Category Archives: Creative Writing Tasks

The Life of Simon William Smith

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jb2005

This is based on (but is a reimagining of) the original tale of Simon William Smith! Simon William Smith lived a life that was predictably ordinary. He was the Junior Under-Secretary at the Department of the Environment, a job which he … Continue reading →

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A challenge from the creative writing tutor: “Waking up like a Frenchman”

Posted on February 9, 2013 by sinfulcola

Anthony woke up. His eyes seemed to take a while longer to do the same. As the world phased into view, an unimaginable headache took over all his sensations and faculties. At this point, Anthony regretted those last few glasses … Continue reading →

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My Tank Park Salute

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jb2005

This was written at Creative Writing Society – the task was to write a poem using 100 words of 1 syllable based on a memory. The title is taken from a Billy Bragg song. Where did you go? Why did … Continue reading →

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The Lost Tale of Ronald Reagan

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jb2005

Written as part of a ‘dialogue’ exercise at Creative Writing Society! The parts in brackets were removed as part of the exercise, but I’ve put them back in for the purposes of the story here! They don’t really change anything! … Continue reading →

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