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There was nothing left …

March 10, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day five of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. There was nothing left…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, writing

Three ways to differentiate your characters

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A couple of months ago I wrote about multiple POVs, were they a good idea or not. At the time…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: character emotions, character voice, characters, writing characters

The 41st Disaster R.S. Jonesee

March 9, 2023 cheryl

I’ve much enjoyed R S Jonesee’s Postscript Island books, so this was a natural for me to read. A standalone…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, romance, women's fiction

He was terrified of …

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Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day four of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. He was terrified of…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Picture prompt

March 8, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day three of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. A picture prompt today…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Quirky Bridge Low: use these 3 words

March 7, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day two of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. Quirky Bridge Low: use…

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She had missed the last train …

March 6, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day one of this week’s challenge. Or you can simply write to each day’s…

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Why had no-one ever …

March 4, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day six and the last of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. Why…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, Fantasy, flash fiction, short stories

Challenge Flat Glistening

March 3, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day five of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. Challenge Flat Glistening: use…

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‘How dare you …’

March 2, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day four of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. ‘How dare you look…

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