Tag Archives: inspiration

Guest Writer Spot

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

This week’s Guest Writer is the fabulous Geoff Le Pard. Geoff has written several books, including novels, a memoir and short story collections. He has another entertaining collection of short stories coming out at the end of the month – … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

I’m enjoying reading about all the things that make you happy (my challenge set last week) so I’d like to give more of you the opportunity to tell me your happy thoughts, whether it’s a place, person, work, hobby…anything that … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

If you’re writing something funny, don’t over-explain the humour. It’s very easy to feel as if you have to explain exactly why something is funny. You don’t. Keeping it brief and to the point will ensure the humour comes through. … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

How’s your New Year going? I hope it’s going well so far. Last week’s challenge was all about New Year Resolutions. This week’s challenge is: Famous People Please send me your limericks, poems and stories – about anyone who’s famous. … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Write About…Your Own Experiences Open up any of the women’s weeklies and you’ll see pages and pages of true-life stories. These range from stories about ‘my operation’, to overcoming an illness/divorce/death in the family, to doing something special, to an … Continue reading →

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Guest Writer Spot

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

When I set my recent New Year challenge, a writer called Joy Lennick contacted me and sent me some of her wonderful poems. They weren’t on the subject of the challenge, but she wondered if I’d like to feature them … Continue reading →

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