by Teesdale Writers | Apr 8, 2026 | shared written work
Jeremy is feeling cramped. So, when his small world is turned upside down he gets curious, prepares for adventure and discovers where bravery can lead him… Flash fiction inspired by a felted egg and chick that my best friend and I made – she named him Jeremy and...
by Teesdale Writers | Mar 16, 2026 | shared written work
For all who need to say goodbye to those they loved… Looking for Solace She said to write it down now, whilst emotions were raw with pain, Numbness, Dull numb pain, Switch into zombie mode, Is it too difficult to do? Work on through pain, Slice it down...
by Teesdale Writers | Mar 4, 2026 | shared written work
Back in the 1950s I was a weedy child, confused about most things. I had to accept others’ judgements about what I should play with, how I should spend my time, what I should be interested in, and what sort of life I should be prepared for. This is a widespread...
by Teesdale Writers | Oct 16, 2025 | shared written work
Ghosting someone. To many that means cutting communication cold. Cutting someone off. It could be, in that word, there is a hint too of a second image on a digital display – a disembodied phantom not truly representative of – and distracting from –...
by Teesdale Writers | Aug 31, 2025 | shared written work
In my head, there is bread with pink and purple spots. In my head, there is dread of crust and polka dots. The loaf has legs with knobbly knees. His hat and shoes are made from cheese. Does it smell? Yes quite well – of popcorn and red mustard. Does it speak?...
by Teesdale Writers | Jul 8, 2025 | shared written work, thoughts on writing
My brain both runs away with the slightest prompt and strongly resists being told what to do. But here I was, uncomfortably sitting at a table, listening to instructions. I was at a workshop on writing fiction. We were given different exercises to help think of a...