writing
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Writing Anniversary/Seasonal Pieces Every day marks the anniversary of when someone famous died or when a unique invention first came to light. General interest magazines often feature this sort of article. Additionally, depending on who the person is or what invention your article relates to, you may find a multitude of magazines interested in an…
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Unwanted Gifts It is the worst time of year, One that fills me with great fear, It’s my birthday next week, you see, I know I should be filled with glee, To receive presents and gifts galore, But I don’t want them, not anymore, Not out-of-date sweets from Uncle Ken, Or twee ornaments yet again,…
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I’m extending my challenge from last week, for another week. I’d love to know all about your favourite films. You can write a limerick, poem, short story, or simply just tell me what your favourite film is, and why. My favourite film from my childhood is The Wizard of Oz. I remember being terrified of…
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Watch TV And Be Inspired! In many houses, the TV is the focal point of the room and we spend a lot of our relaxation time watching it. Visit your local newsagents and you’ll see a lot of shelf space taken up with TV magazines. Most of these have letters pages so if coverage of…
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I had an aunt who guzzled gin, A bottle a day was her sin, We kept away Until last May, When she gained a lottery win. ***
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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 story’s mood. A rundown cafe might smell like a mixture of sweaty training shoes and…
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Knickers! Knickers is a funny word, And long johns are just absurd, Y-fronts is a silly name, And briefs just sound really tame, Thongs aren’t for the faint-hearted, On strings, don’t get me started, I don’t mind boxers one bit, But bloomers take the biscuit, I could give them names anew, But good old knickers…
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Are you a Writers Bureau student – past or present? Then why not enter one of their 30th Anniversary competitions – open to students new and old. To find out more, click on the following links: Proofreading Competition Book Review Competition Flash Fiction and Poetry Competition ***
