Eleven other writers, a mixture of experience and genres, arrived
fresh faced and bushy tailed to participate in the day long course. Tamsyn
began by expelling negative thoughts with a smashing talk filled with
inspirational quotes and anecdotes of success. I won’t go into detail as I wouldn’t wish to
ruin the day for you, should you wish to book and attend, but one particular
quote hit a chord with me.
Miranda Dickinson provided us with the all-important
writers’ survival kit – piece by piece. Again this was a very thought provoking
session which gave me a boot up the ass regards certain aspects of my routine
that I have possibly neglected or abandoned in recent months. That will be
rectified!Julie Cohen’s session was a practical delight as she filled the room with post-it notes which immediate made my stationery loving heart sing. I know, sad isn’t it? Anyway, she showed me yet more ways that I can use the little blighters to help regards planning and even synopsis writing.
My immediate tasks following the course:
1. Delete my ‘epilogue’ and create chapter ninety
2. Purchase yet more coloured post-it notes
3. Revise my personal writer’s survival kit
4. Complete the final stretch of my project
5. Re-watch the film ‘The Jerk’ – such a funny movie.
I highly recommend booking yourself on any of these writers’
courses – not only do you receive much needed knowledge and a motivational boost
but the trio revitalise your creative spirit with humour, humility and their genuine
friendship.
For further details please visit their websites - you won't be disappointed...Miranda Dickinson
Julie Cohen
In addition to this fabulous course, I was given the very best start to my creative weekend by Late rooms.com who arranged for a surprise envelope to arrive at the hotel prior to my arrival. Imagine my confusion whilst checking in when the reception lady said 'You've got mail' - I don't think so, sweetie. She was right. Marvellous Mary of the 'make magic department' belonging to Late rooms.com had sent me lovely new fountain pen... with a little note saying 'isn't this a novel way to start a great weekend' - Mary, you were so right! It just shows the simplest of gestures in our busy lives can truly delight.
It made my two night stay a delight enhancing the one day course into a mini writing retreat for myself - it would have been rude not too.
2 comments:
So glad we were able to inspire and re-invigorate you! And what a wonderful present from Mary.
Thanks so much for coming, and for this fab write-up. It was brilliant to meet you!
The pleasure was all mine. I would recommend other writers come and share a day with a delightful trio.
All the best, Bernadette
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