Poetry workshop February 5th 2014
Any aspiring poet should have been here for our poetry workshop with Alison Craig. One of our own, a successful and published poet, Alison opened… Read More »Poetry workshop February 5th 2014
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Speaker – Ron Butlin
Ron Butlin gave us such an enjoyable evening – as well as information and advice about writing poetry, novels and short stories, plays and libretti.… Read More »Speaker – Ron Butlin
Feedback – Writing for the Under 7s
For Bunny is ready, ready for bed. so Ted tucks him in and a story is read. Mike Jolley (Big Ted’s Tired) Welcome to the… Read More »Feedback – Writing for the Under 7s
Mongol by Uuganaa Ramsay
A journey from loss and prejudice to belonging ‘An enthralling tale beautifully written’ Sheila Grant ‘Extremely interesting …emotionally engaging.’ Stuart Kelly
Writing for the Under 7s
There is nothing more infectious than laughter and enthusiasm and Kirsty, from Waterstones, gave us enough of both last night to light the blue touch… Read More »Writing for the Under 7s
Greta’s BBC Monologue
My gran used to tell me, ‘Aim for the stars, you may hit the lamp post.’ As some of you already know, in December 2012… Read More »Greta’s BBC Monologue
Children’s Picture Book Layout
Scissors for the String 1. Mr Winterbottom with bales of straw tied with twine. Tiger asleep nearby. Mr Winterbottom, the Safari Park keeper was… Read More »Children’s Picture Book Layout
Kindle Publishing/Preparing for SAW – 4th December 2013
For anyone who has ever considered putting their work out there in e-book form, last Wednesday night was a must. In the first part of… Read More »Kindle Publishing/Preparing for SAW – 4th December 2013
PUTTING A BOOK ON KINDLE
GETTING STARTED – you will need Body text, Chapter titles Title page text & Imprint information, e.g. copyright, All rights reserved, etc.… Read More »PUTTING A BOOK ON KINDLE
Feedback – Fiction, 27th November 2013
Last Wednesday was our ‘Read Around’ night, when members have the opportunity to bring in a piece of work to be read and critiqued. The… Read More »Feedback – Fiction, 27th November 2013
Saraband Publishing – Sara Hunt, 20th November 2013
An excellent and fascinating evening listening to Sara Hunt of Saraband talk about publishing today. Sara Hunt’s clever, dry humour helped to deliver a difficult… Read More »Saraband Publishing – Sara Hunt, 20th November 2013
Ayr Writers’ Club Sweeps The Board
Six of the shortlisters – Nancy, Linda, Wilma, Janice, Pat and Gail No paparazzi presence, no red carpet, just a bleak, breezy Kilmarnock. Not Hollywood,… Read More »Ayr Writers’ Club Sweeps The Board