Esther Chilton

flash fiction

  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    You’re all clearly enjoying writing bite-size stories of just a few words. I threw in a prompt last week. So here’s another: can you tell a story in five words, with the word old in there somewhere. Here are your amazing stories from last week. Your prompt was the word red: Hugh Roberts: Red roses?…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Well, you clearly found last week’s twenty-word story challenge a doddle. So I’m going to be mean again! Can you tell a story in only five words? Here’s one: Yipee! Time to leave. Friday! Here are last week’s brilliant twenty-word stories: Kristian: https://talesfromthemindofkristian.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/a-tale-in-20-words-caught-in-the-act/ K Morris: “Power flows from the barrel of a gun,” Mao said.…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I’m feeling very generous this week so I’m asking for 20-word stories. Here’s one I had some fun with: How could he?! She’d really thought he was the one. But he’d gone and done it – eaten her last Rolo. Last week, I challenged you to 6-word stories. You’re a very inventive lot as you’ll…

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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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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I love a bit of flash fiction – stories told in 100, 250, 500 words, but what about a bite-size flash fiction story? Well, I can write a 50-word story, I hear you cry. But how about a ten-word story? Here’s mine: “Yes!” Eyes dancing, she punched the air. £5000 lottery win. ***

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  • Markets For Writers

    Most of you know I have a soft spot for flash fiction. Here’s a competition for those of you who also enjoy a bit of flash: The Irish Writers Centre is holding a flash fiction competition of up to 400 words in partnership with the National Botanic Gardens and the Five Lamps Arts Festival. The…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize is open for entries. Here is some information for you: Word Limit: 300 Closing date: 28th February 2019 Entry Fee: €14 (€8 subsequent entries) Prizes: The ten winning stories will be published in the  FISH ANTHOLOGY 2019.    1st: €1,000 2nd: €300 3rd: Online Writing Course To find out more,…

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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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  • Markets For Writers

    Looking for a market for your flash fiction? Then perhaps Flash Fiction Magazine has something to offer you. They have various opportunties for writers, some of which pay. They accept stories of between 300-1000 words. To see what they’re currently looking for, visit their website.  ***

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  • Markets For Writers

    My market for you this week is a little different. The ‘81Words Writing Challenge‘ is looking for contributors for its anthology. There is a very interesting story behind the idea for this challenge. To read more about it, click here. Entry is free and you’ll see your story on the website and in the anthology.…

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