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Tag Archives: writing challenge
Can You Tell A Story In…
It’s Thursday and your new five-word challenge is here. Last week, I wanted to know what you thought about POLITICIANS. This week, I want to know what you think about SHOES. So can you tell a story in five words, … Continue reading
Laughing Along With A Limerick
A number of you missed my limerick post from last week as there was a slight technical issue. So I’m kick-starting it again with a new limerick challenge. Feel free to send in your own or here’s a prompt: NOSE … Continue reading
Laughing Along With A Limerick
Happy Monday! It’s limerick time! Send in your own or here’s a prompt for you – JEST Here are a few limericks to make you smile this Monday. The prompt was SULK: Keith Channing: “Stop sulking,” my mother would say … Continue reading
Laughing Along With Another Limerick
When I first asked you to write a limerick as a bit of fun to cheer everyone up, little did I realise what I was starting. It seems you’ve relished them and would like to make this a regular thing … Continue reading
Can You Tell A Story In…
Welcome to your weekly challenge. Last week I asked you for NAILS. This week, I’m looking for a DATE. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word DATE in it somewhere? Here are your creative thoughts … Continue reading
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Can You Tell A Story In…
It’s five-word challenge time again! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Jump in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Teeth. You sent in some great stories. … Continue reading
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I Challenge You To…
This week’s photo prompt has been sent in by Sharon Harvey. Many thanks to Sharon: I hope her lovely photo inspires you to write a poem, limerick, or story. Enjoy and send them in! Last week’s challenge came in the … Continue reading
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I Challenge You To…
This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Favourite songs/music artists Last week’s theme was favourite books. They clearly mean a lot to you. Some of the pieces are here, while you’ll find … Continue reading
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I Challenge You To…
This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Kids Last week’s theme was travel. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing sent in a witty limerick: I once … Continue reading
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