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An Octopus and Even Stranger Things have been Sighted in Windsor Great Park

Where to get that nugget of inspiration from? That crumb of brilliance that prompts an outpouring of ideas, adventures, emotions and characters. If in doubt, go for a walk. It's an age old method that resulted in great success for Sue Blitz when she turned her walk into Battleground Great Park: a short story which… Continue reading An Octopus and Even Stranger Things have been Sighted in Windsor Great Park

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Having a Meal. What does it reveal?

Quite a lot it seems. With only sparce dialogue in places, these 200 word compositions give us beautiful little illustrations of hidden character traits that only come out at the table. What's on the menu? Sexual chemistry, tension, the outright disgusting... Pick up your knife and fork and get ready to tuck in. Fork and… Continue reading Having a Meal. What does it reveal?

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Our new book – a perfect Christmas gift

How exciting! Our members have been extremely busy writing, editing, briefing illustrators... and the end result is this wonderful book that really showcases what teamwork can achieve. Not only that, it will make anyone who reads it feel instantly festive. Do you have a special place in your heart for our royal town Windsor? Would… Continue reading Our new book – a perfect Christmas gift

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COVID-19 Stories

Pixelated Pilates ProfessionalsBy Vivien Eden Pixelated Pilates professionals,YouTube strangers teaching my household PE,Graduating from Couch to 5k.I will not become a lard-ass because of this. Hunting and gathering essentialsDespite clearly having the plague;Iโ€™m having an anthropological field day,Oi Hannibal Lecter, arenโ€™t you my window cleaner? Urgently required: flower seeds and tomato plantsA garden lounge set… Continue reading COVID-19 Stories

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Magazine Articles by Wendy Gregory

We welcome all kinds of writers. Among our group is magazine writer, Wendy Gregory. She has recently been published by Happiful Magazine. Wendy Gregory Wendy Gregory is a counselling psychologist and writer, as well as a regular guest psychologist on BBC Talk Radio. How to Overcome Your Fears and Phobias Whether itโ€™s spiders, heights, bees,… Continue reading Magazine Articles by Wendy Gregory

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October Showcase

A sample of writing by Amanda Buchan Strangers The dinner party had entered the last drinks and herbal tea stage โ€œWe must goโ€ she said, โ€œI need my bed, and my earplugs.โ€ She grinned round the table, โ€œI can even hear him snoring through the wall of my room!โ€ The casual information that they no… Continue reading October Showcase

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September Showcase

A selection of work by Kulwant Randhawa As, it is currently September I was reminded of this section in my first novel, which I am currently writing with the working title โ€œMy Own Ghost storyโ€ (I hope to change it, when a better title comes up.   I have enclosed the following extract for your interest: *********** You… Continue reading September Showcase

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August Showcase

By Philip Appleton http://www.blueskyredcarpet.com/ From Philip's memoir - completed, and under assessment for publication BLUE SKY, RED CARPET โ€œThe moving story of an airline pilot's remarkable journey - one that takes him from 30,000 feet to the depths of despair, before finding a new life as an actor - and ultimately ways to fly free again.โ€ Air Vice-Marshal… Continue reading August Showcase