It is difficult as a writer to take constructive criticism, but if we don’t how else are we going to improve. I am part of a writing group in my home town. I sent a couple of chapters to my fellow writers for a critique. I learnt that my manuscript needs work, and the plotContinue reading “Writing Advice”
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Saturday Start Again – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
She turned towards Thomas and could see that they finished their conversation. He motioned her to join him. Right on cue, she folded the cloth around the bottle and returned it to her bag. ‘I have to go, but I will see you both next Sunday.’ Martha wished she could spend some more time withContinue reading “Saturday Start Again – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
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What’s in a sign? Danger, deep water – someone must have planted it there in the first place. It can’t be that deep can it? I wade in towards the sign. My mates are whooping from the river bank. My legs treading water, I want to turn back, but I don’t want to look likeContinue reading “https://crispinakemp.com/2021/07/21/crimsons-creative-challenge-141/”
Friday word of the day Prompt
Looking at all the amazing word prompts I have been lucky enough to be part of, I’m going to do a weekly word prompt of my own. My word for this week is NOTION (A concept or belief about something) I look forward to seeing all your poems, prose, short stories or even your thoughtsContinue reading “Friday word of the day Prompt”
Fragile Friday – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘I’m fine.’ Martha edged closer to Thomas. ‘That’s good keep up the good work.’ ‘A great sermon as usual,’ Thomas said, and flourished his hands to the heavens. ‘I do try, yet so few attend these days.’ Without any movement she stared at the open plan churchyard. ‘Why don’t you visit your mum and dad’sContinue reading “Fragile Friday – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
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SKITTER My heart is a skitter, as I edge the door open. It isn’t every day you get to meet your birth mother for the first time. Will she look like me? Don’t get me wrong – I love my parents. They gave me a happy childhood, but I always thought there was something missing.Continue reading “https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/”
Thursday Trust – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘Let us pray.’ Martha hung her head, hoped this time her prayer was finally going to be answered. Was it foolish to comprehend a permanent change? She repeated the Lord’s Prayer, until he finished. Charles nodded at Thomas, as his gaze skimmed over Martha. She didn’t mind that she was overlooked, it just meant sheContinue reading “Thursday Trust – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Wednesday Wishes – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘This is the third band reading for Stephanie and Paul. Soon they will be a permanent part of our congregation.’ His back remained rigid in the pulpit. Thomas dipped his head in agreement. The young couple, sat at the front, seemed more interested in each other than anything he was saying. Martha knew from experienceContinue reading “Wednesday Wishes – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
#FOWC – Word Prompt – Colloquial
A language of colloquial proportions littered the desk. Stephanie picked up one of the crushed pieces of paper. She unfurled it in her hand, before looking at it once more. No – it still wasn’t good enough. None of them would be good enough. Self doubt twisted around her mind like vines around the stemContinue reading “#FOWC – Word Prompt – Colloquial”
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I had done nothing but walk back and forward to the fridge. I wasn’t even hungry, but cloy of all the food I was consuming. Lockdown had a strange effect on my eating habits. It was strange. I missed the train journey into work. The birdsong in the air was pure magic to my ears.Continue reading “https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/07/21/your-daily-word-prompt-Cloy-ydwordprompt-july-21-2021/”