Record of meeting 6 May 2015

The writers

Wendy, Terry, Helene, David C, Geoff, Cath, Elizabeth, Leonie, Diane

 

The words of the day

Impinge = restrict, effect something, advance on an area

Purloin = steal or pilfer

Provocative = intentionally irritating

Embellish = decorate or add detail

Ellipsis = using three dots to indicate leaving something out

Fore-fend = to forbid, to ward off, to protect

Triptych = a picture on three panels, three panels of

Ostensible = appearing to be true but not necessarily true

Sublimate = to purify, an modify an unconscious action

 

The stories from words of the day

From the wonderful collection of words we wrote interesting stories - The Collector Pub; Your fantasy…; The portrait artist; Something I made up; The bedroom; Beautiful scenery; To be continued; Christine Milne; and Blood lust.

 

The reading of homework by a dedicated few

A few dedicated members brought inspirational items to display and read homework stories about Gatherings in the country, A home made trophy, The Storm, Two tapestries like family friends and Satyr in my garden.

 

The information

Terry read out brief information about copyright and the Byrne Convention. The basic point is copyright exists once you create something and lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. In case copyright is infringed it is wise to keep good records of your creations. Your computer keeps good records so don’t delete your works of art.

 

The Exercises – paint pictures with words

Leonie challenged us by handing out pictures and asking us to use words to paint the picture. The descriptions we painted were The serene pool; The outdoors lit with fairy lights; The table, chairs, glasses at midday; Birds in the trees;  The golden backdrop and a fisherman; Hedges, freshly cut grass, a metal table and chairs; Oh what a feeling; A modern elegant kitchen and the promise of nouveau cuisine; & Cycling in the Snowy Mountains.

Leonie gave a second exercise asking us to describe a scene or experience. Our descriptions covered The Sussex Inlet Picture theatre; Bea’s playground; My scan; Lunch is delayed; Excited anticipation; A red sunset over the hill; Rain down the car window; Pumpkin time in Collector; and Soft fluffy pillows then an explosion.

The Homework – more painting with words

Use your existing picture from the exercise above and write more or another story from the picture. Or choose a picture or magazine cutting and write a story about it describing the scene, the characters and what happens next.