The theme of games for the national poetry competition is not something that comes to mind when I write poetry. Once when I joined the gym I wrote down how I felt about it, though I don't go now. Mostly I enjoy gardening and walking to keep fit. H... Read more

Hi Writelinkers, I'm running a competition on my wordpress blog. www.susanjanejones.wordpress.com to win a pair of free tickets to the Shoreham airshow. Good luck to anyone who has a go. Unfortunately we're too busy to go, so hopefully I'll be ... Read more

Hi Writelinkers, I've been having a great time as writer of the month for May, thanks Bob for that. I'm now in the process of handing over the job to someone else. I have the perfect person for June, just waiting to see if they're up for it. Will... Read more

Hi Writelinkers. I'm thrilled to be the writer of the month for May. This has given me an idea. My new pen name is going to be May Kinler. Obviously the May is from the month, and Kinler an anagram of Writelink. I'm hoping May Kinler will have... Read more

Hello All, My article on words that should be abolished is on page 25 of Words with Jam.  How exciting is that? I had a letter back from People's Friend today.  They didn't want my article on camping in the l960's, which is dissapointing,... Read more

Ten words and phrases that should be abolished. Recently it occurred to me that certain words and phrases are being overused in the media and in everyday li... Read more

With a Royal Wedding in the offing and Zara's engagement announced to her long-term boyfriend, we can safely say "Romance is afoot." Perhaps it's an antidote to the gloomy news that invades our daily lives, or the alignment of the planets. Either w... Read more

Hi All, I recently had a go at writing a complaint letter for a competition. I'm quite good at complaining, especially when it comes to writing things down. You can read my gripe here, http://www.complaintletter.org.uk/too-much-spilt-m... Read more

It's that time of the year when we look back to see what we have or haven't achieved with our writing. My Mslexia diary arrived yesterday, and I always like to think up a slogan that will be my focus for the year ahead. I need to be more flexible w... Read more

I know everybody knows this, but it's important to keep a check on submissions.  I'm saying this because ages ago, I had an article on Edith Cavell, titled 'Angel of East Anglia' accepted by 'The Great War' magazine.  After waiting a year, ... Read more