It seems a distant memory – Wendy and I sat in the lounge at Whitworth Hall thinking what a wonderful place it would be to run writing workshops. These would be different we decided- the difference being that they would be residential (something we hadn’t done before ) and that this would give writers in the North East the time and space and beautiful surroundings in which to truly think about their writing and their ambitions.
We thought Whitworth was inspirational – after all Wendy had written most of Honesty’s Daughter there and we often met there to talk about our respective writing projects. It was the perfect place. Once Gillian agreed (we had already decided that without her it would just not be possible) RoomToWrite was born.
The response to RoomToWrite has been wonderful, we have some great writers on board and we have worked hard to plan and prepare everything – my printer is about to give up – new cartridges are called for, more paper too and somewhere to put all the neat and not so neat piles I am accumulating! Can’t wait for it all to ‘kickoff’ – I know we will have a memorable weekend and I hope very much that those attending will be truly inspired.
In the meantime I have a great day in Easington to look forward to tomorow. The Easington book is really beginning to take shape and I think it will be very special. I always look forward to our trips out East – lovely people, great writing, excellent lunch and a glimpse of the sea – what more could you ask for?
hey Avril
It was a wonderful, stimulating, fun, inspiring weekend, full fo creativity and comradeship. And you with your steady hand and ready creaivity, were the keystone
Wendy
Hey Wendy -thank you
It was inspiring – YOU were inspiring! There is no one who knows more about writing than you , or who has inspired and mentored others in the way you do – it is a great gift that you have and give. You always give a million percent and I know therefore you will be tired like me. I think we better stay off the ideas sofa for a while and get our breath back before March!
A x
Hi Avarill sorry I missed last seson Hospitals take for ever ,had to wait for an ambulace back home. I was wacked pout when i go home. Look forward to see you in Dec
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