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Enjoy writing short humorous pieces? Then try Reader’s Digest and their You Couldn’t Make It Up slot. They invite true, funny stories, from around 40 words, up to 100 words. If they pick yours and publish it in the magazine, you’ll receive £50. You can send your stories by email to: excerpts@readersdigest.co.uk, or through the…
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I’d like to welcome Karen Ingalls as my Guest Writer this week. Before you read her work, you might like to know a little bit about her: Karen Ingalls is a retired RN, author of three published books, numerous articles, and a blogger at two sites. She is a member of Rave Reviews Book Club,…
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Please give a warm welcome to my Guest Writer this week. It’s Amy Reade. Before you read an excerpt from her book, here is a little bit about her: Amy M. Reade is the USA Today bestselling author of The Malice Series, consisting of The House on Candlewick Lane, Highland Peril, and Murder in Thistlecross,…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Food Last week’s theme was phone calls. Here are some of the brilliant pieces you sent in: Keith Channing sent in a belter: The phone rang, then twice, then a third I picked up, but nothing was heard Then some…
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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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Here is part seven 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. Now for parts five and six. Q. When do you use the…
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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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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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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…
