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My working career spans the Royal Navy, a spell as a dairyman in the Highlands of Scotland, many years in military survey in the British Army, and a fourth career in Information Technology. I have recently become a budding author. See more...-
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. Although well on the road to recovery from her surgery earlier this year, Esther is feeling a bit rough today. So, this week, our single word prompt … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. Today is national poetry day in the UK. To celebrate, a national poll was conducted and William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, Shall I compare thee to a summer’s … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is LAUGH. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word LAUGH in it somewhere? Here are your starters: Laughter is … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Laugh-along-a-Limerick
Happy Monday to you all and welcome, once again, to Esther Chilton’s regular kick-off-the-week challenge. Today, Esther’s one-word prompt is GAME. So can you write a limerick using the word GAME in it somewhere? We are very excited as we await your submissions. GAME … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is SIZZLE. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word SIZZLE in it somewhere? Here are your starters: Meaty … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is ORDER. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word ORDER in it somewhere? Here’s your starter: Write something! … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is MIRROR. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word MIRROR in it somewhere? Here’s your starter: Reflections are sometimes … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is WARM. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word WARM in it somewhere? Please post your submissions in the Comments on … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
It is Thursday and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. This week, her single word prompt is SCREAM. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word SCREAM in it somewhere? Please post your submissions in the Comments on … Continue reading →
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Esther’s Challenge – Can You Tell A Story In . . .
Here we are on Day 6 of the splendiferous Swanwick Writers’ Summer School (Thursday) and time for your latest five-word story challenge from Esther Chilton. Esther presented an excellent one hour workshop at the school yesterday, entitled ‘Location! Location! Location!’ At … Continue reading →
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