Writers workshop Sydney 27 August 2012

Hay House is conducting a writers workshop in Sydney on 27 August 2012. Discounted price of $195 if you book early. For more details have a look at

http://www.hayhouse.com.au/event_details.php?event_id=274&utm_id=282

	Monday 27 August 2012  10 am - 5 pm  Location: Parkside Auditorium,  Level 1 Sydney Convention & amp;  Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour,  Sydney, NSW

Record of meeting 14 March 2012

Present: Terry, David R, Wendy W, Garry, Helene, David C and welcome back to Di

News: David C told the story about a friend's problems with email - the lesson is use the BCC option and don’t send on other people’s emails address. Garry was pleased he had news from Shoalhaven hospital that he has a date in March for surgery. Di has had lots of things going on while she has been away and is glad to be back. Terry had to jack up his car to get his old dog out from under it. David R’s sister has announced she is getting married again. David R also went on the Eco tour boat trip on the week end. David R also read a poem Aloe Vera about his sunburnt head. Wendy’s brother is down to the last 3 in a to "win a wedding" radio competition in the UK - lucky he is not married.

Words of the day

David R – culminate = to reach a climax or pinnacle.  David C - utopia = the place of ultimate perfection the word invented by Sir Thomas Moore and serendipity a gift of making fortunate discoveries by accident. Terry – Axiom = a statement taken to be true without proof. Garry – obfuscation = to make something unclear and muddy. Helene hectopascal = the international unit for measuring atmospheric or barometric pressure. Wendy – nugatory = trifling of no consequence.

Writing from words of the day

We produced a bunch of very interesting and amusing stories and poems after 10 minutes writing from words of the day.

Reading of homework and other readings

David R - Val, Hal and Allah go north, David C – the soldier and drug addict. Terry - the flying girl stealing from the butcher in Sanctuary Point. Di – the last quest a warrior with no heart beat. Garry – no regrets. Helene – My black sister. Wendy – Val Halla at school with other misnamed pupils.

Garry – Do you still beat your husband?

David R – Mesmerised

Quick write about Chinese zodiac signs - Di wrote about a beautiful wild horse in the mountains. Terry described the funky monkey. David C wrote about the horse, goat and pigs ass. David R wrote about the goat eating washing. Wendy described herself as a big kid. Helene wrote about the swimming rat.  Garry told us about the rooster who rises early and is highly revered.

Homework

1. Write a poem or short story around the topic - Sorry Mum, it wasn’t my fault.

2. Next week bring a couple of photos and or pictures of people unknown and unnamed. We will use the pictures to stimulate our imaginations and write stories about the unknown people next week and in the future.

Peter Cowan 600 short story competition WA

The closing date for the Peter Cowan 600 short story competition is 18 May 2012.

Entry fees $10 for one entry, $20 for three entries or $30 for five entries.

Further information at www.pcwc.org.au and email cowan05@bigpond.com