These are the entries in our The Write Factor competition for new columnists. If you like what you read, please leave a comment at the end of an article. The contestants are being judged in part on how many comments they generate. The competition closes on December 6.
Ellen Arnison»
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Holidays with children – will it be heaven or hell?
End of term is looming. What are you going to do this year? Here’s my advice...
- Amanda Holden: a tale of heartache and courage with a happy ending
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I’m A Celebrity: if you want to survive in the jungle, take some grown up women with you
- Where would Andy Murray be without Tiger Mother Judy? from STV's The Hour
- Take That v Bon Jovi – who won the battle of the bands?
- Why Take That can do things to women that their husbands can’t
- Kids on the internet: you need to know the code from STV's The Hour
- How different would things be for my kids if we lived in poverty? from STV's The Hour
- Does pervert warning anger mean we can’t tell teenagers to wear smart school uniform? from STV's The Hour
- Shock at Justin Bieber’s sexy beach romp from STV's The Hour
- Does going to parenting classes mean I’m a bad parent? from STV's The Hour
- Royal Wedding fun for the kids from STV's The Hour
- Farewell Sarah Jane, the universe is worse off without you from STV's The Hour
- April holidays – please let my children go back to school from STV's The Hour
- On Mother’s Day give thanks for your kids... they are blessings to be counted and hugged from STV's The Hour
- Rebecca Black, is this really what you had in mind? from STV's The Hour
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Why don’t celebrity toddlers embarrass their parents too? from STV's The Hour
- A Scots woman has won a top business award from STV's The Hour
- Kate Middleton fever has gone too far
- We don't need Professor Brian Cox to convince our kids that science is sexy from STV's The Hour
David Coyle»
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Methadone helps users live longer, but what's the point if they stay addicted?
OPINION: Heroin addicts can live longer if they switch to methadone, but this doesn't mean they are escaping addiction, says David Coyle.
- Why the most exciting thing in football is in Stirling, not South Africa
- Forget the bands: Let us blow our own horns at T in the Park
- Why Horseboy is the new Susan Boyle
- Why Wayne Rooney was right to round on the England fans
- World Cup England flags and vuvuzelas - which is more annoying?
- Want to stop senseless murders? Just ban guns
- Why Israel's action in storming the Gaza flotilla is nothing short of piracy
- We're getting an eyeful of Onthank ... but is The Scheme exaggerated?
- Homeopathy: is it witchcraft or science?
- Why cutting nurses will not cure the NHS
- I love St George's Day. I mean some of my best friends are English
- Sexist, imperialist and shallow. But we must bring back Bond
- Hate Iceland? No, their volcano reminds us that nature is the boss
- Legal Aid must be open to all in the interests of justice
- The net is a young medium ... but its users are growing up quick
- And they're off ... to the hospital
- I've seen the future and it smells... 4D cinema is not to be sniffed at
- We can keep banning drugs ... but will that make us any safer?
- Art is for everyone, and the National Gallery should reflect that
Teddy Craig»
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There’s nothing fishy about prison supper plan
The Write Factor: Teddy Craig might be confused about the meaning of mod cons, but thinks inmates sharing a fish supper with their kids could be a...
- Why was sunbed legislation not Tangoed by Tommy?
- What should Andy Murray play with after girlfriend split?
- "And the booby prize goes to..."
- Scotland comes up with world's strongest beer. Fancy that
- Arrested for not using Twitter: has it come to this?
- Space, not really a final frontier at all
- Will James Bond become a geek when the internet goes to war?
- Chemicals turn boys into girls: official
- Why BBC Enid Blyton ban was right all along
- Jordan in the jungle, virgin on the ridiculous
- Computer games for OAPS: Accordion Hero, anyone?
Sara Firth»
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Aleksandr the meerkat is a Christmas special
The Write Factor: Sara Firth looks at how one little meerkat is slowly taking over the world.
- Chat show host Chelsea is stupid to call Jordan stupid
- Katie dumps Alex: why the Price is right
- Dannii Minogue in official 'not homophobic' shock
- X Factor judges should make their minds up
- Rumble in the Jungle: Camilla says ‘Team Pete!’
