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    • Blogging Out Loud
    • My Travels and Adventures
  • Writing Guides
    • Monthly Writing Prompts
    • Worldbuilding
  • Home
  • About me
  • Short Stories
  • Blog
    • Blogging Out Loud
    • My Travels and Adventures
  • Writing Guides
    • Monthly Writing Prompts
    • Worldbuilding
Short Stories

Lavender Bags

What would you do if you saw a tiny girl walking through town by herself? Leave her alone? Or ask where she's going, with her little bag of lavender?

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January 4, 2020
Short Stories

The Whispering Tree

In a cold, empty field stands a lonely tree, a tree with ancient secrets. If ten-year-old Maisie gets close enough, it might whisper its secrets to her. Or it might…

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August 7, 2020
Short Stories

February: The Snow Moon

A young man is travelling home in a blizzard, when he encounters a beautiful, mysterious lady in the snowy woods... A special story for the February full moon.

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February 15, 2022
  • Writing Prompts April
    Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: April – Secret Worlds

    April 1, 2025 /

    For April's Monthly Writing Theme, we're exploring the secret worlds of fantasy and fairy tales.

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    January Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: January – New Beginnings

    January 1, 2025

    Monthly Writing Theme: May

    May 3, 2024

    Monthly Writing Theme: July

    July 11, 2021
  • Writer's Thoughts

    My Top 5 Books for Valentine’s Day

    January 28, 2024 /

    If you're looking for a romantic read this Valentine's, take a look at my top 5 romance list.

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    Raymond Briggs memorial

    In Memory of Raymond Briggs

    August 19, 2022
  • Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: February

    January 28, 2024 /

    Looking for some writing inspiration? Take a look at these romantic prompts just in time for Valentine's Day.

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    Monthly Writing Theme: May

    May 3, 2024
    Monthly Writing Theme August Celebrations

    Monthly Writing Theme: August Celebrations

    August 1, 2024
    School Days

    September: School Days

    September 1, 2024
  • January Writing Theme
    Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: January – New Beginnings

    January 1, 2025 /

    The first Monthly Writing Theme of 2025 is here! Writing prompts to get your year off to a creative start.

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    Monthly Writing Theme: September Children’s Classics

    September 7, 2021
    Christmas Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: December – Christmas

    November 30, 2024
    Monthly Writing Theme August Celebrations

    Monthly Writing Theme: August Celebrations

    August 1, 2024
  • Christmas Monthly Writing Theme
    Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: December – Christmas

    November 30, 2024 /

    December is here! Get inspired with these festive writing prompts from our Monthly Writing Theme.

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    March Writing Theme ~ Celebrating Women Writers

    March 11, 2021
    October Halloween Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme For October

    October 4, 2020

    Monthly Writing Theme: July

    July 11, 2021
  • School Days
    Monthly Writing Theme

    September: School Days

    September 1, 2024 /

    September has arrived! Get ready to sharpen those pencils and unleash your creativity as we explore new writing challenges this month.

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    Writing Prompts April

    Monthly Writing Theme: April – Secret Worlds

    April 1, 2025
    June Monthly Writing Theme Banner

    Monthly Writing Theme: June

    June 1, 2023

    Monthly Writing Theme: July

    July 11, 2021
  • Monthly Writing Theme August Celebrations
    Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: August Celebrations

    August 1, 2024 /

    It's been one year since the beginning of the Monthly Writing Themes, so of course this month we're going to celebrate! Whether you're going to a festival, fireworks or celebrating a birthday or anniversary, you'll find something to inspire your inner writer!

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    Monthly Writing Theme: September Children’s Classics

    September 7, 2021
    January Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: January – New Beginnings

    January 1, 2025

    Monthly Writing Theme: February

    January 28, 2024
  • Getting back into writing
    Article

    5 steps to getting back into writing after a long hiatus

    May 17, 2024 /

    Has it been a while since you last picked up a pen? Has your WIP been gathering dust? Here are some top tips to get back into writing after a long hiatus!

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  • Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: May

    May 3, 2024 /

    April showers bring May flowers and a new monthly writing theme! Find inspiration with these creative prompts.

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    Monthly Writing Theme: September Children’s Classics

    September 7, 2021
    January Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: January – New Beginnings

    January 1, 2025

    Monthly Writing Theme: July

    July 11, 2021
  • June Monthly Writing Theme Banner
    Monthly Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: June

    June 1, 2023 /

    Summer is finally here and the fun is about to begin! Check out this month's theme park inspired writing prompts.

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    Writing Prompts April

    Monthly Writing Theme: April – Secret Worlds

    April 1, 2025
    January Writing Theme

    Monthly Writing Theme: January – New Beginnings

    January 1, 2025

    March Writing Theme ~ Celebrating Women Writers

    March 11, 2021
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Toni Moth is an English YA author writing fantasy, gothic and horror stories.

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