If the meeting is over in time then we will have a very short creative writing exercise.
Hoping that you will all be able to attend and help structure our future.
The AGM agenda is included later in this communication.
Meanwhile we have heard from from our friend Ray who says:
Spectacular Tales 2 has just been published both in paperback and for the Kindle.
This includes a short story by me titled 'Red Moon Rising'. This story began life as a piece written as a homework exercise for the Scribblers called 'The End' about two survivors who meet up on a Cornish chapel. All that remains is the first page of the original but the idea of the story exists.
So thanks again to everyone.
Ray
Well done Ray! Good to see our homework assignments come in handy!
We've also heard from Suzy in St Ives who says:
Went to a talk re writing short stories - Linda Cracknell - who said they are under-rated in this country .... so suggested to St.Ives' library that they have a short story reading session, which was referred to Rod the Organiser who said it would be "tedious". !!!!!!! He hasn't been to Scribblers ! He said i should organise it. Was wondering if any Scribblers would send stories to be read out here in the West Country? Might even generate enough interest for a short story writing group, as, in amongst all the music, art, and poetry there are no short stories! How can this be ?!?!?
Suzy also mentioned the following from the short story talk with Linda Cracknell:
Writing a short story combines a "curious mixture of crafting and intuition".
"Start late" (after something significant to the plot has happened) and "end early" (so the reader has to work out for themself what happens).
To increase empathy with a character: reveal their 'back story'.
When change happens: use a lot of sensory detail.
Every word must contribute to the point of the story.
She begins by writing the plot as a haiku (19 syllables?). If she can't do that, she knows the plot needs more work.
A good way to publish short stories is to have them printed individually. (There used to be a short story provided in every cabin on the sleeper from London to Edinburgh. (Mairéad had/has a short story printed singly - using ribbon! Hey, that's an idea - have really interesting covers made out of stuff other than paper. ???)
BBC has annual short story competition 2,000 words. Short stories, inc the winner, Radio 4 Tues Wed Thurs 3.30
Happy Autumn! All good wishes, suzy
All good tips, though many, I am sure, we will be aware of. Some interesting ideas too!
It really is good to keep in touch with our friends who have moved away from the area which leads me to a short story I have just received from Chris down there in Cairns and aim to read it next.
Meanwhile, I hope you are all well and in good voice for Tuesday!
Until then,
Keep Scribbling!!!
Dave
************************************************************************************************************FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERSANNUAL GENERAL MEETING7.30 PM TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2015THE ROOM AT THE TOPFELIXSTOWE LIBRARYTHE AGENDAApologies for absenceIn Attendance1 Secretary's Report.2 Treasurer’s Report.3 Chairman’s Report.4 Ratification of existing committee and or election of new officers.5 Weblog Report.6 Introduction of a membership list.7 Structure of Meetings:i) Alterations to frequency of Bill Budner trophy.ii) Renaming Creative Writing Exercises.iii) 1000 word homework and themes.iv) Selection of eras and places for historical and geographical themes.v) Ghost/Halloween homework.vi) Suggestions.8 Planning for the future:i) The Felixstowe Book Festival 2016.9 Publicity.10 Writeathon.11 Stories for Suzy’s planned group in St. Ives.12 Social Events.13 Any Other Business.
