Thank you to everyone who showed up to today's session- and a big welcome to our two visitors who came along to watch and get a taste of things. Although the young writers seemed somewhat quieter than usual, it was still heartening to see them scribbling away, exchanging ideas and actually coming up with some very original takes on the theme of Christmas. The assignment set was for them to either write a brand new Christmas piece, or to redraft what they came up with today. It can be a story, poem, new words to an old carol - or even a panto scene - it is entirely up to them as long as they stick to the theme. I very much look forward to seeing their work.
I had a chat with Amanda today and we have agreed that, in order for the exhibition to achieve the maximum success, it would be better to plan it for some time in the new year, rather than just dashing it off and hoping for the best. This not only gives me more time to concentrate on getting the booklet finished, but also to deal with the entries of a story competition I have been commissioned to judge. And it means we will be able to make quite an event of it, with a bit of pomp and circumstance. Your kids deserve it after all the hard work they have put in since we started up earlier this year. As far as the booklet itself is concerned - I have almost finished arranging it. It has a title - "Word-Magic" - and the only other thing I need to find is a local charitable cause that would benefit from sales. Watch this space.
The next session will be on 5th December and I will be awarding all the due certificates on that day, plus there will be a Christmas Tea on 19th, so lots to look forward to.
Finally, it is with relief that I can confirm that we will be able to continue meeting after New Year and, with this in mind, I am now looking at ways of revising the Certificate trail and coming up with the next project after our exhibition. As usual please feel free to call me, text me, email me or make a comment on this blog as I am always keen to hear from you all.
Good Writing everyone!
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