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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…
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Looking for a publishing package for your novel? Writing Magazine is running an exciting competition. They have teamed up with Lulu.com and Authoright to offer one lucky winner a complete publishing package. To enter, send the first chapter of your book, or up to 2,000 words, together with a one-line teaser or strapline, one-page synopsis…
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Fancy writing a science fiction or fantasty story? Then Writing Magazine‘s latest short story competition is just for you! Here are the details: Word Count: Between 1500 – 1700 words Prizes: 1st: £200 plus publication in the magazine 2nd: £50 plus publication on the website Entry fee: £5, £3 for subscribers Closing date: 15th December…
