At the April meeting of the Writers’ Circle, Karen Bluck introduced the topic ‘How to stir your Imagination’ using play memories from childhood.

Individual members spoke about their experiences of inventing games using random household gadgets, turning them into imaginary objects, and role play.

In small groups, members used those ideas to develop a variety of short stories. The session concluded with an entertaining discussion on the use of dreams as a potential source of ideas in writing craft.

The next meeting is on 13th May, when we will be having group discussions and doing short exercises about historical fiction writing, including time slip and time travel fiction.

Non-members (over 18) always welcome. Cost £4 per session.

Newby Library, Scalby Road, Scarborough. 7.00 pm for 7.15 pm start.

Report submitted by Karen Bluck