It was a dark and stormy night … 20 September 2017
It was a dark and stormy night… And I was almost tempted not to go to our first Readaround night but I was arranging the… Read More »It was a dark and stormy night … 20 September 2017
Janice Johnston
Dragons Pen – 19th November 2014
With an authoritative bang of his gavel Michael began the Ayr Writers’ session of 3 minute pitches to publishers. The participants bravely stepped up to… Read More »Dragons Pen – 19th November 2014
Drama with K Edwards – 12th November 2014
K Edwards played to a packed house on Wednesday evening as she led us (at a fast trot!) through the fascinating process of developing characters… Read More »Drama with K Edwards – 12th November 2014
Speaker – Margaret Elphinstone, 5th November 2014
On Wednesday night we heard from Margaret Elphinstone, one of our most respected authors and one of the most inspiring voices in modern writing. A… Read More »Speaker – Margaret Elphinstone, 5th November 2014
Feedback Night – 22nd October 2014
As a new member to the club I was very nervous and excited for the feedback night. I’ve never been to anything like it and… Read More »Feedback Night – 22nd October 2014
Scottish Article Speaker – David Steel, 15th October 2014
Who better to speak to the Club and give sound advice on writing an article (Scottish or otherwise) but David Steel? An engaging and… Read More »Scottish Article Speaker – David Steel, 15th October 2014
The Winter Fairy by K A Wyllie
I’m delighted to announce that The Winter Fairy by our very own Kirsty Wyllie is now available on Kindle. It can be downloaded here. … Read More »The Winter Fairy by K A Wyllie
Article Writing with Sheila Grant – 8th October 2014
Well this is it. My first ever blog – could be my last. Time or my fellow members will tell. Having settled down I now… Read More »Article Writing with Sheila Grant – 8th October 2014
Page to Stage with Debby Broughton-Hay – 1st Oct 2014
Debby has ambitious plans for us; she wants us to put on a show as part of the Burns and A’ That festival next May.… Read More »Page to Stage with Debby Broughton-Hay – 1st Oct 2014
Novel Writing with Fiona Atchison – 24th Sept. 2014
I have been so complacent about my writing that I expect to put pen to paper and it will happen just like that. When that… Read More »Novel Writing with Fiona Atchison – 24th Sept. 2014
David Manderson – 17th Sept 2014
Well, first it was Dave Anderson. Then it was Dave Manderson. Anyone know a Dave Sanderson? David Manderson, who spoke to us about Novel Writing… Read More »David Manderson – 17th Sept 2014
Ballantrae Smugglers’ Festival 2014
Those who live in Ayr and think that Girvan is foreign parts have obviously not ventured as far south as Ballantrae, the land of cannibals… Read More »Ballantrae Smugglers’ Festival 2014