On 9 November Jo and Jeremy led a session on ‘Writing for Laughs’.
Jeremy gave us an illuminating comparison of the humour of P.G. Wodehouse and J.B. Morton’s ‘Beachcomber’ column. Jo told us about her own experience of doing stand-up, how it’s done, and a few examples of jokes from her routine.
A fun and interesting meeting!
Finalists for this year’s prize tell us how they did it.
My story ‘Seven Ways to Let Go’ is included in the new anthology from Sonder Books!
It’s a great read, but writers might also consider submitting to Sonder, who put out a wide range of collections. They don’t pay anything, but if you just want to get your work in print, it’s worth considering.
At the Saturday morning meeting in the Clocktower Café Nick read us his new poem, a ballad based on traditional Finnish folklore, which was much appreciated and admired. This led onto a fascinating conversation about creation myths and mythology in general.
A thoroughly enjoyable session, many thanks to all.
I have once again updated my list of writing competitions…
Janet Maile says:
I thought the members of Croydon Writers might be interested in a project I have started. I am looking for short stories suitable for reading aloud to loved ones who are sick or have lost the ability to read for themselves to publish on my website. There is no charge to readers or writers.
Hearing is the last sense to disappear. I was inspired to start the project by my niece, who sat reading to mysister during her last days. Although she could not move or speak, I am certain it brought her comfort.
I would welcome any contact from your writers
Croydon Writes. Attend a writing workshop, get free tickets, write reviews. What’s not to like?
Besides being a stalwart, long-time member of Croydon Writers, and our Treasurer for many years, Ethel Corduff achieved international recognition with her book Ireland’s Loss Britain’s Gain, about Irish nurses in the UK. She has also published Blackberries and Crubeens, a charming memoir of her childhood in Tralee.
On 12 October she gave us a very interesting account of her personal experience with self-publishing. Several members have considered or taken this route, so it was a useful discussion as well as being entertaining.
Scrooge and Marley, my self-published prequel to A Christmas Carol is now available on Amazon! Details.
