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Alone and Aloud As writers, it’s so easy to become immersed in our work. Often we know our own stories so well, which means that when we read our writing to check for errors, we miss spelling mistakes, a word here and there, a comma etc, because we know what it should read. So try…
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It’s with great pleasure that I’m welcoming Martin Strike aka The Newbury Short Story Teller back to my Guest Writer Spot. This week, he has a fabulous story to tell: Browned Off at The Great British Bake Off Let me introduce you. These are cats. Three cats sailing a on a cat-à-meringue.Mrs Pastry is on…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Favourite indulgences Last week’s theme was favourite songs/music artists. They clearly inspire you. Some of the pieces are here, while you’ll find others by following the links: Keith Channing At the ages of twelve or thirteen What an innocent time…
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Did you know that you can earn around £200 pounds a month from writing readers’ letters? They’re a form of writing that’s often dismissed, but they shouldn’t be ignored – whether you’re new to the writing scene or a seasoned writer. Here are five reasons why you should write one: Reason One: A source of…
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I’m starting to receive some super pieces for future Guest Writer spots since my call-out a few weeks ago. If any of you would like to be considered for my Guest Writer Spot, please contact me: estherchilton@gmail.com I accept fiction (up to 1000 words), non-fiction (up to 1000 words) and poetry (up to 40 lines).…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Favourite songs/music artists Last week’s theme was favourite books. They clearly mean a lot to you. Some of the pieces are here, while you’ll find others by following the links: Keith Channing A handful of my favourite books Have made…
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This week’s market is for writers who like to craft a longer story. The Fish Short Story Prize has a word limit of 5000 words. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: €3,000 plus a 5-day short story workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival 2nd: A week at Anam Cara Writers’ Retreat…
