short stories
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A few weeks ago, I announced that I had a new book of short stories coming out soon. I promised you a sneak peek at my book cover – and here it is. I’m extremely proud to announce that it’s also been designed by my very talented daughter, Charlotte, who is an illustrator. The launch…
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Well, you clearly found last week’s twenty-word story challenge a doddle. So I’m going to be mean again! Can you tell a story in only five words? Here’s one: Yipee! Time to leave. Friday! Here are last week’s brilliant twenty-word stories: Kristian: https://talesfromthemindofkristian.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/a-tale-in-20-words-caught-in-the-act/ K Morris: “Power flows from the barrel of a gun,” Mao said.…
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I love a bit of flash fiction – stories told in 100, 250, 500 words, but what about a bite-size flash fiction story? Well, I can write a 50-word story, I hear you cry. But how about a ten-word story? Here’s mine: “Yes!” Eyes dancing, she punched the air. £5000 lottery win. ***
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Most of you know I have a soft spot for flash fiction. Here’s a competition for those of you who also enjoy a bit of flash: The Irish Writers Centre is holding a flash fiction competition of up to 400 words in partnership with the National Botanic Gardens and the Five Lamps Arts Festival. The…
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I had a bit of a shock recently when I realised it was nearly five years ago when, The Siege, my first book of short stories came out. So I think another one is long overdue! It’s not as if readers haven’t been asking for another one; it’s just been something that I’ve always meant…
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Need an idea for a story? Think books and films Bookshelves and/or DVD racks are commonly found in our living rooms, featuring all manner of titles, e.g. ‘The Grudge’, ‘When Will There Be Good News?’, ‘Robin Hood’. Think about each title in turn and you should find all sorts of ideas for short stories, or…
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The Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize is open for entries. Here is some information for you: Word Limit: 300 Closing date: 28th February 2019 Entry Fee: €14 (€8 subsequent entries) Prizes: The ten winning stories will be published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2019. 1st: €1,000 2nd: €300 3rd: Online Writing Course To find out more,…
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Do you enjoy writing dialogue? Then give the Writing Magazine dialogue-only competition a go. Here is some more information for you: 1st prize: £200 and publication in Writing Magazine 2nd prize: £50 and publication in Competition Showcase Entry Fees: £6, £4 for subscribers Closing date: 15th February 2019 Word limit: Between 1500 – 1700 A…
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The End… Are you struggling to bring your story to a close? Make sure you don’t over-explain your ending e.g. in a crime story, when you reveal who killed the victim, don’t feel as if you have to explain exactly why he/she is the murderer. If you have written your story well, your readers should…
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The Writers Bureau Short Story Competition 2019 is now open for entries. Details are as follows: Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 4th: £50 Plus all winners receive a Writers Bureau course of their choice (worth over £374). Entry fee: £5 (£4 to members of the The Association of Freelance Writers) Word limit: 2000…
Esther Chilton 