“Today’s society calls for more from a fiction writer than a fluff-piece,” says Mollie Hunt. “It’s our obligation to bring light to the causes and conflicts of our world.” In her presentation, Changing the World Through Fiction, Mollie offered methods that even the coziest of writers can implement to gently present their values within the story. So here, with thanks to Mollie, are her notes from her talk.
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Writers’ Mill Minutes 202004 April 2020
Twenty-one people attended the first ever online Writers’ Mill meeting this month, including Sheila’s Mum, from England, and Laura (our wonderful host) from the library. We owe a huge thank you to Laura for providing and monitoring the online Zoom room for us.
Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 202004 April 2020Protected: Writing Poetry in the Modern World, from Carolyn Martin’s Workshop, October 2019
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Writers’ Mill Minutes September 15th 2019
Only 12 people attended Sunday’s meeting – perhaps we need to encourage more new member to join us and stay with us, or else we need to encourage you to brave the weather. If you weren’t at the meeting and feel we’re not addressing your needs, please reply to this email and let me know what you would like us to do differently. We are WRITERS HELPING WRITERS and this is YOUR group. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 20190915
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Writers’ Mill Minutes 20190616 16th June 2019
Our Writers’ Mill meeting fell on Father’s Day, and those members unable to take time out missed an excellent and inspiring talk about editing from Donna Reynolds, plus the chance for one-on-one advice, fantastic snacks from Robin, and a most productive discussion about our upcoming anthology. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201906
Inspiration with Carolyn Martin, April 2019
Carolyn Martin should need no introduction; but for anyone who’s not been to one of Carolyn’s Writers’ Mill workshops before, she’s a Portland poet with an absolutely beautiful website (just follow the link in her name), and some equally beautiful books of poetry, including a Penchant for Masquerades, which has only just come out. Continue reading Inspiration with Carolyn Martin, April 2019
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Writers Mill Minutes April 28th 2019
Nearly 20 people, including several new members, were present on Sunday to enjoy Carolyn Martin’s inspirational poetry session . Much poetry was written by all. Much inspiration was shared. And some fascinating and amusing discussions ensued. Rohan’s Indian snacks were a great addition to the meeting too. Thank you! Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201904
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Writers’ Mill Minutes, July 15th 2018
A small group met this month, braving the heat to enjoy a very inspiration-filled writers’ workshop led by the ever-popular Carolyn Martin. Continue reading Carolyn Martin on Inspiration – Writers’ Mill Minutes 201807
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Writing Exercise (from Teri Brown): Teri handed around scent vials during our meeting. Maybe just stand at an open window (on this lovely spring day) and see what smell reaches your nose. Then write for 10 minutes and see what story reaches the page. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201803