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Tag: short story

By sarah tinsley Posted on May 27, 2020September 3, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #4

This post is inspired by the German astronomer Caroline Herschel. A breathing gap in half term so this one is a little more timely than the others! Something about her … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #4

Categories: BlogTags: feminism, literature, people, prose, short story, women, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on April 5, 2020June 21, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #2

Much more lighthearted and unusual this week. I was reading the introduction to Cathy Newman’s book Bloody Brilliant Women and I came across an nun from the 10th century who wore … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #2

Categories: WritingTags: creativity, feminism, flash fiction, humour, inspiration, short story, women, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on March 27, 2020June 21, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #1

Like most people at the moment, I don’t know what to do. Scrolling through endless feeds and WhatsApp messages bring a strange feeling into my gut – helplessness. So many … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #1

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: creativity, description, equality, feminism, flash fiction, gender, inspiration, people, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017

100 Voices Vol. 2

You can read my short story ‘Shout Out Loud’ in this anthology published by Centum: http://bit.ly/100VoicesV2  Exclusive discount code for blog readers: 100V2V84

Categories: Publications, WritingTags: description, literature, prose, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on May 15, 2017May 17, 2020

Short Story – Chrysalis

You can see my latest short story in Pennyzine magazine here. Beautiful illustration by Sophie Page.

Categories: Blog, Publications, WritingTags: creativity, description, literature, prose, short story, women, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 19, 2016May 26, 2017

Fragment #1 The Jacket

It was bought for Harry’s christening. Sharp darts in the waist and a slippery blue lining. Mum kept it at the back of the wardrobe, shielded in a cover. Black … Continue reading Fragment #1 The Jacket

Categories: Blog, Fragments, WritingTags: description, flash fiction, fragment, people, prose, representation, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on October 14, 2016July 1, 2017

Short Story – The Fragrance of Blood

She lets the sun touch her through the window. Dips her head, past the dark line drawn on the table, sits her face into the sharp heat. Magnified warmth. It … Continue reading Short Story – The Fragrance of Blood

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: creativity, description, literature, people, prose, short story, women, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on October 16, 2015May 26, 2017

Foraging for Ideas

In the last few months, I’ve found myself running around Hampstead Heath thinking ‘I need to find an idea for a short story.’ Thanks to sites like Creative Writing Ink, … Continue reading Foraging for Ideas

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: article, comment, creativity, description, inspiration, literature, people, productivity, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on September 20, 2015May 26, 2017

Verdigris

Thought I’d try out Scriggler. One short story posted and over a hundred views. Not bad! Check it out here.

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: creativity, literature, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on May 18, 2013June 2, 2017

Short Story – Windy Day

In part inspired by the blustery horrible weather we’ve been having! Clouds hang in the murky air like soiled sheets on a line. The slow thrum of traffic reverberates around … Continue reading Short Story – Windy Day

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: prose, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on February 28, 2012June 2, 2017

Spanish Adventures Part II

Relenting to her urges, influenced by the first sisterly visit in two years, she returned to the fridge. Ice cracked into the bottom of the glass, followed by a slice … Continue reading Spanish Adventures Part II

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: prose, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 27, 2011June 2, 2017

Spanish Adventures

This is the start of a story I wrote while in Spain in the summer. Please enjoy, comments and feedback most welcome! The hot blustery air held a hint of … Continue reading Spanish Adventures

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: prose, short story, writing

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