Cleckheaton Writers Group minutes, meeting Monday 21 November 2022

Thanks to Gemma for taking the minutes in my absence:

Present: Dali, Kathy, Barbara, Gemma

Apologies: Alice and Karen

Since last time:

Dali has done a drabble, Barbara has done a drabble, dribbles and a short story. Kathy read and gave feedback on Karen's 3 chapters. Gemma has been editing. 

Feedback:

Dali read a drabble inspired by a poem about a hare. The Scottish creature was asking a man how many lives he had. It was intriguing and curious.  Dali also read a poem about her dad, which was restrained and moving. 

Barbara read a drabble inspired by Halloween, featuring cobwebs. Some of us could identify! Barbara read a short story called 'How the crocodile lost her teeth', inspired by left behind dentures. It was a forceful piece. 

Several of these were inspired by real life events and sparked a conversation about using writing as an outlet and for mental health.

Plans:

Dali might write something. Kathy is in a busy period at work so no promises! Barbara is looking at writing about Quakers. Gemma will be editing. 

Next meeting scheduled for Monday 5 December 2022

Suggested Christmas Do Monday 19 December 2022