| Poetry Development |
| Historical |
The battle of Llongborth
This is a test work to try out the new Poetry Development system.
Although serious poetry, it's 900-1500 years old.
Probably out of copyright. |
18 Jan 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Short fiction |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
The Old Man of Arran
Possible entry for the Waterstones illustrated postcard competition . Reworking of a previous idea. Too many words, perhaps (the boss hates it - so I must be on the right track). |
24 May 2008 |
6 reviews |
| Historical |
Arthur, Morgana and the Fortunate Isle: Letter to the Editor
An attempt to use creative writing to explore complex historical problems in an accessible way. This 1000 word letter to the weekly newspaper of the Isle of Wight about a local mystery has just been accepted for publication. The facts (or references to alleged facts) are true, but I've tried to present them in a way that hints at an underlying story readers have to work out for themselves. I've also attempted to involve readers by asking them to fit things they know into the skeleton tale. |
11 May 2008 |
7 reviews |
| Humour |
Backing Out
At the pearly gates (150 word wee story) |
24 Oct 2007 |
10 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
Stirred not shaken
Wee Story (100 word limit) |
10 Oct 2007 |
5 reviews |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
Reflection
A child is sent on a quest to the Otherworld.
150 word short story for the Wee stories group. |
19 Apr 2007 |
9 reviews |
| War |
Scream
Story limited to 60 words |
26 Mar 2007 |
11 reviews |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
The Curse (a modern loathsome lady)
Draft entry for 300 word Guardian competition on the theme of 'Late Nights'
(Version 3) |
14 Feb 2007 |
11 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
The Crossing
Short story with 175 fixed word limit (Wee Story entry).
Hope you enjoy it. |
01 Feb 2007 |
6 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
Steps
100 word story - didn't quite make it into a wee story competition, so giving it an airing. |
15 Dec 2006 |
6 reviews |
| Horror |
Stepping Stone
Entry for Wee Stories (150 words) |
15 Nov 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Metaphysical |
The Light
An old woman hissed this under her breath then vanished.
[Wouldn’t it be great if God turned up and explained everything? Just think how the world would change.]
(draft entry for the regular 150 word 'wee story' competition) |
09 Nov 2006 |
9 reviews |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
The Pool
A poacher is not afraid of the danger said to lurk in the dark wood. A Celtic story you will recognise, but have never read - odd that don't you think?
(150 word 'wee stories' entry) |
19 Sep 2006 |
7 reviews |
| Metaphysical |
How my mind wanders
Simply a doodle |
01 Sep 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
Hand Picked Fruit
Entry for Dreaming Paintbrush 1000 word short story competition.
Story inspired by painting - well you know me...
(too, too rushed - but that's life) |
01 Jul 2006 |
8 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
Druid
60 word story |
18 Apr 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
The Ferryman
Entry for the 60 word competition |
18 Feb 2006 |
6 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
Space Cadets - The Real Mission! (Part 1)
A new Channel 4 reality Programme Called 'Space Cadets' starts this week. British astronauts are to be selected from 100 candidates. The winners will be conned into thinking they travel into space. But the idea came from a real and far more dangerous experiment (Got this under fiction because some of the story has had to be recreated from remaining evidence). |
04 Dec 2005 |
6 reviews |
| Family Sagas |
Baby Jesus (100 words)
A cheeky tale for the MW Advent Calendar.
PLEASE SEND YOUR 100 WORD SEASONAL POEMS OR STORIES TO MONEYPENNY BY MON 28th Nov. |
23 Nov 2005 |
13 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
Rendezvous – The Terrorist and the Princess
In the dying moments of the Western Roman Empire, a young noble woman foolishly writes to Attila the Hun hoping for rescue from an arranged marriage |
30 Aug 2005 |
7 reviews |
| Religious & Inspirational |
The Lonely Immortal
Today, we investigate the works of God and the meaning of life. All comments welcome, particularly, if you have inside knowledge. |
13 Aug 2005 |
5 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
The Witch of Wensleydale
The bard encounters a witch - All new work and a tester for a historical novel. I am looking for ways to improve it for a general audience. |
26 Apr 2005 |
5 reviews |
| Other |
The Priest in the Bog (original)
A Celtic Story |
20 Mar 2005 |
2 reviews |
| Other |
Driftwood 
About Boats |
19 Mar 2005 |
21 reviews |
| Extended Fiction |
| Historical |
Victricius - Our man in Londinium
Section from my historical novel introducing the character Victricius |
25 Apr 2007 |
4 reviews |
| Non-Fiction |
| Adventure Stories |
Performing an Operation
I told an old story the other day and thought I'd write it down. |
28 Jun 2008 |
1 review |
| Historical |
Arthur, Morgana, Avalon and oral history
This is a study of the power of the written word. Much of what is known/ believed about the Dark Ages is drawn from the elements of oral histories victors, politicians and priests decided should be written down for posterity (nothing changed there then). Can we ever get at the truth? Local folk stories passed by word of mouth for over a thousand years might yet contain new clues. |
11 Jun 2008 |
4 reviews |
| Historical |
References for: Arthur, Morgana, Avalon and Oral History
These are numbered notes and references for an investigative work Arthur, Morgana, Avalon and Oral History
This is not for review (wouldn't fit on page) |
20 May 2008 |
0 review |
| War |
The Secret Ship and The Yellow Brick Road
A first telling of a young officer's experiences of war.
