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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Esther Chilton

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…

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Esther Chilton

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 … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Esther Chilton

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? … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Stuck for an article idea? Try looking through the magazine you want to write for… You may want to write for a cat magazine but can’t think of an original idea. Looking through the magazine in question, you come across … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Esther Chilton

It’s Thursday and time for a new five-word challenge. For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Milk in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Lost. You sent … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Here’s a new five-word challenge for you. For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Lost in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Toy. You sent in some … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Perfect Paragraphs If you’re writing an article or story for a magazine, think about your paragraph lengths. When you send your work out, your pages are A4 size. The lengths of your paragraphs may look short on a page that … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Esther Chilton

Here it is – five-word challenge time again! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Fine in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Mirror. You sent in … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Esther Chilton

It’s five-word challenge time again! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Mirror in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Email. You sent in some creative stories. … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Esther Chilton

It’s five-word challenge time again! For this week’s challenge, can you tell a story in five words, using the word Sulk in it somewhere? Last week, your story needed to contain the word Jump. You sent in some interesting and … Continue reading →

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