‘Topping’ this workshop was news that our workshop leader, Damaris West, had just been Highly Commended in the 2025 Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Competition, for… Read More »Damaris West – Topping and Tailing your Poem – 5 March 2025
The evening began with organised chaos – as usual. Moving chairs around the room into groups of four. Allocating members on arrival into groups, ‘Would… Read More »Feedback Night from the Presidents’ Point of View – 26 February
Marion, the author of three colourful picture books hails from Govan and was brought up without books until she was able to visit the local… Read More »Marion C Husband – Finding Picture Book Ideas – 12th February 2025
WOW! WHAT A NIGHT! In the Mercure Hotel, on Wednesday 5th February, Ayr Writers’ Club was abuzz! Maria Cairnie – our 6th Guest Speaker of… Read More »Maria Cairnie – Writing Picture Books for Children – 5 February 2025
From Curiosity to Creativity was a perfect workshop. Carolyn O’Hara, club member for 12 years, offered us valuable insights with a night approaching non-fiction writing… Read More »Carolyn O’Hara -From Curiosity to Creativity – 29 January 2025
If you’re anything like me, you’ll dive into non-fiction writing with a sense of adventure on a journey of discovery, keen to uncover your story.… Read More »Catherine Czerkawska – The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Researching and Writing Non-Fiction, Wednesday 22 January 2025
A lively turn-out of members was brought to order when Carrie brought down the gavel to signal the start of a new year at Ayr… Read More »Club Night – 15 January 2025
“Where did I put that list of books I’ve got to look out for?” “Did I wear the same Santa jumper last year?” “Do I… Read More »Christmas Night at Waterstones 11 December 2024
The very term “Dragon’s Pen” conjures up mental images of a group of fire-breathing monsters, ready to roast and devour all who cross their path.… Read More »Dragon’s Pen Night 4 November 2024
Time travel and alternative realities…revenge, anxiety and grief… spooky woods, heaven’s pearly gates, a funeral and an influencer – all played vital roles in developing… Read More »Feedback Night – 27th November 2024
Ayr is unrecognisable. Imagine deserted streets, derelict houses and feral cats hunting in packs. But what can we see in the haze? A group of… Read More »Susan McVey – Crafting Catastrophe – the art of dystopian world building –Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Ayr Writers’ Club took a turn for the gothic on Wednesday night as we welcomed our fourth speaker of the year, Carolyn Jess-Cooke, aka CJ… Read More »CJ Cooke – Creepy, Gothic and Utterly Entertaining -13 November 2024