This contains extracts from letters written during the Falklands conflict. |
30 May 2007 |
16 reviews |
| Adventure Stories |
Strangers of Fiction
By our roving reporter... |
02 Jun 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Historical |
The True Story of Saint Patrick and the Round Table
Here is the true story of St Patrick - the Briton, set in the context of the extraordinary events of the time. |
17 Mar 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Religious & Inspirational |
The God Interview
Our reporter set out to discover the core facts our spiritual leaders know about God and GodÆs intentions and instructions for mankind. |
30 Jul 2005 |
9 reviews |
| War |
Human Flotsam
The Truth About the Cruel Sea - A revised GW short |
22 Apr 2005 |
6 reviews |
| Thrillers |
Drop Zone
Shaken and Stirred - Dear diary, off on holiday again with the special forces, swimsuit and towel packed. |
06 Apr 2005 |
10 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
So This is Camelot?
A first attempt at making detailed research on a mystery interesting |
03 Apr 2005 |
1 review |
| Other |
Me Old Bike
Just like it was Officer, Honest |
20 Mar 2005 |
4 reviews |
| Other |
Thou Shalt Create
A Eulogy to Get Writing |
19 Mar 2005 |
2 reviews |
| Comedy Scripts |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
Robin Hood - The Truth! (oh yeah?)
Robin hood confronts two men driving a cart through Sherwood Forest.
(Possible submission to BBC7 Sketch show. Has to be cartoon like and jokey - on any subject. Two male and two female performers are available.) |
08 Jul 2007 |
8 reviews |
| Family Sagas |
Santa International
An attempt at a cheery Christmas situation. |
22 Dec 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Medical |
Digital-Doctor
Contact the new NHS Digital-Doctor Service |
01 Nov 2006 |
4 reviews |
| Spy Stories |
Bond's Blast from the Past
Another secret dossier has been leaked to the press.
Cast: Bond, M, Bond Girl, the PM, Phone, Music, a zipper. |
18 Jun 2006 |
5 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
Return from Avalon - A TV Sitcom (scenes 1-3)
Merlin gets a bit bored with life in the Dark Ages, where his magic isn’t really appreciated, so he brings his charges, the Knights of the Round Table, with him into modern times. The only problem is that his boss, Arthur, sees it as his duty to save the world.
This is my stab (ouch) at a new sitcom involving legend; fantasy; odd characters; the struggle of good against evil; special effects; politics; visual comedy; reality; and hopefully laughter for a prime time TV audience |
06 Feb 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Historical Adventure Stories |
Return from Avalon - A TV Sitcom (scenes 4-5)
Merlin gets a bit bored with life in the Dark Ages, where his magic isn’t really appreciated, so he brings his charges, the Knights of the Round Table, with him into modern times. The only problem is that his boss, Arthur, sees it as his duty to save the world.
This is my stab (ouch) at a new sitcom involving legend; fantasy; odd characters; the struggle of good against evil; special effects; politics; visual comedy; reality; and hopefully laughter for a prime time TV audience |
06 Feb 2006 |
2 reviews |
| Religious & Inspirational |
The 10 or so Commandments
Forget Brian - This is the truth about the encounter on the mountain, honest. |
22 Jan 2006 |
1 review |
| Historical |
Father, Son and the other one
In 536 AD, just after lunch, we find Justinian, Emperor of the known world, having a business meeting with key Bishops to sort out the Christian Message once and for all.
(Suggestion for a radio script) |
07 Dec 2005 |
5 reviews |
| Historical |
What the Romans did for us - at Christmas
The lady of the house suggests changing to an Ethical Christmas.
(Quick, short and dark) |
20 Nov 2005 |
4 reviews |
| Historical |
Emperor of the Known World (well almost)
The true story of Emperor Justinian, King Arthur and the Holy Grail recently discovered scribbled on the back of an ancient commode.
THIS IS AN ENTIRELY NEW WORK - MOST GRATEFUL FOR ANY ASSISTANCE |
14 Oct 2005 |
4 reviews |
| Medical |
Severe Health Risk
The UK government is spending billions of NHS pounds on installing a massive computing system to keep all our health records centrally. Yes, they will be able to check up on whether you have any bad habits, dear reader. Mind you, tax breaks for high achievers, so it’s not all bad. What do you mean, no one told you? |
12 Oct 2005 |
8 reviews |
| Spy Stories |
Goodbye, Mr Bond!
Bond is dragged screaming from the archives for one last mission. |
12 Oct 2005 |
10 reviews |
| Educational Health Stories |
| Family Sagas |
A Job for Life
A 150 word short. I was writing a longer piece on problem drinking when this character popped up. |
13 Nov 2007 |
8 reviews |
| Family Sagas |
Brought to a Head
To defeat the bottle, you have to want to change. |
29 Oct 2007 |
8 reviews |
| Family Sagas |
Got to Dash
A story about panic attacks - revised taking in comments |
01 Aug 2007 |
11 reviews |
| Medical |
**Medical Authors Test Page**
This article contains details for a writing task to be carried out by EMIS Medical Authors. Anyone can join in if they really want to. |
16 Mar 2006 |
12 reviews |
| Myths & Fairy Tales |
The Monster Detectors
This is a (sample) piece of creative writing containing advice about the use of inhalers. The story is designed to help a child sufferer remember to take preventitive medication every day. This is posted purely as a demonstration of idea. This particular story wouldn't work as is because it also conveys erroneous information about the cause of asthma (in the real world). |
15 Feb 2006 |
3 reviews |
| Medical |
A Broken Heart – top tips from an expert
This is just a doodle. |
11 Feb 2006 |
5 reviews |