- Does Simon Cowell carry a torch for Cheryl Cole?
- Has Simon Cowell Ruined The X-Factor?
Bruce Fummey»
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Don't let Big Brother watch you
The Write Factor: A trip behind what used to be the Iron Curtain reminds Bruce Fummey just why he doesn't want the government to hold any more data on...
- Gary McKinnon extradition is a disgrace
- Nick Griffin climate change denier; what a surprise
- School discipline: time to throw out the thugs
- Why do Americans think they rule the world?
- Would you go on hunger strike for Scottish independence?
- Queen's speech will highlight more weaknesses in democracy
- Climate change? I wouldn't vote for it
- By-election candidates a joke - but not a funny one
- BNP presence tarnishes Remembrance ceremonies
Ed Hart»
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A Sorry State of Affairs
The Write Factor: Ed Hart questions the recent criticism of Gordon Brown and argues that the real issues are being missed.
- Aberdeen City Square another disaster for Scotland's cityscape
- New pubs enough to drive you to drink?
- Swiss minaret ban will induce more paranoia
- What's the beef? Stop eating it to solve climate change
- When the law makes an ass of us all
- Are Climate Change scientists cooking the books?
- Complaining about sexist adverts? Bra Humbug!
- Web comment brings out the beast in all of us
- We're not loving the Loved Ones
- Afghanistan: Why are we there?
- Lottery winners and bankers win, but everyone else loses
Mark Howarth»
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Forget climate change controversy, what about Global Darkening?
The Write Factor: Mark Howarth addresses a new distressing phenomenon he’s discovered, and reveals some damning new emails from the under-fire Climate...
- When the SNP dines out on its promises it's only right it picks up the tab too
- Jack's back: can Scotland really afford him?
- Don't vote; politicians don't deserve you
- Dumb and dumber: just how stupid are you?
- Would you read this in the Scots language if I asked Wid ye rede this?
- Swine Flu? Don't panic!
Laura Marks»
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Did they really expect singer Cheryl Cole not to be able to sing?
The Write Factor: So a singer can sing. Just as well,, says Laura Marks, otherwise we would really be in trouble.
- Dressing up for Christmas has unexpected effects
- Childbirth for men: I'm for it
- Even Irvine Welsh is worried about the booze culture
- Private nursery education is an expensive nonsense
- Eat your greens but, please, enjoy yourself too
- Degrees for nurses an 'ology too far
- Oh no! My Mum's added me on Facebook!
Lindsey Mason»
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It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to
Birthday blues bring on list of things to do before you die.
- It's the summer diet, alright, but not as we know it.
- Paranormal activity brings on sleepless nights
- Budget cuts are coming home
- Life in the office draws attention to Great Tits
- Plumbing problems leave a bad taste in the mouth
- Lazy bones or human tornado? You decide.
- Stuff envy; it's the curse of the credit classes
- Lindsey weeps a little for her daughters' dad
- Has anyone seen Lindsey's mojo?
- Cultural melting pot is all a Twitter
- Finally, a chance to see Gil Scott-Heron Bottle it...
- Lindsey's been to London to look at the Queen. Only she was out.
- Lindsey hopes to get her teeth all white on the night
- Lindsey hits a new toe?
- A chill wind fails to blow wallpaper off
- Snooze that girl? Not Lindsey
- Three Degrees of decluttering for Lindsey
- Queen Lindsey opens her Royal job centre
- A Wii nudge as Lindsey takes herself in hand
Marty McMahon»
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Alasdair Gray should have been the Greatest Scot
The Write Factor: If we only listened to people like the creator of Lanark, we would not even be contemplating more new towns.
- Are the charity cases hurting independent retailers?
- New census questions are good old-fashioned big-brother surveillance
- Molly Forbes v Donald Trump: Scotland needs to choose which side it is on
- Peruvian Police claim beauty link to murders
- Female Viagra not as pink as it's painted
- Sorry obviously isn't the hardest word
- In immigration, points do not mean prizes
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