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Melissa Barker-Simpson

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Challenge 2.6 Update: 30/4/2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by mbarkersimpson

I’ve had a few rough days where the words trickled instead of flowed and my characters were decidedly taciturn! It’s… Read more Challenge 2.6 Update: 30/4/2020

Day 1 – A Novel Idea (Sort of!)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by mbarkersimpson

Day one of seventy-nine went as well as it could. There was a little family drama but other than that,… Read more Day 1 – A Novel Idea (Sort of!)

To title or not to title!

Posted on April 24, 2020 by mbarkersimpson

There are just two days to go until I begin my challenge. I’ve taken part in NaNoWriMo, so writing a novel… Read more To title or not to title!

2.6 Challenge

Posted on April 22, 2020 by mbarkersimpson

I can’t believe how long it’s been since I wrote a blog post. It’s like I blinked and a year… Read more 2.6 Challenge

Reflections

Posted on December 21, 2018December 20, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

At the end of October I went to Paris, and though I took hundreds of photographs, the following is one… Read more Reflections

The Right Path – A short story

Posted on October 1, 2018September 30, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

I’ve talked about writing tools before, and the fun I have with prompts. When I’m struggling to focus on a… Read more The Right Path – A short story

Reality Check – A short story

Posted on September 2, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

I ignored the persistent sound of my doorbell and buried further into my pit of despair, complete with a dozen… Read more Reality Check – A short story

Raising the Stakes – A short story

Posted on August 15, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

As I perused the fresh meat section of my local supermarket, my phone trilled in my pocket, dragging my attention… Read more Raising the Stakes – A short story

Alphabet Spaghetti – A Word Game

Posted on June 8, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

The exercise is based on a version of the 7x7x7 writing game. This time, I tried to incorporate seven words… Read more Alphabet Spaghetti – A Word Game

Alphabet Spaghetti – A Word Game

Posted on June 1, 2018 by mbarkersimpson

The exercise is based on a version of the 7x7x7 writing game. This time, I’ve incorporated seven words beginning with… Read more Alphabet Spaghetti – A Word Game

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