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  • Guest Writer Spot

    It’s my pleasure to reveal today’s Guest Writer as the very talented, Alyson Faye. It’s always a treat to feature Alyson’s work here. Treasury by Alyson Faye Tripping over stuttery feet I race up the winding staircase to the room, where me and my dreams meet.   There lined up, all on loan, are the…

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  • I Challenge You To…

    This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Phone calls Last week’s theme was the pub. Here are some of the great pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always raises a smile: Folk think that my uncle’s a loser He spends so much time in the boozer He…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The RWL (ReaderWriterLounge) Short Story Competition is looking for entries of between 1000 – 10,000 words in their 2018 competition. Writers have until the 31st August in which to send their entries. Prizes: 1st Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £50 3rd Prize: £20 Entry Fee: FREE If you’d like to know more, please visit the website. …

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  • Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part four click here and here’s part five. Q. When is it best to use the…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

      It’s with great delight that I welcome Patty Fletcher to my Guest Writer Spot for the first time. Here, Patty tells us about herself and her writing: About me and my crew I’m a single mother with a beautiful daughter, of whom I am very proud. I have a great son-in-law and five beautiful…

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  • I Challenge You To…

    This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: The Pub Last week’s theme was Diets. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always sends a clever limerick: “You know,” I said, loading my platter, “I don’t think I could stand to be fatter.”…

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  • Markets For Writers

    Writing Magazine short story competitions are a regular feature in my weekly post. They have a sister magazine, Writers’ News, which is for subscribers to Writing Magazine. They also run a separate competition. The August issue has an interesting theme – HATE. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £100 plus publication in…

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  • Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part four click here. Q. When do you use the word ‘everyday’ and when are the…

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  • I Challenge You To…

    This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Diets As I was away, the previous challenge was extended. The theme was Shopping. Here are some of the super pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always makes me laugh: Ecologically, I’m still a learner, I can’t seem to work…

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  • Markets For Writers

    The Historical Writers’ Association is holding a short story competition to celebrate the works of Dorothy Dunnett. Here’s what they’re looking for: ‘Can you transport a reader into the past? Can you tell a story which will grip the reader while immersing them in another time? Do you want the voices and the stories of…

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