writing
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Where did the weekend go? I can’t believe it’s Monday again. And that means it’s limerick time. Here’s a new one for you. Your word this week is: FRIES Last week’s prompt was SOCKS. You came up with some funny limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a snazzy young fox Loved posing in pink frilly socks…
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I hope you’re all having a great week. It’s Thursday and so it’s time for a story challenge: Can you tell a story in 24 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here’s…
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I’ve always loved the sea and walking along the beach. Though I’ve never lived close to it and don’t often have the opportunity to go. But ever since my first visit – to Bournemouth – I’ve always felt that there’s something special about it. I love the feel of the sand between my toes and…
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Happy Monday! I hope the sun is shining wherever you are, even if it’s a bit chilly. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: SOCKS Last week’s prompt was DUDE. You came up with some laugh-out-loud limericks: Keith Edgar Channing: People do stuff that drives me quite crazy, Like loafing around,…
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Well, another week has almost come to an end. Before it does, here’s a story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 46 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 39 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here…
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I have to admit to having a very sweet tooth, though I’m disciplined and try to only have sweets and chocolate as a treat. One of my friends doesn’t like sweet things at all (I know! She must be completely mad!) but relishes savory foods. I like both, but sweet edges it every time. I…
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I’ve read a few Claire Douglas books over the last couple of years and I think she’s getting better and better. Claire writes in my favourite genre – psychological thrillers. I really liked the premise for The Wrong Sister and when I started reading, I didn’t want to stop. Here’s the blurb: You’ve known her…
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This week has been miserable – well, in terms of the weather anyway. Let’s hope it brightens up for the weekend. Here is a new story challenge for you to bring a ray of sunshine: Can you tell a story in 39 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous…
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It always amazes me when I see how people interpret the same word in different ways. Let’s take the word team. Does it make you think of sport and supporting your favourite football team? Maybe it fills you with thoughts of workmates and how you came together as a team. I remember when the film…
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Happy Monday. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: EGGS Last week’s prompt was RAGE. You came up with some clever limericks: Keith Edgar Channing: From the top to the foot of the page, My ignorance I must assuage. But when I react To the…
Esther Chilton 