SAW Successes – 27th March 2013
Have you ever sat in a public space and tried to avoid inhaling? A smoky bar, or a doctor’s waiting room? Perhaps you have endured… Read More »SAW Successes – 27th March 2013
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A SAW First Timer
Writers Chill-Out at Erskine Ice Hotel This year was my first time at the Scottish Association of Writers’ Conference and it was an experience I… Read More »A SAW First Timer
Article Workshop – 20th March 2013
Wednesday night was surely a triumph of creativity over disappointment. Despite learning at the eleventh hour that our speaker, Fiona Gibson, would be unable to… Read More »Article Workshop – 20th March 2013
Historical Crime Writing Workshop – 20th March 2013
A few members from the club attended a free workshop at the Burns Monument Centre in Kilmarnock (http://www.burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk) on writing Historical Crime Fiction. It was… Read More »Historical Crime Writing Workshop – 20th March 2013
Fiction Workshop – 13th March 2013
Another excellent workshop by Janice who had taken time to put together some ‘ideas’ packs, which contained a variety of CDs showing Janice’s eclectic musical… Read More »Fiction Workshop – 13th March 2013
Read Around – 6th March 2013
“We have had a variety” Ann Burnett, Read Around, AWC. Indeed we had. As many of Ayrshire’s agriculture community tucked into the Carlton’s best gastronomy,… Read More »Read Around – 6th March 2013
Poetry workshop – 20th February 2013
Three years ago Dave gave me a light bulb moment, my poetic epiphany. Until then I’d studiously avoided dipping into what, to me, were the… Read More »Poetry workshop – 20th February 2013
Valerie Thornton – 27th February 2013
Club members were privileged to welcome Valerie Thornton, poet, writer, creative writing tutor and editor to the club this week. Before the meeting, Valerie had… Read More »Valerie Thornton – 27th February 2013
Drama Workshop – 13th February 2013
Last Wednesday night’s drama workshop led by Helena Sheridan was a resounding success and definitely worthy of a five star review. The theme was mainly… Read More »Drama Workshop – 13th February 2013
Betty McKay’s Seminar – 26th January 2013
What a fun packed and inspirational day was had by everyone who attended the Betty McKay seminar held in The Carlton Hotel on Saturday the… Read More »Betty McKay’s Seminar – 26th January 2013
Children’s Workshop – 30th January 2013
Maggie Bolton led the children’s workshop. She made us consider exactly what 8 to 10 year olds are interested in reading. My scribbles from the… Read More »Children’s Workshop – 30th January 2013
Read Around – 23rd January 2013
An excellent night with some very talented writers producing extremely interesting pieces. The critiques were constructive and, hopefully, helpful to the writers.