{"id":383,"date":"2018-07-16T20:41:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T20:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nethergatewriters.org\/?p=383"},"modified":"2021-03-06T09:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T09:45:50","slug":"chattering-from-the-chair-wednesday-11th-july-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nethergatewriters.com\/?p=383","title":{"rendered":"Chattering From The Chair – Wednesday 11th July 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had the first of our summer meetings last week, and our Chair, David Carson, has all the details for you all.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Note of the Meeting of 11 July 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Present – Sue, Abby, Ray, Aileen, Richard, David C.
\nApologies – Rosie, David F., Roddie, Craig, Colin<\/p>\n

1. Business.<\/strong>
\n(a) Fifty Shades:
\n– Waterstone\u2019s require a form to be completed before they stock books. Abby has done this and will chase up
\n– Press release: this has been done, but will not be sent until Waterstone\u2019s is settled.
\n– Tweeting campaign for more publicity has been discussed but no action as yet
\n– selling success by Fiona (Discovery Centre) and Richard (Cairn no Mhor)
\n– endorsement for Fifty to be sought, with two proposals<\/p>\n

(b) A new Project.
\nWe discussed what this might be, and arrived at tentative suggestions that will need to be explored by the group as a whole.
\n– more substantial in terms of length than Fifty
\n– short stories?
\n– thematic link, broadly interpreted
\n– not too prescriptive at this stage
\n– quality control by peer assessment and possibly tutor advice
\nWe agreed that we needed to have the parameters set out within a deadline. We fixed this as 19th September (which is probably the last of our summer meetings). This means that it will be a standing item at each meeting, and that all members need to be involved.<\/p>\n

2. Writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Two pieces:
\n(a) Sue\u2019s \u2018The Approach of New Year<\/strong>\u2019 is the second chapter of her Tay Bridge story.
\nWe all liked it and thought the descriptions were vivid and authentic. Also the characters, particularly Archibald and Tam are well portrayed.
\nWe looked at the show\/tell dimension, and Sue agreed that some of the backstory could be conveyed by dialogue or action. Much enjoyed by all, and looking forward to the next instalment.<\/p>\n

(b) David\u2019s \u2018Battle of Wounded Knee<\/strong>\u2019 is an attempt at creating memoir from experiences that aren\u2019t personal. While the voice of the narrator was convincing, there was discussion about the tense used. Perhaps it would be improved by going for present tense throughout.<\/p>\n

3. Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University has ceased giving free lets to any organisation. So we need to find elsewhere. Richard will pursue the Fire Station possibility. Meanwhile, thanks to Aileen\u2019s generosity, we will meet at her abode next time (25 July). If you will be attending, email Aileen and she will give you directions. We hope to have a good attendance!<\/p>\n

David C. 14 July 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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