Hello Dear Reader Flash Fiction 1 Over the few weeks, I have challenged myself to write something called flash fiction. This is sort of shorter version of a short story. Although, some would argue that many pieces are short stories. The current definition of flash fiction is from 50 words to 300 and possibly up to 1000 words. I took up the challenge and produced three pieces. It took me a time to sort them out and one may not be as…
Hello Dear Reader Photograph Prompt – Week 2 – Tension This week I am offering a picture which at first may not seem to have any tension at all. It is all in how you, the reader or writer may want to use it. The picture or scene, as one may think, is tranquil but what might it hide? Is it the view of murder, the place where someone is about to be killed? What else could it hold? Have…
Why do Writers … Present Hello Dear Reader I recently had the honour to give a presentation to the Keele Creative Writing society on magazines. In my many years, I have given numerous presentations to a variety of people on a range of subjects. There have only been a few times when I felt really connected with the audience. Presenting to the KCWS was certainly one of them and it gave me a positive feeling. To stand up in front…
