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The sixth and final part in my series of how to open a short story and grab your reader’s interest looks at introducing your readers to your main character and making them care for that character. This guarantees they’ll become instantly involved in your story. Here are some examples: * How I wished Mum wasn’t…
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Check, Check and Check Again! I’ve been reading the final proofs for The Siege and Other Award Winning Stories paperback this week (If any of you would like to buy a copy, please let me know. It should be out mid-November. You will be able to buy it on-line from most e-book stores and bookshops,…
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We’re almost to the end of the alphabet themed writing challenge. This week it’s ‘V‘, ‘W‘ and ‘X‘ that take centre stage, with the themes of ‘Victory‘, ‘Water‘ and ‘X-ray‘. For inspiration, you’ll find some ideas on these themes if you click on the following link: https://esthernewtonblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/monday-motivationsthe-abc-of-short-story-ideas-part-eight/ Last week’s writing challenge invited stories and poems…
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Many of you will be familiar with the writers’ bible that is The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook. For those of you who aren’t, buy a copy!! It’s full of listings including book publishers and magazines. It’s also packed full of information on all aspects of writing. Most bookshops sell the yearbook but if not, you’ll…
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Somehow, I don’t think this chap would have received many calls:
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The fifth installment in my series of how to open a short story and hook your reader focuses on addressing your reader directly, which compels him to feel part of your story. In a monologue, the main character often does this, as if he/she is confiding in the reader and sharing his/her story e.g.: Just…
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Tiptastic Tips! Readers’ tips are big business these days. More and more magazines are publishing them. Add to that the fact that for only a few words and a photo, you can earn up to £60 and readers’ tips are certainly not to be ignored. A lot of the tips pages feature tips with or…
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Last week I set you the challenge of writing a story or poem on the themes of ‘Party‘, ‘Quirky‘ and ‘Race‘. I have to admit I wondered what on earth you would come up with. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s fantastic how each person can take a theme and come up with completely different ideas. I…
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If you’re looking for a way to earn some cash with a quick filler, take a look at ‘Love It!’ magazine. It’s a woman’s weekly packed full of real life true stories and filler slots. If you click on the website: http://www.loveitmagazine.co.uk/ and the title ‘My Love it’ you’ll see several opportunities. The first one…
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This one is for all of you who like ‘Buy one, get one half price’ offers:
Esther Chilton 