What could be better than spending a whole day talking about writing, sharing stories and getting on with some writing? On Wednesday 13 June, I was delighted to hold a creative café writing residency at Short & Sweet in Wimborne where I did just that. The idea originates with my publisher, Gill James, who provides information about the project here.
I was joined by writers from Wimborne, Blandford and Poole who brought with them a range of fascinating writing. It is a privilege to read stories in development and be able to raise questions to help navigate a writer’s journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and came away with a few new story ideas myself. As an added bonus, I was asked to write a poem as part of a seaside garden project.
The next creative café writing residency takes place on Wednesday 20 June in the café at the Bridport Arts Centre. Several writers have already signed up to meet me there. Following that, I’ll be at the café in the Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum on Wednesday 18 July from 11am — 3pm. Do get in touch by emailing gailaldwin@btinternet.com if you’d like to:
- get feedback on up to 1,000 words of writing
- discuss a writing project
- kick start a new piece of writing
- purchase a copy of Paisley Shirt
Thank you to Jen and Dan for hosting the very first creative café writing residency in Dorset at Short & Sweet.
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This writing residency experience sounds like an amazing time, Gail, for both for you and the participants. I’d so like to attend! Unfortunately, that pesky Atlantic Ocean is in the way. Oh, well…Thanks for keeping us updated and I’m looking forward to hearing about the next residency at the Bridport Arts Centre. Have fun!
Thanks, Jim.