Captain's Log September 12th 2018

G’day Wordies,

We had six show up for Meg this week, Tracey, Sonia, Julee, Janeen, Terry and me. Apologies from Kristen. 

First up, we had a very interesting discussion about the ramification for writers of the closure of Dennis Jones and Associates, the book distributor. A sad and disturbing thing, which affects a great many Australian writers. Then we moved onto Meg’s writing exercise, and no, it wasn’t writing using the wrong hand while meditating by standing on our heads. It was, however, very different. In fact, it was quite interesting and thought-provoking.

     Meg is off to London next Wednesday, so I’d just like to wish her a happy and successful trip. London is a great city, with so much to do and see. 

Now – Warning – Warning – Warning. School holidays are approaching, and still no sign of any ‘kid raid’ shelters being provided by the council.  So, we need to make a decision.

     Kristen, Sonia and Terry are unavailable both weeks. Janeen will be out for the second week, as will Julee and I. Therefore, I think we should still have a normal session on the 26th September as, Tracey, Janeen, Julee and I should be in attendance. I think that we should cancel the second week (3rd October) as only Tracey is available. However, with her ‘Big Day’ looming that Saturday, I’m sure she won’t mind cancelling that particular Wednesday as well. If I’ve mucked up, please feel free to let me know.

A normal critiquing week next Wednesday, if anyone has anything, you know the drill. If not, I’ll throw myself down for sacrifice again. 

I hope to see most of you next Wednesday.

Until then, ‘Falbh ann an sith.’

Regards,

Les

New Calendar Update

2018

FEBRUARY 7          MATHEW 14        CRITIQUE 21        CRITIQUE 28        CRITIQUE	MARCH 7          MATHEW 14        CRITIQUE 21        CRITIQUE 28        CRITIQUE	APRIL 4          CRITIQUE - School Hols 11        MEG            - School Hols 18        CRITIQUE 25        ANZAC DAY
MAY 2          FUN DAY 9          CRITIQUE 16        MEG 23        CRITIQUE 30        CRITIQUE	JUNE 6          CRITIQUE 13        CRITIQUE 20        MEG 27        FUN DAY	JULY 4          CRITIQUE - School Hols 11        CRITIQUE- School Hols 18        MEG 25        CRITIQUE
AUGUST 1          CRITIQUE 8          CRITIQUE 15        MEG 22        FUN DAY 29        CRITIQUE	SEPTEMBER 5          CRITIQUE 12        CRITIQUE 19        MEG 26        CRITIQUE- School Hols	OCTOBER 3          CRITIQUE - School Hols 10        CRITIQUE 17        MEG 24        CRITIQUE 31        FUN DAY
NOVEMBER 7          CRITIQUE 14        CRITIQUE 21        MEG 28        CRITIQUE	DECEMBER 5          CRITIQUE 12        LUNCH

Captain's Log: 21st March 2018

A full house yesterday for an interesting session. First off, we welcomed our new mentor, Meg, a highly qualified and motivated lady who has made writing the main focus of her life (after her family of course). Meg will be conducting once a month workshops/talks. for us.

First off, we had a roundtable discussion get to know each other, to talk about our and Meg’s various writing backgrounds. Then, Meg sat through two of our critiques:

Terry’s chapter 7 - Hallelujah, praise the lord, Voss lives. I thought he was a goner for sure after the four-wheel drive incident. Was it an accident or deliberate?

Julee’s chapter 39 – As KT said, ‘What are you doing to us? First Emma and now Violet.’ Oh, and don’t worry, even though the fire brigade was called to attend the blaze caused by the unauthorised welding, no real harm was done.

Two excellent chapter, which, with a little tweaking will both be even more excellenterer (I invented the word this morning and it will be in the Oxford dictionary by tonight).

Everyone was on their best behaviour this week, with no verbal fights, swearing or punches thrown.

It certainly was nice to meet Meg for the first time and I do feel, that after meeting us, she has our measure and will be able to put together some interesting and informative workshops for us. I have promised to include her in our critique post outs so that she can keep an eye on what we are producing.

I’ve prepared a new calendar, reflecting Meg’s sessions and am just waiting for her to get back to me about April (Meg can’t do the third week) before I send it out.

Congratulations to Janeen for the Hobart bookshops who have asked to sell her book. And to Terry who’s first Voss is about to go into print.

I look forward to seeing you all next week, until then  ‘Sholem Aleichem’.

Regards Les