Flash Fiction – Finding The Rhythm

Have you heard? Our competitions are now open again! If you're thinking of entering our flash fiction competiton - the deadline for which is the end of this month - then this guest blog, which was written for us by Jo Gatford from Writers HQ and published on our website last year, may be just … Continue reading Flash Fiction – Finding The Rhythm

Writing Flash Fiction – Finding The Rhythm

Every word counts when it comes to flash fiction, and nailing the pace and rhythm of a piece can really transform your writing. But rhythm isn’t just about the way your sentences sound - it can also help shape your story’s structure, create urgency, build tension, and add extra dimension to your narrative voice. For … Continue reading Writing Flash Fiction – Finding The Rhythm

How To Write A Short Story – 6 things our judges look for

There are countless writing guides out there, in print and on the web. Many contradict each other. Many more cite the usual 'rules' ("show don't tell" for example). Since our writing competitions started nearly two years ago we've received many hundreds of stories, of differing lengths, styles, genres, and levels of drama or humour. We've … Continue reading How To Write A Short Story – 6 things our judges look for