God’s fingers separate night from day, light and dark, past and future
The sun is out
and
in its thin light
and
promise of warmth
I’m finally,
at long
long
oh so
long
long
last,
unfolding,
uncurling,
shapeshifting
into summer
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“The beginning is always today.”
Mary Woolstoncraft Shelley (1797-1851) – credited as a pioneer of early science fiction. Her best known work, the novel Frankenstein (Modern Prometheus), published in 1818, and then revised in 1831, blends philosophy with Gothic horror.
SCHEDULE
ALL COURSES AND ONE-TO-ONE INTERACTIONS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY. I AM WORKING WITH WRITERS ONLINE, HOWEVER, VIA ZOOM AND FACETIME.
Those writers I have worked with in the past or work with now who are members of The Clunie Roses, a private online writing group are welcome to join me via zoom on September 23, October 21, and November 25, from 7pm. £20 a session or £50 for all three booked ahead.
DRAWING ON
THE WRITER WITHIN
DOTWW is a revolutionary programme of creative writing - transformational work intended for anyone who wants to write, but thinks he or she can not, or does not know how to begin. It is equally for wordsmiths who are blocked and/or feel the need to authenticate their writing voice. Also those who want to explore their being and thinking on paper. Surprising, illuminating, fun, above all safe.
TWO-DAY INTRODUCTORY CREATIVE WRITING COURSE:
LEVEL 1: INITIATION
To be held over two Sundays, (10am-4.30pm.)
Venue: Clunie Hall (http://www.cluniehall.co.uk/location) midway between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie.
Time: 10am-4.30pm.
Fee: £150 (£50 deposit payable upon signing up)
6 students max. .
Contact: Angela on 01350-724237 or angeladjeffs@gmail.com.
A SECOND-LEVEL DOTWW 8-WEEK COURSE:
EXPLORATION
Open only to graduates of Level 1. Dates and time to be agreed with those wishing to join.
WRITING THE MIND ALIVE
Proprioceptive Writing) - a form of meditational process writing that helps writers choose the right words and helps anyone seeking to sort out their reactions, beliefs and thinking on paper. You can practise at home and/or in the small group that usually meets on the first Saturday of every month.
Next date:
Location: Clunie Hall, midway between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie.
Time: 10am-midday
Cost: £15 for newcomers, thereafter £10.
If you would like to work online, tell me what you want and need and I will work by skype or facetime to help you find the right words.