The Writers' Block #24 - Theme: First It all started with a fuzzy phone conversation that, in typical fashion, ended up with me saying...

The Writers' Block #23 - Theme Maundy Thursday (or similar religious festival) ‘... He laughed and said: “You should have seen what...

Task: A specific and unusual object Mother told me to go and empty his room. I’m not sure whether it was something she really wanted me...

Task: A Radio play [SFX: Thick heavy rope, swinging - then footsteps tentatively approaching.] COLIN (CHOKING) Excuse me… Yes, you… Don’t...

The Writers' Block #21 - Theme: Write in the manner of an author whose style is different from yours In a shabby street of this town -...

Task: An inner monologue Something just ran down my leg. I hope it’s sweat. Thank God that song’s finished. Although I’ll probably keep...

So, the saga continues. Trying to show how one ‘puts on a play’ creaks ever onwards. At a secret venue, which for the purposes of...

Task: A secret It is one of those universal truths about people. When you’re in mourning and tidying up the belongings of the deceased,...

The Writers' Block #20 - Theme: Write, in the first person, a character different from you - mention 'green' I stare at her badge. It...

As he journeyed north, he saw signs of The Old Hag. She had seemingly left in a hurry but he was careful not to catch up with her. They...