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Falkirk, Scotland – learning about its history and culture through stories
The commended pieces for the Great Place Falkirk short story competition are here! They give a great flavour of the people and culture that make Falkirk, Scotland, so special. The winner of the competition will be published in Issue 14.
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Battle of Falkirk, 1298
Read the winner of the Great Place Falkirk short story competition ‘teen category’ here, diving into 13th century Scottish history. Well done, Marie Hefele!
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Battle of Falkirk, 1298
Read the winner of the Great Place Falkirk short story competition ‘teen category’ here, diving into 13th century Scottish history. Well done, Marie Hefele!
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S02E06: Creepy & Unnerving – Dan’s Pick
Sleep Warbler, by Simon Lowe, is Dan’s Issue 11 pick. Here, he explains how it explores the theme of Power in a disturbing, yet entertaining, way.
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S02E05: Heartwarming & Poignant – Jen’s Pick
Jen picks a memorable piece from Issue 11. Little Jacques and the Bad Man, by Audrey Kalman, has stayed with her since she first read it during the submission round. Here, she discusses why.
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S02E04: Great Writing That Doesn’t Get Published
We take a look at writing that could easily have been included in Firewords but which, for many reasons outwith the writer’s control, we have had to reject.
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S02E03: Know Where To Send Your Work
Linked to our previous article, Know What An Editor Wants Without Stalking Them, this episode will help you to target your work most effectively – and save you time in the process.
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S02E02: Fragments Revisited
Here, we take a look at continuing problems with the misuse of fragments. Check out the accompanying article at firewords.co.uk/fragments
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S02E02: Fragments Revisited
Here, we take a look at continuing problems with the misuse of fragments. Check out the accompanying article at firewords.co.uk/fragments