The honest men and bonnie lasses of Ayr Writers Club got a rare treat last night when the renowned actor and raconteur John Cairney came… Read More »John Cairney: never waste a moment – 15 February 2017
‘Please bring along some magazines,’ was Janice’s request prior to her workshop. Well, we did and what a selection. Everything from Which? to Wedding turned… Read More »Let’s Write: in magazines – with Janice Johnston, 8 February 2017
On a mild, damp February night, a significant number of storytellers gathered at the Mercure hotel to listen and learn from playwright K Edwards. Karen… Read More »How To Write A One-Act Play In Two Acts! with K Edwards – 1 February 2017
We stepped aside from plotting and characterisation. We didn’t discuss how every single word should work its socks off or how too many characters can… Read More »“Not a money-making lark:” short stories with Ann Burnett – 18 January 2017
Braving the wild blustery gale on Wednesday evening was worthwhile as we were honoured to have Catherine Czerkawska, novelist and playwright, as our guest speaker. … Read More »Historical fiction with Catherine Czerkawska – 11 January 2017
A talk on the must-have books for Christmas 2016, a challenging quiz, a 50 word flash fiction competition, a raffle and an opportunity to browse… Read More »A Merry Waterstones Christmas – 14 December 2016
Another enjoyable and informative session of Ayr Writers’ Club was held at the Mercure Hotel on Wednesday 7 December. The large gathering was addressed by… Read More »Written Relatives: Family History Workshop – 7 December
This was a well-attended evening with seventeen pieces of work brought along for group reading and constructive critique. It also happened to be the competition entry… Read More »Read-a-round and Feedback Evening – 30 November
Tis the season to be jolly. Oh yes it is. Come on, wake up, it’s late November and we only have four weeks to wear… Read More »Scripting a Smile: sketch writing workshop with Helena Sheridan – 23 November
Douglas Thompson, award winning poet, novelist and short story writer was our guest speaker brightening up a damp and dreich November night. Book signing… Read More »Douglas Thompson: from Scarlett Johansson to the Brahan Seer – 16 November
Ayr Writers’ Club certainly knows how to entertain its members and guests. A good turnout and a good time was had, as literary epicures gathered… Read More »Favourite Book Night. – 9 November
Kirsty Logan with joint President Janice Johnston Our speaker for 2 November was Kirsty Logan, who reviews books, acts as mentor and writes a column. Her… Read More »Kirsty Logan: really flash – 2 November