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Enjoy writing dialogue? Then why not enter the Writing Magazine short story competition, which is dialogue-only. The usual rules apply i.e. stories are wanted between 1500-1700 words. Here is some more information for you: Prizes: 1st: £200 + publication in the magazine 2nd: £50 + publication online Entry fee: £5 (£3 for subscribers) Closing date:…
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This week, I would like to welcome the talented Richard V. Frankland, author of the Ian Vaughan thriller series, to my Guest Writer Spot. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this descriptive scene as much as I did: TO LIVE AGAIN by Richard Frankland One by one the stars faded and died in the gathering light…
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Fish Publishing are holding their annual flash fiction competition. Here are the details for you: Word Limit: 300 words Closing date: 28th Feb 2018 Entry Fees: €14 (€8 subsequent entries) Prizes: 1st prize: €1,000 2nd prize: Online writing course with Fish The top ten stories will be published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2018. Visit the…
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Here’s part one of my new writing series. Each week, I’ll be bringing you an idea – whether it’s a magazine to write for, a theme for a short story, the opening line of a poem… This week, my idea for you is in the form of the letter A, and in this case A…
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The Atlantis Short Story Competition is an international one with short stories accepted from all around the world. Entries between 300 and 2500 words are accepted. There is a regular closing date of February 25th 2018. 10% discount for early bird entries (closing date December 18th 2017). See guidelines. Prizes: 1st PRIZE: $300 2nd PRIZE:…
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Now for the final installment in my writing workshop series. I’ve covered the short story ending as well as the opening. I’ve guided you through dialogue and focused on the importance of taking time to do things properly. I’ve also given you a competitions refresher and some general advice on the art of the short…
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Every week, on a Friday, I invite a writer to appear in my Guest Writer Spot. If you’d like your writing to appear on this page, please contact me here or by e-mail: esthernewtoneditor@outlook.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything and everything. All you have to do is make sure your prose…
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Instead of a dash of flash this week, I’ve written a story for young children, inspired by some cows I saw wandering across the common near where I live… The 59th Nanny Lilly was a lovely cow. In fact, she was the loveliest cow there ever was. But, poor Lilly was a little different to…
Esther Chilton 