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The Strange Workings Of The English Language Part Six

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: The Pub Last week’s theme was Diets. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always sends a clever limerick: “You … Continue reading →

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The Strange Workings Of The English Language Part Five

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part … Continue reading →

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Guest Writer Spot

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

This week’s Guest Writer will be a familiar name. Talented Alyson Faye has featured as a Guest Writer a number of times. It’s a pleasure to wecome her back with a super poem, which brings back many a memory: ‘70’s … Continue reading →

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The Strange Workings Of The English Language Part Four

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. Q. When … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Shopping Last week’s challenge was to write about School. Here are a couple of the pieces you sent in: Keith Channing sent this limerick in … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Writing Magazine are holding a Creative Non-Fiction Competition. Here’s what they’re looking for: ‘A burgeoning genre, creative non-fiction uses all the storyteller’s tools to paint a picture of reality. Whether you choose to write an evocative article, a piece of … Continue reading →

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