Esther Chilton

fiction

  • Book Cover Reveal!

    A few weeks ago, I announced that I had a new book of short stories coming out soon. I promised you a sneak peek at my book cover – and here it is. I’m extremely proud to announce that it’s also been designed by my very talented daughter, Charlotte, who is an illustrator. The launch…

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  • Markets For Writers

    If you enjoy writing short fiction, The Flash Fiction Magazine is worth a look. They accept stories between 300-1000 words and they pay for the stories they publish. One story per month can be submitted for free. To find out more about what they’re looking for, visit their submissions page. ***

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  • Markets For Writers

    Do you enjoy writing dialogue? Then give the Writing Magazine dialogue-only competition a go. Here is some more information for you: 1st prize: £200 and publication in Writing Magazine 2nd prize: £50 and publication in Competition Showcase Entry Fees: £6, £4 for subscribers Closing date: 15th February 2019 Word limit: Between 1500 – 1700 A…

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  • Bite Size Writing Tips

    The End… Are you struggling to bring your story to a close? Make sure you don’t over-explain your ending e.g. in a crime story, when you reveal who killed the victim, don’t feel as if you have to explain exactly why he/she is the murderer. If you have written your story well, your readers should…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Writers Bureau Short Story Competition 2019 is now open for entries. Details are as follows: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus all winners receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice (worth over £374). Entry fee: £5 (£4 to members of the The Association of Freelance Writers) Word limit: 2000…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Fiction Desk is getting its latest anthology ready for publication, but they still have a few slots for stories left. The deadline is 31st January 2019. To find out exactly what they’re looking for and to submit your story, read their short story submission guidelines. ***

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  • A Lighter Look At Life

    Watching Bem peered through the window, his eyes wide at the goings on inside. ‘Can you believe what they’re doing?’ Arun joined him, her cold and clammy skin touching his. She smiled at him. ‘Nothing could surprise me,’ she said, turning to look inside at the huge kitchen table, brimming with tasty treats. ‘No,’ she…

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  • A Lighter Look At Life

    Choices Fay couldn’t stop the terrible thoughts trampling through her head. She battled for calm. Think! Think! she shouted to her tormented mind. This was a matter of life or death. Well, almost. At the very least, it would change her life forever. She looked at her hands, at the objects held in them. The…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Writing Magazine are holding their annual Open Short Story Competition. So the choice of subject to write about is yours! Here are some more details: Prizes: 1st: £200, plus publication in the magazine 2nd: £50, plus publication on the website Entry fees: £6, £4 for subscribers Word limit: Between 1500 – 1700 words Closing date:…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Who doesn’t love a twist-in-the-tale? If crafting a clever twist at the end of a story is your thing, then get creating! Writing Magazine are holding a Twist Short Story Competition. The closing date is 15th December 2018. Here is some information for you: Prizes: 1st Prize: £200, plus publication in the magazine 2nd Prize:…

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