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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Do you find it difficult to start writing? Not sure what to write about? Try writing about the first thing you see when you look around the room. A book of stamps? What instantly comes to mind? A love letter? … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Esther Chilton

We all do it – overuse words like ‘that’, ‘very’, ‘really’, ‘then’ etc. They’re not necessary. Use the ‘find’ facility in Word and you’ll be surprised at how many of these words you’re using in your writing. Then go back … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Don’t overdo your ending Don’t go beyond your story’s natural ending e.g. in a horror story, it’s more effective to finish with the girl thinking she’s got away only for the monster to appear right at the end, its jaws … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Make your reader smile Ideas for humorous letters, fillers, articles and stories are everywhere. Something your granddaughter said which left you in stitches can make an ideal anecdote for a reader’s letter. Likewise, an experience abroad, be it braving the … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Wonderful Weather The weather is a useful tool for producing a certain type of atmosphere. A gloriously sunny day immediately conjures up feelings of warmth and joy, where something happy is about to happen. This may be the atmosphere you … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips: Dynamic Dialogue – Part Seven

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Here’s part seven in my writing dialogue series. Here are parts one, two, three, four, five and six. Now for part seven: Use dialogue to break up big blocks of narrative text. It aids readability, as well as injecting pace … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Esther Chilton

By e-mail or post? Most publications accept work by e-mail but some still prefer postal submissions, especially from someone writing for them for the first time. Even if you have had a few pieces published by a magazine, if they … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Esther Chilton

If you’re writing something funny, don’t over-explain the humour. It’s very easy to feel as if you have to explain exactly why something is funny. You don’t. Keeping it brief and to the point will ensure the humour comes through. … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Using The Five Senses In Your Story Sight and sound are often used to bring a scene to life and for impacting upon the tone of a story. But the senses of smell, touch and taste can also affect a … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Esther Chilton

This week’s market is for the non-fiction writers. The Ouen Press Short Story Competition is calling for true travel tales. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st Prize: £300 Runners-up x 2: £100 Highly commended entries will be recognised … Continue reading →

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