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Re: [writers-535] New Meetup: Edinburgh Writers Meetup - Tuesday June 8th

From:	Nicola
Sent on:	Wednesday, June 2, 2010 11:38 AM

This has been great entertainment!

I for one am not offering any opinions or suggestions, as I am one of those who has only attended once - and not because I didn't like it (or the toilets or p or fart smell or whatever else), but because I live in Perth and happened to be in Edin that day and unfortunately am not able to travel to Edin weekly to meet with these very great people *feeling sorry for myself* . I hope to be able to attend again, even if only now and then as I found the group really nice. An interesting mix of people with varying writing talents and opinions. I would encourage everyone to stick it out, as there is really much to gain. This is a great group.

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From: Neil Clark

Date: 02/06/2010 08:59:32

To: [address removed]

Subject: Re: [writers-535] New Meetup: Edinburgh Writers Meetup - Tuesday June 8th

I love how entertaining the email threads have gotten recently!

I would just like to say two things -

1. As long as we still get to read out our work and receive feedback and inspiration from such a wide range of people, I'd have thought everyone would be happy. I don't see how this new format will hinder that.

2. People (mainly people I've never seen before) seem to be putting in their tuppence-worth about the venue being unclean and generally not nice enough. What do they want, perfectly starched linen and personal place settings? The Waverly has everything we need - it's quiet, it has character, and it has enough space so that everyone who turns up can get a seat. I'm sure they'd even let people bring baby wipes in if they feel that strongly.

I'd also like to say how happy I am that the group is back on, because I feel I've become far more confident as a writer since I started coming a few months ago, and everyone I've met has been very charming in their own unique ways.

C U Next Tuesday!

Neil

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 3:43 PM, josie <[address removed]> wrote:

Andrew

Cheers for all your organising efforts lately! Sorry you seem to have been getting some negative feedback from some people about our meetings...

As one of the "regulars" I think the existing formula is spot on - it's been working really well for me anyhow, I've come on in leaps and bounds over the past year, and it's been great to get to know the work of the other regulars well and really get to grips with their work...

I think there's often a bit of confusion when new people join the group - maybe we need to clarify that we're not a creative writing workshop meeting but a meeting for writers who have existing projects on the go. We have had pretty high numbers at the group lately though, so if some of the new folk want to try a different formula at the Mercat then I reckon that's a nice idea. Several people had wanted more guidance with their writing so perhaps a workshop meeting with set tasks every week would suit them a lot better than the way we do things at the Waverley. I was aware of about 4 other groups operating in Edinburgh so hopefully everyone can find a group they feel comfortable with.

I'll be opting for the dingy, murky abyss of maniacal ramblings and primeval prose that is upstairs at the Waverley on a tuesday night every time though.

Josie

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:30 AM, charlie skinner <[address removed]> wrote:

So that's THE LAW is it? Wheres my name on the reply? And what happened to my mercat comment?

--- On Tue, 1/6/10, Andrew <[address removed]> wrote:

From: Andrew <[address removed]>

Subject: Re: [writers-535] New Meetup: Edinburgh Writers Meetup - Tuesday June 8th

To: [address removed]

Date: Tuesday, 1 June, 2010, 12:22

Hiya

The idea is that you can now bring your own writing to read EVERY week, if you want. Therefore there should be more of our own writing than ever before, but also a bit of reading from works that show us what we can aspire to. It reflects the greater attendance at Writer meetups than at Reader meetups over the last couple of months. I'm happy to change this format if it doesn't work, but lets give it a few weeks first.

Andrew

On 1 Jun 2010, at 11:26, charlie skinner wrote:

That is the worst idea I've heard for a long time Andrew. It's supposed to be a writers group or at least it was. A place where WRITERS gather to discuss writing...it's not a book group.I can't believe you're so susceptable to some malcontents who have just joined or who seldom or indeed have never turn(ed) up for meetings. Catch a grip pal. All that's going to happen is that people who are either too lazy or incapable of producing anything from their own pathetic imaginations will just read out what they have no chance of emulating themselves. How is that going to motivate anybody to produce individual work of interest?

--- On Mon, 31/5/10, Andrew <[address removed]> wrote:

From: Andrew <[address removed]>
Subject: Fwd: [writers-535] New Meetup: Edinburgh Writers Meetup - Tuesday June 8th
To: [address removed]
Date: Monday, 31 May, 2010, 21:45

Hi all

Sorry for the absence of meetups over the last couple of weeks. We are back! Next week.. with a slightly new format. Bring your own writing or bring someone's else work to read.... the choice is yours.

Cheers

Andrew

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From: Andrew <[address removed]>

Date: 31 May 2010 21:43:01 GMT+01:00

To: [address removed]

Subject: [writers-535] New Meetup: Edinburgh Writers Meetup - Tuesday June 8th

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Announcing a new Meetup for Edinburgh Writers!

What: Edinburgh Writers Meetup

When: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:00 PM

Where:
Waverley Bar
1 St Mary's St
Edinburgh
0131 557 1050

Learn more here:
http://www.edinburghwriters.com/calendar/nmpsnynjblb/

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