writing
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The Bath Flash Fiction Award is open for entries, with a closing date of 16th February 2020. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st: £1000 2nd: £300 3rd: £100 Two commendations receive £30 each. Entry fee: £9 for one story, discounts for further stories entered Word limit: 300 For more details, visit the competition…
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It’s time for another five-word challenge. Last week I wanted something OLD from you. This week, I’m looking for something ODD. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word ODD in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts on OLD from last week: EDC Writing: Old? Not looking – mirrors lie!…
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Family Photos – more than just a memento Photos of loved ones, including the beloved family pet, can often be found on our mantelpieces, windowsills or walls. The women’s weeklies all publish photos of babies, pets, special anniversaries and parties. Wedding photos, whether it’s our own, a family member’s or friend’s, could be amongst the…
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It’s time for another five-word challenge. Last week I gave you something New and this week, I’m going back to the old. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word OLD in it somewhere? Chris Page: Another new year; new writing. Ritu: New year, new me – Nah! New book, out…
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I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year and here’s to a great 2020! For the first five-word challenge of the year, can you tell a story in five words, using the word NEW in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word WISH. You sent in some great…
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With a new year fast approaching, many of you may be making resolutions and thinking about trying something new. Why not apply that to writing? Ever thought about writing for children? Writing for children can be fun as well as rewarding. In fiction, you can unleash your imagination to the full, transporting young readers to…
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I hope you all had a wonderful Chrismas with family and friends. Were you spoiled? I hope Santa left you lots of presents and you got all you wished for…unlike me… Unwanted Gifts It was the worst time of year, One that filled me with great fear, It was Christmas day, you see, I knew…
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I hope you’re all having a wonderful festive break. Hopefully you’ll have time to squeeze in a quick five-word challenge. For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word WISH in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word PRESENTS. You sent in some festive treats.…
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Do you find it difficult to start writing? Not sure what to write about? Try writing about the first thing you see when you look around the room. A book of stamps? What instantly comes to mind? A love letter? Who is the letter to? Is the love reciprocated? What if it’s not? Or pehaps…
Esther Chilton 