Monthly Archives: July 2017

Saturday’s Mix–22 July 2017 – Mabel

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad The challenge today is to write a story or poem using the point of view of an animal.  My name is Mabel and I’m a black Angus grazing in the back paddock for Farmer Mudd. It’s a … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -July 21st 2017 – The Hunger

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Below the city’s cobblestones, it shifted, restless and hungry. It had been a while, and it hated having to hide away from the public glare. The last time it had not ended well. There was little … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Mask #writephoto – The BBQ

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

Cyril Rum was different to all of the people on Bush Street. Cyril was an angel. An angel on sabbatical as fate would have it who wore his human mask so well no one knew his true identity. That was … Continue reading →

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July 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Herb’s Pie.

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

July 20, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that features a pie. You can make it any kind of pie, focus on filling or crust, or tell us about the pie-maker. How does pie … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #129: Around The House 20.07.17 – Woody’s Story

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: © morpethroad This week’s task: Weave a tale from the perspective of an object, say something around your house, or within the broader world. The name’s Woody. I’m a wooden spoon in Lucky’s utensil drawer. You know the one … Continue reading →

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Love Your Writing

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Michael

Well worth reading as it says so much about what our attitude to writing should be.

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Writespiration #124 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 29 – Bull in a China Shop

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Michael

This week tell your story using dialogue only.   “It’s a mess isn’t it.” “Unbelievable.” “How did he get in here?” “Someone left the door open.” “Well he made a fine job, every piece smashed.” “Even the Ming, the Ming, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 28 – Leo

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Michael

Image by Bikurgurl Leo looked through the window and gazed greedily at the array before him. A china shop. He’d heard all the stories. Read all the books. Myth and legend, he thought to himself as he let himself through … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #41 – 18 July 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Michael

Hate driving in rain. Trucks, cars, spray, visibility limited. Keep left, don’t stray, puddles I might drown in if not careful. Barriers? Help! Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/07/18/twittering-tale-41-18-july-2017/

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of July 18, 2017 – Brand’s Steps

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Michael

Image: JS Brand Part of my exercise routine each day was to run up Brand’s Steps on the far edge of the park. They were sandstone blocks laid by convicts over a hundred years ago and back then the top … Continue reading →

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