Ayr Writers' Club Blog

Being late was not a good start, especially when the first item on the programme was tea/coffee with handmade chocolates from Lime Tree Larder. Luckily, the other participants in Betty McKay's workshop had restrained themselves and left me a lovely sele… more »

Wednesday was our chance to celebrate the winners of club competitions through the year, but before Ann led us through the readings, she highlighted some of the successes our members have enjoyed in the world outside (i.e. publication). Our Success Book… more »

Blog 25th April Well ‘Who dunnit?’ but our very own Debby Broughton-Hay and didn’t she do it well? Debby’s Murder Mystery ‘Brought To Book’ was originally written for ‘Crime Week’ at the local library. She told us how she structured the piece to sui… more »

Thanks to good preparation prompts by Alison Craig, our workshop leader for the poetry session, the majority of attendees had brought along poems based on the theme of 'wind'. Whether finished item or first draft, all were welcomed and received an appre… more »

When Michael first set foot in the AWC of 1994 it was not with the ease and composure that characterised his presentation on ‘Crime Writing’, to last night’s audience. Apprehensive about his place within the anticipated superior, cravat wearing, intelli… more »