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Out for a jolly!

These workers from a pottery and tile factory were no doubt very pleased that their boss paid for them to go on a day’s outing; I’ve no idea where they are, but no doubt they went their on a train or by a charabanc…The women are sitting together, with the men all around them, but […]

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What could I write about them?

I am fascinated by old photos of people and often think a picture of strangers would be a wonderful starting point for writing something. here is a picture of some men and boys who were something to do with a pottery and tile business… I can’t remember now exactly what. It doesn’t really matter; here […]

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You have an idea for your story…

The next thing to think about is…. Your readers! Think about your audience! For a start, who are your readers? Adults, children, teachers, friends…? Be aware of them and how they may read your story and what they may read into your story… or perhaps not understand! Your audience is not watching a play, film […]

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