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
Our recent Club Night on the 6th of November was filled with insight, creativity, and a lovely sense of camaraderie. To kick things off, we… Read More »Oh! What a (Club) Night – 6 November 2024
Ah yes, macros. No, not the Cash-and-Carry store keeping Food Professionals well-stocked, although this was mentioned to me during tea-break. I’m talking about the clever… Read More »Stephen Cashmore – How to Use Macros – 23 October 2024.