Who better to speak to the Club and give sound advice on writing an article (Scottish or otherwise) but David Steel? An engaging and… Read More »Scottish Article Speaker – David Steel, 15th October 2014
Guest speaker David Bishop with Wilma, Jennifer and Dorothy. Upward and onwards we go, plus vampires, time lords, doctors and more, to the realms science… Read More »Speaker – David Bishop, 26th Feb 2014
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
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
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
We had a special treat last night. Our visiting speaker, the delightful Joyce Holms – author, teacher and apparently sometime window-dresser and assistant in… Read More »Joyce Holms – 6th November, 2013
And then someone asked the killer question. “Do you have a perspective on the truth?” It exploded with the shrapnel of ethics and sensitivity ricocheting… Read More »Writing memoir: tipping the balance with Alison Chisholm – 9th Oct, 2013
Law & Order A policewoman spots a man driving and knitting at the same time.Driving up beside him, the policewoman shouts out the window. “Pull… Read More »Speaker – Jim Thomson, 17th April, 2013
Fiona Gibson’s writing is witty and clever and funny, and very refreshing. And Fiona Gibson in person is all those things. We were treated to… Read More »Speaker – Fiona Gibson, 10th April, 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
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
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