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Writer's Block      
Writer's Block 
 Helping you to get started... 
 
 
If you have creative passion stored up and ready to burst but don't have a subject to write about...
 
Use the pictures/ideas below to give you a start. If you are particularly proud of a piece - send it in and we'll see about publishing it. Unfortunately, as this is not a bona fide competition, we cannot offer you any remuneration for this - only online fame!  However, we will be starting to run competitions very shortly.
 
(*See bottom of page for instructions on how to submit)
 
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Ivy League
In 250 words, describe the family who live in this castle and what the parents do for a job in order to maintain it.
 
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Mother & Daughter
Write a conversation between a mother and daughter. Try to make it feel real, mundane even. See if you can relay an episode in under 300 words.
 
 

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Fish for dinner again Mum?
It's a balmy summer evening in this little Greek fishing village. In 250 words, detail the preparations this lady is making for a family supper.
 
Or:
 
Describe the scene, the sights, sounds and smells in 200 words.
 
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Blue Christmas
In a 500 words or less, say why this Christmas is not one to celebrate. Use 'time-shift' to revisit a past event.
 
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Scraping the barrel
A bit of fun now. In 60 words, try to describe who on earth would take a picture of a barrel - and why?
 
 
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* To submit a piece, simply go to the contact form, enter your details and then paste your story into the large Message box.
** Please put the Title of the piece and the name you would like it publishing under as the first line.
 
Good luck.
 
 
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