writing ideas
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So, tomorrow welcomes November to 2016. That means bonfire night is lurking round the corner so my writing prompt is for you to write a poem/piece of prose up to 300 words on the following theme: Fireworks Your piece doesn’t have to be about November 5th; you can interpret the theme as you see fit. …
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I’m feeling a little sluggish today after a writers’ weekend so if you’re anything like me, you need that extra something to get you going. Here’s a challenge to help you on your way: Write a flash fiction piece of between 50-200 words with the following two lines in it somewhere: And to think he’d…
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My apologies; for reasons beyond my control, last week’s challenge is being carried over to this week. So, all of you who have sent in wonderful stories, poems and limericks on last week’s themes can have another go or, if you missed the challenge altogether, you now have another opportunity. All entries sent in will…
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Need a new writing challenge? Here are three for you: OPTION ONE: Write a six-word story with the word CARAVAN in it somewhere. OPTION TWO: Write a poem or limerick on the theme of the FUTURE. OPTION THREE: Your word is RIVALRY. What does that mean to you? Sibling rivalry? Perhaps you’ve had a rival…
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It’s that time of the week already – time for me to set you a new challenge or two or three: Option one: Write a limerick with the word CLOWN in it somewhere Option two: Write a poem on the theme of RAIN Option three: Write a twenty-word story using all of the following words:…
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This week’s market was brought to my attention by the wonderful Sacha Black. Thank you, Sacha! The Creative Competitor is holding a flash fiction competition for stories of up to 700 words. Here are the all important details: Theme: No Way Out Prizes: 1st Prize: £500 2nd Prize: £300 3rd Prize: £200 4th Prize: £100…
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It’s in the title! Whilst purusing the shelves in a book shop recently, I found myself taking an interest in the titles and it wasn’t long before my mind started thinking up stories just from those titles. Here are some which might set you thinking: Time to Party Watching You The Legacy The Key Secrets…
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My guest writer this week is Bharul Chhatbar. Before you read her poignant poem, here’s a little bit about her, in her own words: ‘I am basically a housewife from Gujarat – India with the passion of writing poems and short stories. My husband is very supportive inspiring me to write. I am proud mother…
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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. A lot of you have contacted me to say you’re using this holiday time for writing. It’s not easy to fit writing projects around day jobs and everything else life brings us. If you’re stuck for a story/poetry idea, think about the first word that comes into…
Esther Chilton 