On Monday evening we started a great meeting with Fiona reading the brilliant poem for which she has been shortlisted for the Margate Poetry Prize - congratulations! The homework on 'Dimension' produced a variety of takes on the subject - ranging from teenagers arguing over who saw a film in 4D (Diane), to the perspective of Google Man as he ranges over the face of the Earth reviving memories of former homes (Amanda O'), a row over food, uptightness and class (Fiona) and an elegant aunt with dementia whose mind had wandered into another dimension (Lesley), while Kerry produced a fresh slice of her novel which fitted neatly into the category of 'dimension' as two departed souls watch in consternation as their niece pays over the odds to a medium who botches the job of contacting them.
Our writing exercise on the night was to produce a piece based on a metaphor representing our relationship with our own writing, so there were references to swimming, climbing, a beloved dog, and to manufacturing a perfect spliff.
The homework for next time - Monday 7th June - is The Neurotic Therapist. Don't ask!
Any lovers of the great outdoors?
Check out this event nr Lewes , link
Kitchen Table Collaboration w/shop and Write that Novel sound especially interesting. Let us know soon if you want to go.
Finally, a couple of reminders:
East Kent Live Lit presents Tongue Tide: an evening of performances and readings
with Canterbury Laureate PATIENCE AGBABI - Not to be missed - and award-winning local poet MAGGGIE HARRIS and others.
Saturday 22nd May - doors 7.00pm, start 7.30pm, £8/£6
The Horsebridge Arts Centre,
Whitstable,
Box Office 01227 281174
An event supported by Apples and Snakes.
Some of WWW are going along so do join us if you fancy it! See you there!
August: Saturday the 7th is our Creative Writing Workshop with Caroline Gilfillan - contact Fiona to book a place.
WWW reading event in Canterbury with Caroline on Sunday the 8th August will be open for all members who'd like to read or perform pieces - and anyone who doesn't is welcome to come along, bring friends and enjoy the evening! We could have a chat in the next couple of months to see who's interested.
