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
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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.
Article Workshop – 16th January 2013
Our first meeting in Sainsbury’s cafeteria was the Article Workshop led by Sheila Grant. Before the workshop, Sheila encouraged us to study different markets and… Read More »Article Workshop – 16th January 2013
Janice Galloway – 9th January 2013
Some comments after a wonderful night with Janice Galloway. – Wow! What a fantastic night that was with a truly magnificent speaker and a packed… Read More »Janice Galloway – 9th January 2013
Success Night – 5th December 2012
The penultimate club meeting of 2012 and my first ‘proper’ visit (I’m a new E-member) was Success Night. Despite the icy conditions I’d ventured,… Read More »Success Night – 5th December 2012
Eileen Gallagher and Ann McManus – 28th November, 2012
Our meeting with ‘Shed Productions’ was a great night, exploring writing for TV with Eileen Gallagher and Ann McManus. It gave us a fascinating insight… Read More »Eileen Gallagher and Ann McManus – 28th November, 2012