inspiration
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I’ve covered many different ways of using words to get your creative juices flowing; so this Monday, how about taking a look outside your front window? What do you see? A man running down the road? Is he running to catch a train? Perhaps he’s dashing home after receiving some devastating news about a loved…
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My Guest Writer this week is Nest Madden who has appeared in this slot a few times before. He’s back with an extract from his novel: Aftermath: Chapter 3 “Any Oscar unit, any Oscar unit, west bound M4 before junction 3, acknowledge. MP over,” the police radio operator transmitted. She waited a moment. “I say…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Favourite foods Last week’s theme was kids. You sent in some super pieces. Some are here, while you’ll find others by following the links: Keith Channing Be a love and pass me my slippers Let’s sit back and breakfast on…
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The Writers Bureau is holding a flash fiction competition (stories up to 500 words), with a deadline of 30th November. More details will follow next week. They’ve just published some top tips for entrants, including the importance of the hook, showing, not telling, as well as how to avoid too much back-story. Follow the link…
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To start your writing week off, why not try working on something outside of your comfort zone? If you’re a romance writer, how about writing a horror story? Or if you’ve never written poetry, give it a go. It’s fun and you never know – you might find a new talent! *** Photo credit: SlideShare
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It’s been a few months since I put out a call for Guest Writers. When I did, many of you responded and I have had the pleasure of featuring some wonderful writing on my blog. Thank you all so much. If any of you would like to be considered for my Guest Writer Spot, please…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Kids Last week’s theme was travel. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing sent in a witty limerick: I once planned to visit Siam With a side trip to south Vietnam Things always unravel When…
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The 2018 Fish Publishing Short Story Competition is open for entries until 30th November 2018. Here are some important details for you: Prizes: 1st: €3,000 plus a 5-day short story workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival 2nd: €300 and a week at Anam Cara Writers’ Retreat 3rd: €300 Honourable Mentions: 7 who will win…
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This week’s Wonderful Words is about taking a title from a book and seeing what creative threads come from it. How about ‘The Escape’? Or ‘The Key’? Then there’s ‘I Found You’. Take a look through your bookshelves and see what you can find to inspire you. In last week’s Wonderful Words, I suggested taking…
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It’s Friday and time to welcome my Guest Writer. It’s Marjorie Hembroff; she’s written a short story. Before you get wrapped up in her tale, here is some information about her and her writing: Marjorie is the author of Bess’s Magical Garden, The Mystery of the Hidden Cabin, middle grade novels, and picture book Gramma Mouse…
Esther Chilton 