writing
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Got For It! Not sure about pitching an idea to an editor? Written a story, but scared to enter it into a competition? Want to send a reader’s letter out but uncertain the magazine will use it? We all have doubts and we all receive rejections. It’s part and parcel of a writer’s life. But…
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Here we go – it’s time for your weekly five-word challenge! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Reward in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Camera. You sent in some witty and entertaining stories. Here they are: Christine Mallaband-Brown: The camera…
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We all do it – overuse words like ‘that’, ‘very’, ‘really’, ‘then’ etc. They’re not necessary. Use the ‘find’ facility in Word and you’ll be surprised at how many of these words you’re using in your writing. Then go back through your work and get pruning! ***
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It’s time for your weekly five-word challenge! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Camera in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Date. You sent in some great stories. Here they are: Christine Mallaband-Brown: My date is waiting outside. The date will…
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Do you enjoy writing for children? Ever thought about writing a picture book? Writing Magazine are holding a competition with a fantastic prize – a lunch consultation with top children’s fiction agent Julia Churchill, a year’s subscription to Writing Magazine and £200. There are also second and third place prizes. Here’s what they have to…
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Entering a writing competition? Here are a few tips to ensure your entry is on the shortlist: A judge wants to read something unexpected, exciting and compelling so think outside the box. Make sure your story isn’t over the word count. Your story may only have gone over the limit by five words, but if…
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It’s your challenge time! For this week’s five-word challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Date in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Broken. You sent in some fantastic stories. Here they are: Kim Smyth: So tired of being broken! Ritu: My iPad is broken.…
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Take your time The time of day can make a difference to the type of atmosphere your readers feel. For example, you can darken a story by setting it at night. There’s always an extra sense of menace, of threat and uncertainty in a story that takes place at night. ***
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It’s challenge time! For this week’s five-word challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Broken in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Help. You sent in some fantastic stories. Here they are: Kim Smyth: Help! Surgery tomorrow, prayers needed! Ritu: Crazy class! Help needed currently!…
Esther Chilton 