Record of meeting 17 May 2017

The writers

Terry, Cath, Elizabeth, Helene,

The words of the day

Succour – help, aid, support

Nascent – having knowledge

Luddite – opposed to technological change

Bellicose – argumentative, hard to get on with

Plus Pink, Khaki, Purple and Café

Writing from words of the day

The four dedicated writers gathered the words of the day and quietly produced knowledgeable stories: Elizabeth – A young man, Terry – Alfie, Helene – A phone call and Cath The show must go on.

Reading of homework

Three writers shared their homework stories: Helene – Like a story from 17 Magazine, Elizabeth – A Yellow hibiscus and a caftan & Terry – The old man.

Exercise 1 – Look through the Peephole

Elizabeth – sounds of laughter, Terry – Into the night a funny poem, Helene – Thunder and rain & Cath – The police at the door.

Exercise 2 Not at all how I recall it happened

Helene – Childhood memories, Cath – I did not cry, Elizabeth – Not how I saw it & Terry – The scream.

Homework

My life flashed before my eyes or any other topic that contributes to your creativity