Minutes of Scribblers meeting held on 3 March 2020
Present:
Liliane, Georgina, Martyn, Jane H, Kay, Arlette, Cathy, Justin, David, Carole, Jim, Beryl, Glynis, Derek, Tony, Jane B, Suzy
Apologies:
Dave, who is still unwell. The group sent their best wishes, and hope to see him next time.
Business:
None
Readings of homework:
The homework theme was ‘Fame’. Before the readings, several members admitted that they’d found it a difficult topic to take inspiration from. However, once the readings began it was clear that despite writers’ doubts, some excellent stories had emerged.
Beryl – An interview – 738
Derek – Fame on fame – 739
David – Fame not Flame – 751
Carole – The flame files – 600
Martyn – Dancing Queen – 687
Suzy – Fame – 58
Glynis – Jenny – 752
Kay – Let us now praise all famous men – 687
Jim – Being Frank – 691
Jane B – My weak spot – 745
Georgina – The pig farmer – 749
Justin – The blind boy and the man – 735
Liliane – Perfect plans – 708
Jane H – Stella – 688
Tony – The ballad of Mr Tindall, by Anna Nymous -468
Next meeting: 17 March. This will be a flash fiction session, so no homework required – just bring along writing implements. Instead of the normal physical prompts of words/pictures/objects, we’ll be hearing sound prompts – this should be an interesting variation!
