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A creative theme has emerged from this week’s Ten Things:

1. ,budding writers aged 13 or under ne ed to get their submissions in by 22 February. There’s also a available on the site, as well a video with tips to inspire you.

2. There’s also a post on the by writer Bob Kushel about how to write highly-charged comedy.

3. Elsewhere, the Ìýis open for submissions from writers with ideas for original comedy sitcoms, comedy dramas or sketch shows featuring transgender characters and/or themes and written for television. The winner will be awarded £5,000 to develop their concept.Ìý

4. Those moved to enter any writing competition can find further inspiration can from the World Service website, an old but lovely page entitled .Ìý

5. The is always worth keeping an eye on, current post-holder Uzbek novelist and poet Hamid Ismailov’s Friday missives always help me end the week on a thoughtful note.

6. Ìýreports on Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams’ search for the network’s first Writer in Residence.

7. The Â鶹ԼÅÄ News Ìýblog always raises a smile on a grey day, particularly the Ìýcontributions from readers.

8. Over on the Ìýthere are some lovely interviews with writers like Sally Wainwright, Roy Williams and Debbie Oates – I like the film where .Ìý

9. On the subject of ,Ìýa reminder that this Sunday’s castaway on the Radio 4 programme is Burmese Nobel Peace Prize winner, Aung San Suu Kyi.

10.ÌýAnd finally, this week – definitely worth a look if you’re in search of a giggle.

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Hannah Khalil is Digital Content Producer, About The Â鶹ԼÅÄ website and blog.ÌýÌýÌý