24 May 2017

Record of meeting 24 May 2017


The writers

Helene, Terry, Cath, Trevor, Pauline, Pat

The words of the day

Legerdemain – trickery

Diffraction – spread of light

Preside – occupy a chair of authority

Persnickety -fussy about small details


Fettler – responsible for maintenance of railway line


Ultracrepidarian – giving opinions beyond ones area of expertise


Writing from words of the day

Helene – Happiness, Pat – I am invisible, Trevor – The judge, Cath – They need to be careful, Terry – A light appeared and Pauline – in the meeting.

Reading of homework

Pauline – In a metal hut, Pat – Noisy neighbours, Trevor – The horse race, Cath – Perfect day, Terry – A dream and Helene – Lightening

Exercise 1 – conflict – where have you been

The writers started the exercise with “where have you been” and wrote: Trevor – Down the pub, Cath – She bought a new dress, Terry – A win, Helene – the BBQ, Pauline – Near Palm Beach and Pat – Bruises on his back.

Exercise 2 – a place
The writers created stories about a place:  Pat – Portugal, Pauline – Berkley Square, Helene – Tuscany, Terry – A big hairy nose and Cath – The dance class

Homework
He had a scar or
another topic that inspires your creativity




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