Monthly Archives: October 2016

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
Thank you to all those of you who have already entered my flash fiction competition. I’ve received lots of e-mail entries and the standard is high. Here is a reminder of the details for you,…

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
For those of you looking for an opportunity to have an unpublished novel professionally looked at, the Caledonia Novel Award may be just the opportunity you’re looking for. You need to send the first 20…

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
A lot of you said last week’s challenge had you stumped, so here’s an easier one to gently guide you into the week: Write a poem or story on the following prompt: Revenge Here is…

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
I am sitting in a café across the road from the beach in Bronte, Sydney.  This stretch of road has a whole row of cafes side by side facing the sea.  This is my…

Originally posted on the poet's billow:
The Atlantis Award is given to a single best poem. The winning poet receives $200 and will be featured in an interview on The Poet’s Billow web site. The winning poem will be published…

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
For those of you who missed last week’s Friday blog, here’s news of the first in a series of mini competitions I’m holding: Prizes: 1st: £20 plus a copy of my book of short stories,…

Do you have a day job that makes it hard to find writing time? Here is Ihat Lindsey Richardson suggests. Thank you, Lindsey!

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market is the fantastic Writers Bureau Flash Fiction Competition. They’re currently accepting entries of up to 500 words for their competition. Prizes: 1st: £300 2nd: £200 3rd: £100 All three winners will also…

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
This short story is the first chapter of my debut novel, My Year With Sammy published in December, 2015 by Ginninderra Press : Sammy said she doesn’t like kisses.  No kisses and no hugs. …