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How To Get An Original Idea

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Della Galton

One of the things short story competition judges bemoan the most is that they hardly ever see an original story, or a really original idea.   Yet being original is one of the fastest ways to get into the shortlist.  Providing … Continue reading →

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Writing New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Della Galton

Here are some New Year resolutions you might like to try – in case you didn’t make any of your own! Writing ones, that is… January Write the first page of a feature or short story, or perhaps even the … Continue reading →

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