Felixstowe Scribblers Meeting Report for 17th June 2014.
In attendance: Les, Dick, Rani, Liliane, Tom, Tony, Barry, Cathy, Susie H, Bruce, Ali, Aidan, Richard, Caz and Dave.
Apologies were received from Derek, Carolyn, Beryl, Jane and Martin.
Welcome back.
It was nice that Aidan could attend Scribblers again and also that Rani was able to make one of her few visits from London.
Email problems.
Since BT Yahoo email accounts have been transferred to the new BT email account, countless problems have arisen making the use of my two main profiles extremely frustrating. When sending emails from the scribblers account they will show the primary account name - viz Dave Feakes - until BT can find a solution for the problem!
The Anthology.
The update on the Anthology is that the proof has been received and looks fine so the go-ahead has been given to Gipping Press for them to begin the print run.
The update on the Anthology is that the proof has been received and looks fine so the go-ahead has been given to Gipping Press for them to begin the print run.
The short story that was to be read in conjunction with the Book Festival advertising was cancelled by Felixstowe Radio on the day of the event. Unfortunately this has not been rescheduled.
The Book Festival:
We understand that the seating capacity of 30 has been reduced to 20 for our Meet the Scribblers event that will show the film “The Lost Sock.” Tickets are free but when asked who wanted to attend the show half of those present would not be available.
Although trying to obtain the tickets so that those who wish to come along will be able to see the film, it is becoming another logistical headache.
Any Scribblers who would like to come along to see the film please contact Dave who will have tickets available. If you wish to bring your spouse or partner along then again, please let Dave know.
Email scribblers@btinernet.com
Please remember the event is on Saturday 28th June in the Library starting at 5pm. As the doors will be closed promptly at 5pm please arrive a few minutes early.
An offer was made by the Book Festival organiser, Meg Reid, for Scribblers to have reduced price tickets at the Library on Sunday (29th) at 3.30 when a Polish writer and a poet will talk about their work and what it means to be a contemporary Polish writer. Again please email Dave at scribblers@btinernet.com
Our Picturesque Evening.
This evening was another ‘different’ evening. It was our photographic creative writing event which meant everyone bringing in a photograph (or two), selecting one from the down faced photos and then creating a story, or in one case a poem, inspired by the image in front of them.
There were photos of puppies, lobster pots, family pictures, glass window roundels, rivers, narrow lanes and many more besides.
Some writers don’t enjoy working in front of colleagues especially with a little bit of pressure to complete their task. Tonight, with the unlikeliest of images for inspiration, was another excellent and successful meeting with a really high standard of diverse stories produced in just twenty-five minutes writing time. This report does not contain any individual reports of the work produced. It just goes to show you should have been there to hear the stories!
A great evening - perhaps one day someone - Tony? - will record a 'live' meeting such as this and share the eclectic works with a wider audience. Food for thought!
Our next meeting...
Our next meeting...
...is on 1st July when the homework assignment is to write up to 1,000 words on "Sea". Such an ideal topic for a seaside resort perhaps!
(It might be prudent to mention that there is no compulsion to write on the chosen subject so never feel obliged to do it. Any of your work is always acceptable providing it falls within the given word limit.)
Before that please remember our own event at the Library on 28th June when we hope you will support us.
Hope to see you at both our event and our next Scribblers meeting.
Until then,
Keep Scribbling!!!
