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At the Open Meeting to discuss the future of what was The Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers there was a lively discussion about the new name. We decided to leave suggestions with a (self selected) 'naming team' to come up with something which might make sense of all of the discussion so far.
Before starting the (very entertaining) performance evening we heard the suggestions from the 'naming team' and voted. We chose "The Fed: A Network of Writing and Community Publishers".
The new website is at http://www.fedonline.org.uk Go and join us.
I've corrected an error in the Links to Interested Groups Page Have another look.
| Morning Workshops (10.30 – 12.30) | |||||
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| Number | TITLE | SYNOPSIS | LEADER | ROOM | |
| one | FWWCP – Now What? | How did we come to this and where do we go from here? Discussion of the FED’s problems. | Lynne Clayton | 101 First Floor | |
| two | How to encourage the non-reader to write | Would
you like to encourage others to write, especially people with reading
and writing difficulties? Then come along for some practical tips. There will also be a short session on being a 'writing-hand' for others. |
Pat Smart | 103 First Floor | |
| three | What role for worker writers in the 21st century? | A look at the writing of proto worker writers and some Fed writers - discussing the issues raised and developing themes to pursue for the present day. | Nick Pollard | 201 Second Floor | |
| four | Getting the Details Right | This workshop will be looking at all the little details that turn a story - short or full-length - into a great story. | John Malcomson | 203 Second Floor | |
| five | Thinking Out of the Box | Writing poetry isn’t always a question of stating the obvious or of providing the listener/reader with comfortable creative options. In this workshop I will guide participants towards alternatives to the self-evident, exploring how to get the best out of your writing by literally ‘thinking out of the box’. My workshop will also have a performance element, where I will work with writers to enhance their ability to read out loud. | Agnes Meadows | 303 Third Floor | |
| eleven | Continuous Reading | Continuous Reading and Networking Space AM and PM | Lounge Basement | ||
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| Afternoon Workshops (15.30 – 17.30) | |||||
| Number | TITLE | SYNOPSIS | LEADER | ROOM | |
| six | Plot? What Plot? | Look at the "rules of engagement" to create, structure and energise your narrative. | Anne Patrick | 101 First Floor | |
| seven | Writing for Radio | In Your Own Voice - using writings/diaries to create a sound piece | Roger Drury | 201 Second Floor | |
| eight | The Transatlantic Fed Project | Looking at the book which is soon to be published and creating some writing around the project. | Stephen J Parks | 303 Third Floor | |
| nine | The @lien presence | Are they among us? Have they ever been among us? Or is it all hokum?
Whatever your opinion come and express it at Andy's workshop. |
Andy Smith | 203 Second Floor | |
| ten | Survivor | Selecting, Publishing and Promoting Survivor and Disability Poetry through a Small Press. | Simon Jenner | 103 First Floor | |
| eveniing | Celebratory Reading | Readings of the night... ...evening at least. | Basement Auditorium | ||
| It is intended that 'The Fed: A network of writing and Community Publishers' will organise other events similar to the 'NEW-FED Mini-Fest' in other towns and cities in the coming months. These will be promulgated on our new website which is at http://www.fedonline.org.uk Join us there. |