ThoughtTree – Kick Start your writing

ThoughtTree ‘Kick Start’ Session 08/07/2016 with Debs Developing character and tension First Writing Exercise. Think about a very close childhood school friend. You may or may not still have contact with this friend; this does not matter. Any era, Primary / Junior / Senior School / College / Uni Concentrate on how they (or you) […]

ThoughtTree – Gothic Style Writing

This session was about Gothic Style of writing and we were going to learn how to construct a tale of mystery, deceit and woe. ACT I. SCENE I. A DESERT PLACE. THUNDER STRIKES Enter three Witches. FIRST WITCH. When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? SECOND WITCH. When the hurly […]

ThoughtTree – The invisible writer

The Invisible Writer: a ThoughtTree Writing Workshop 1. “Reading a good story is like being in a vivid and continuous dream’ John Gardner 2. “Write relentlessly until you find your own voice. Then use it” David Sedaris 3. “Definition of a writer: someone who spends time with invisible friends. And is mean to them.’ 4. […]