writing
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Your writing prompt this week is BLUE This word is so much more than just a colour (and the Smurfs!). There’s music – the blues; it’s used to describe a mood; there are various aspects to it spiritually; it can also be saucy and a naughty joke; or perhaps it means something else to you.…
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Another week begins… I hope you’re all ready for it. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is: FRANK Last week’s prompt was TRAIL. You came up with some very clever limericks: Nicola Daly: I once met Sidney the Snail Famed for his slimy grey trail ‘It isn’t fair,’ He said in despair ‘In my next…
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Many of you know that my children’s book is coming out on the 28th July. In the lead-up to that, I’m thinking of having a bit of a blog tour. If anyone would kindly like to take part, I’d be delighted. My email address is: estherchilton@gmail.com. As a reminder, the book is for 5-7 years…
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This new series features some of my favourite holiday destinations. So far we’ve visited Dubai, Dalaman in Turkey and Bournemouth, Harrogate and The Isle of Wight in the UK. This week, we’re back overseas to the USA and Florida: Free Pie Wednesday I’d known my friend, Jackie, since I was four years old; we met on our first…
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Hello there. How are you? Having a good week? I hope so. Here’s your new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 45 words using the following words in it somewhere: DOODLE TEMPER GIN WART RUBY Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere:…
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Your writing prompt this week is PAPER When I think of this word, stationary bursts into my mind – notebooks, writing paper, envelopes, cards, gift wrap, diaries, etc. I used to love exploring stationary shops and would always come away with a bag full of all sorts. What about you? Is it the image of…
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Here’s to a great new week. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: TRAIL Last week’s prompt was TALK. You came up with some very funny limericks: Annette Rochelle Aben: Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Wah Wah Wah Wah Always talking People gawking Ha ha ha ha Frank Hubeny: “When you…
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Last week, I revealed the cover for my new children’s book, The Secret Dragon. I’ve been given a launch date of 28th July and the paperback is now available for pre-order, through the publisher, Amazon and book shops: Publisher Amazon Waterstones The ebook is currently being formatted by the publisher. I hope to have links…
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My new series features some of my favourite holiday destinations. So far we’ve visited Dubai, Bournemouth, Harrogate and Dalaman in Turkey. This week, we’re back in the UK and over to The Isle of Wight: I’d heard a lot of great things about the Isle of Wight but, by the time I reached my late forties, I’d…
