Killaloe from across from David Rice's Hedge-School of Writing
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David Rice, author, teacher, photographer pondering the group shot from the banks of Lough Derg. Note the palm trees.
In March I had the happy privilege to attend the Killaloe Hedge-School of Writing. It is hosted by David Rice and his collaborator, Kathleen Thorne. Together they make a great team. Participants varied from a teenaged boy named Patrick to folks of all ages--about fourteen of us in all. From the school location on the Ballina side of Lough Derg we could enjoy the beauty of Killaloe across the way. Lough Derg is a gorgeous wide place on the River Shannon at the eastern end of County Clare.
Here in Charlotte, I rub elbows each Monday with word lovers like myself. Barbara Lawing, writer and editor, chairs the informal group and encourages us to write on-topic for a homework assignment. At our weekly meeting we read our creations aloud to each other. We then do a spontaneous free-write 'in class' on a topic or word, after which we see what we each came up with in 10 minutes. It's fascinating to listen to the variety of viewpoints that emerge from one simple thought. Everyone should free-write 10 minutes a day--minimum! You'll be surprised what your inner self will reveal. It's cheap entertainment, too.
2 comments:
Love your blog. Wish I were a better writer. Just don't think I have it in me.
Of course you have it in you. Writing is just pulling it out. Sure it's effort, but worth it. Tell me a story about Emma. :)
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