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...

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...

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

The Writers' Block #18 - Theme: Lovely mushroom soup I spend some time on my hands and knees. At my age, I haven’t got long before my...

The Writers' Block #17 - Theme: A & E - a maximum of two characters The booth used to look inviting, in a corporate kind of way. An...

The Writers' Block #15 - Theme: voyage and the return Unaware of my watching them, Aphrodite and Poseidon seemed unsure what to do. They...

Task: Write a story to enter the Words For The Wounded Literary Competition Hello, mate. Don’t be shy. I won’t bite. What’s your name?...