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...

Pity the poor director who raises his head above the parapet and publicly proclaims ‘Is there anyone interested in playing Nora?’ If...

The Writers' Block #19 - Theme: a story conscious of the use of 'it' (or not?) The man opposite was pulling monkey faces, all grotesque...