writing challenges
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Coffee Last week’s challenge was to write about dreams. You sent in some great pieces. Here are a few: Keith Channing was quick off the mark, as always: I awoke in a wicked cold sweat I’d dreamt that I’d won…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Dreams Last week’s challenge was to write about pets. You sent in some entertaining pieces. Here are a few: Here’s a witty limerick from Keith Channing: When a friend had to go to UK She said, “Can my pups with…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Pets Last week’s challenge was to write about holidays. You sent in some great pieces. Here are a few: Here’s a belter from Keith Channing: I don’t know if maybe you’ve heard That to go on vacation’s absurd. There’s fun…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Holidays Last week’s challenge was to write about sunshine. You sent in some excellent pieces. Here are a few: Keith Channing‘s limerick is hilarious – and so true! Sometimes, when the weather is fine We sit back with bread, cheese…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Sunshine Last week’s challenge was to write about chips/crisps. You sent in some really funny pieces. Here are a few: Here’s Keith Channing‘s brilliant limerick: As soon as it passes my lips The best food descends to my hips Fried…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Chips/Crisps Last week’s challenge was to write about the sea. You sent in some great pieces. Here are a few: Keith Channing has written an amusing and witty limerick: What makes speaking French hard for me Is la mer is…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Love Last week’s challenge was to write about lies. You sent in some strong pieces. Here are a few: As always, Keith Channing gets in first with something witty: The greatest of sins is mendacity, Far better to stick to…
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This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Ballet Last week’s challenge was to write about cheese. You sent in some simply brilliant pieces. Here are a few: Keith Channing wrote a thoroughly entertaining limerick: I live in a land famed for cheese With Rocqueforts and Cantals and…
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My challenge for you this week is to write a story, poem or true life piece about writing. Here’s a little ditty from me: Things I’d Love an Editor to Say Please, please won’t you write for my magazine? I’ll pay you a fortune to keep you keen, For cash and copy you’ll not…
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Want a new writing challenge? Here are some for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word FLABBERGASTED in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of DAYDREAMS. OPTION THREE: Your word is SPORT. With the Olympics starting tomorrow, I thought I’d be topical. What does sport mean…
Esther Chilton 