enter and prize…
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This one made me chuckle, though I’m not sure the deputy would agree:
Esther Chilton 