Tag Archives: Glasgow

Museums – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 2, 2020 by

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo. The idea, as always, is to write a story of around … Continue reading →

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Hey Pal – Weekend Writing Prompt

Posted on July 25, 2020 by

A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend.  How you use the prompt is up to you.  Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like.  Or take the challenge below – … Continue reading →

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The Genie – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. This week’s photo is by Nick Allen, and I’m not sure I saw what is … Continue reading →

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Taxidermy – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge now presented by Susan Spaulding, who has just taken over from my old friend Al Forbes. Welcome aboard, Susan, and thank you for continuing this great weekly prompt. The idea is to write … Continue reading →

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The Bridge – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on September 17, 2017 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below). This week’s excellent photo by John … Continue reading →

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The Last Goodbye – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below). This week Al has selected one … Continue reading →

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Umbrella – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. Dale Rogerson’s superb photo takes me home a week before my flight does. The idea, … Continue reading →

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Childhood – Haibun Thinking

Posted on October 14, 2014 by

AnElephantCant hide a dark secret He feels that at this point it must be revealed Michael’s photo is super But AnElephant makes a blooper He just cannot find a good rhyme for field AnElephant makes another illiterate assault on this … Continue reading →

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Barber Shop Quartet – Haibun Thinking

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

AnElephantCant deny that he is ancient He is around since time immemorial But this week he feels hip His haibun is a snip He discusses all matters tonsorial  Yep, he is still doing it. The motivation provided by the temporarily … Continue reading →

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19th September 2014 – Friday Fictioneer

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

AnElephantCant always write fiction About a candlestickmaker a baker or a butcher But there is no looking back Today he writes fact Although his tale is set a few months in the future Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. … Continue reading →

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