Hi Everyone!
The Fiction themed night on Wednesday 16th was another inspiring evening that certainly sparked a great amount of creativity.
Janice is a very inspirational speaker and you could see that by looking around the room. Everyone seemed to respect her knowledge on this style of writing.
The talk was very educational. We learned about how location is a very important aspect within any text you write, and how it improves your work when you have a mix of the familiar with the unknown. This draws the reader into the world that you have created.
Personally, what I found helpful was the discussion on the importance of language and how that can assist in creating a setting as well as the mood of your characters. Another good tip was to spread out your description throughout your writing and not to cluster it all together.
All in all the night was very enjoyable, providing us with yet more hints and tips to extend our repertoire.
Kirsty Wyllie