Category Archives: 500-word challenge

Winner, ‘Intrigue’ Challenge

Congratulations to Gwen Angstrom, winner of the 500-word challenge with Through the Glass Darkly, an intriguing glimpse into the life of a shut-in. Gwen wins a copy of The Writing Life by Annie Dillard. “What’s this?” I hear you say. “Didn’t … Continue reading

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Festival Feast And 500 Words

And we’re back. After an extended break over the festive season – slave to the demands of “the world of real things” as author John Birmingham describes it – Waxings is back in business. This weekend, yours truly and Tamara … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Hunger’ Challenge

Congratulations to Greg Doolan, winner of the ‘hunger’ challenge with Gone in a Flash, a thought-provoking reflection on what makes life worth living – for one man at least. Greg wins a copy of Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Breath’ Challenge

Congratulations to Kimberlee Akimoto, winner of the ‘breath’ challenge with Bated Breath. It certainly made me think about my life choices. Kim wins a copy of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler. Thanks to all who … Continue reading

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New ‘Hunger’ Challenge and More…

The ‘breath’ challenge has now closed and our guest judge, Ara Jansen, is hard at work reading the submissions. Good luck to all who entered – picking the winner will be tough. *evil laugh of someone with no judging responsibility* … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Earth’ Challenge, and More..

Congratulations to Robin Rhyner, winner of the ‘earth’ challenge with the reflective mystery of Tracery. Robin wins a copy of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers : How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King. Many thanks to all … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Water’ Challenge, and more…

Congratulations to J Gavin Allan, winner of the ‘water’ challenge with her delicate reflection on lost innocence, Observations of Nước Hoa. Jaye wins a copy of Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. Thanks to all who took … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Hero’ challenge, and more..

Congratulations to Greg Doolan, winner of the 500-word ‘hero’ challenge with the poignant innocence of Mother’s Little Superhero. Greg wins a copy of Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Thank you to all who entered this round. Many … Continue reading

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New 500-Word Challenge, Best Word Blog and more…

The ‘hero’ challenge has now closed and our guest judge is hard at work reading the entries. Good luck and gushy thanks to all who entered – we really appreciate your support in this establishment stage of the competition. Didn’t … Continue reading

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Winner, ‘Woman’ Challenge, and more..

Congratulations to Adina Pelle, winner of the 500-word ‘woman’ challenge with her modern take on a classic tale, Romeo No Longer Loves Juliet. Adina wins a copy of Write Great Fiction – Dialogue by Gloria Kempton. Thank you to all … Continue reading

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