inspiration
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Wrekin Writers have been holding a yearly short story competition for some years now. The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition is open for entries up until 11th July. As the maximum word limit for stories is only 1200 words, there’s plenty of time for you to write something for them. The theme is an open…
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After a brilliant time at the Bloggers Bash on Saturday, I’ve been finding it difficult to come out of the buzz created by the wonderful day we all had, and to come back down to earth. The committee are already planning the next Bash and everyone’s still talking about it, so there’s only one thing…
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This week’s guest writer, Donny Marchand has featured in this slot several times with short stories, Squeaky and the Dullards, Daddy has a Brass Band and Neetun Patience. I’ve also featured a song from Donny on my blog, written especially with the upcoming referendum in mind, The Devil’s Referendum. This time, Donny has penned a…
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Every now and then I like to come up with a different set of challenges, so I thought after my recent rollover challenge, I’d start something new. Here’s your new challenge: OPTION ONE: Write a flash fiction story of 50 words, beginning with the following line: ‘How on earth did that happen?’ he said. OPTION…
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My market for you this week is one for the poets. The Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition is inviting poems of up to 40 lines. There are some fantastic prizes in various categories. The top prize in the adult category is £1000 so it’s certainly worth entering. For further details about the prizes, rules etc.,…
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Well, it’s good to be back home after an amazing trip to Dubai. It’s a place I will remember forever; the sights are breathtaking, the culture interesting and the people warm and friendly. I’m already planning another visit 🙂 Now, over to you – I’d like to say a huge thank you to all of…
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I’m thrilled to welcome the brilliant short story writer Adam Dixon back to my Friday slot. As many of you know, he’s written several excellent stories for my Guest Writer Spot. But if you’ve missed them, please visit his blog to read these and some of his other works. Here is a little bit about…
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While I’m having a wonderful time away, in 35 degree heat, I thought I’d just remind you that My Weekly Writing Challenge is a rollover one. I set it last week and you have an extra week to send your entries in. Here is a reminder of your challenges: Option one: Write a limerick with…
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This week’s market is for those of you who like to be inspired by a theme. Writing Magazine is holding its annual Crime Story competition. Your story must be between 1500-1700 words. Entry fee: £5 Prize: £200 plus publication in the magazine and £50 plus publication on the website for the runner-up Closing date: Entries…
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As I mentioned last week, as I’m away, I’m extending my two short story competitions’ closing date to Sunday 5th June so there’s still time to enter! To find out more, take a look at my competition page. I don’t know about you, but I often get my ideas when I’m away on holiday; ideas…
Esther Chilton 