29 August 2018

Record of meeting 29 August 2018

The writers

Helene, Trevor, Pat and TerryApologies Pauline

The words of the day

Germane – relevant

Nefarious – wicked or criminal

Chamois – small European Antelope

Chamfer – grove or channel cut on an edge

Mugwump – an aloof or independent person

Bagatelle – something of little value or importance

Jabot – Frill or ruffle at the front of a shirt or blouse

Exoplanet – a planet which orbits a star outside our solar system

Writing from words of the day

The writers wickedly used the words of the day to write about - No religion please, I was hunting, In the Pyrenees Mountains and Scandals in Parliament House.

Reading of homework

The writers were not afraid to readout stories about - A dark flash, Winter is with us, Dancing shadows and Shadows are my friends.

Exercise – Breath holding champion

The writers held their breaths while writing about - Free diving, The Guinness book of Records, Next to the WC and He always was political.

Exercise – the secret to a successful life

The writers concluded the secrets to a successful life are - Stick up for yourself, Bubbling with energy, Vivid imagination and Be tough.

Homework

Write the outline or a short story of crime noir. Pat has proposed we publish an anthology of crime – submissions welcome from past, lapsed and present members. 

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