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The Numbers Game A lot of publications and competitions now accept work by e-mail but some still prefer work to be submitted by post or accept both. If you’re sending an article, short story or novel by post, always number your pages. In busy offices with lots of different scripts, it’s easy for pages to…
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So, could you write a story in 20 words? The answer was a definite yes! (With one exception of 22 words but I’ll let that person off!) The results of all your fine efforts are below. For my new weekly challenge, I’m giving you some titles. Hopefully these will spark off all sorts of ideas…
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Do remember to take a look at my ‘Markets For Freelancers’ and ‘More Markets For Freelancers’ pages where you’ll find details of all sorts of markets for writers. This week, I’m bringing you details of a market for fiction writers. ‘The Fiction Desk’ describes itself as ‘Independent publishers of new short fiction’. They’re looking for short…
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I love this one:
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Humorous Writing 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 writing humour isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s a helping hand to make sure you leave your readers smiling: Ideas for humorous letters, fillers, articles and stories…
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Beware the terrible typo! For some of us, writing is a full-time occupation and for others, it’s something we aspire to. Whichever you are, you’ll likely be fitting your writing in round the family, house and numerous other commitments. So sometimes your writing can be rushed, but even if you’re in a hurry and need…
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Some of you weren’t too keen on last week’s poetry challenge while others thought they’d give it a go, some for the first time. This week, it’s back to prose for my new challenge: I’d like you to write a short story in 20 words – yes, just 20! It can be done. Here’s a not particularly…
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Bella Magazine’s Letters Page: Your say Mail: This weekly women’s magazine features a one-page letters page in each issue. Half the page is taken up with readers’ Facebook posts and Tweets. These appear to be publication only, with no payment. All relate to previous articles published. To join in via Facebook and Twitter: Facebook: Search:Bella…
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“What do you do for a living?” “I’m a Mayhem Evaluation Officer.” The mind boggles!
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Sizzling Story Ideas Short stories in magazines always seem to flow effortlessly from beginning to end. Competition winning entries stun with their originality and brilliance. Small press magazines are full of thought-provoking stories which inspire, enrich and delight. It’s easy to imagine that the authors have a limitless supply of ideas waiting to leap onto…
Esther Chilton 