Category Archives: random word competition

Sunburn/Carrot Random Word Competition – Shortlist

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Sue Johnson kindly agreed to act as ‘Head Judge’ and choose a shortlist of 5 stories from the longlist of 10 and then, a winner and runner-up. Sue’s a short story writer and novelist, poet and tutor and she’s a … Continue reading →

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‘Carrot/Sunburn’ Random Word Competition – Longlist

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Hello and I hope you’ve had a good Bank Holiday. We didn’t have much sunshine, did we (not much chance of sunburn) BUT we did have a Royal baby and that’s exciting. Remember I told you that I usually get … Continue reading →

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Getting Inspired & Motivated

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Greetings. It’s May! I can’t quite believe it, can you? (*panics quietly*) Random Word Competition Don’t forget, if you’re intent on entering my little ‘random word’ competition, it closes at midnight this Sunday, 5th May. Don’t leave it to the … Continue reading →

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100 Word Flash Fiction/Poetry Competition (free to enter)

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

I have reached 900 followers – hurrah – so, if you’re interested in taking part in the competition, it’s the usual formula: The trusty random word generator came up with SUNBURN, CARROT, MUSTARD, SIGH and I’m adding NINE for good … Continue reading →

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‘Exuberant’ Random Word Competition: Result & Judge’s Report

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

It’s time to reveal the winner and runner-up of my latest ‘random word’ competition, which was kindly judged by Sally Zigmond. These were the 5 shortlisted stories (if you want to read them in full, they’re on the previous post), … Continue reading →

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‘Order’ Random Word Competition – Shortlist

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Here’s the shortlist of 5 stories (listed in alphabetical order by title) for the latest Random Word competition (and chosen anonymously by our judge Sally Zigmond): • Indulgence • The Apprentice Dwarf • The Caretaker • The Exuberant Miss Kettle … Continue reading →

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‘Naughty’ Random Word Competition: Longlist

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

Thanks to everyone who took the time and trouble to enter my ‘naughty kettle’ (!) flash fiction competition! There were 42 entries in total and my helper and I have drawn up a longlist of 10 entries, based on: a) … Continue reading →

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