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Plan to pack a Link
Free writers workshop on how to publish
Swindon Wide We’re always keen to see The Link in far off places and would be really glad Following a successful writers day in November, California based crime
and use social media to market your talent
when you go on your hols
writer Jenny Hilborne from Haydon Wick is leading another half day
to receive pictures of you holding the magazine in context.
event on Saturday 2 February, 1pm to 4pm.
Thanks to Sarah Chilvers who included the March 2012 edition on a once
Jen, who has had two novels pub-
The November workshop spon-
in a lifetime expedition to the Galapagos Islands with her husband Dave. She
is pictured with a pair of blue footed boobies more interested in looking their lished by a traditional publisher as sored by Basepoint Business Centre
well as self-publishing her third, will and Swindon Link was enjoyed by
best for the camera.
provide tips and techniques and a twelve budding writers. Those on
Send your shots to [email protected]
wealth of information on different the waiting list will be taking part on
approaches to turning hard worked 2 February. Join them at Basepoint,
words into something that can be Rivermead Drive, West Swindon.
consumed by a wider audience. The event is free, but a £2 donation
She will also talk about resources on for refreshments will be requested.
the internet to improve writing and Booking is essential. Contact Juliet
about using social media as a promo- Platt: juliet@treetopscommunica-
tional tool, and provide an insight to tions.co.uk or call 01793 727994 to
the American market. reserve a place.
Develop your inner self
through journal writing
Over two years ago Swindon Link writer and personal development coach
Juliet Platt decided she would write a book about her life-long hobby of
journal writing, and now that it is published, she’s offering an eight week
course to pass on tips and techniques.
A delighted Juliet received The
Journal Writer’s Handbook from the
printer in December and explained
how she had almost given up on the
idea altogether,. “All budding writers
know that nagging feeling of self-
doubt whenever a project seems to
lose its momentum. At one point I
was so unsure about whether I could
stick it out that I actually wrote in my
own journal that the book may or may
not see the light of day. Ironically less
than three months after writing those
words I pushed the publish button and memories. Journal writing helps
and ordered 50 copies from print-on- us discover inner resources we didn’t
demand company Blurb!” know we had, and the book aims to
Juliet has long been a passionate introduce new journal writers to its
advocate of journal writing and has simple power.”
250 conducted well-received introductory The Journal Writer’s Handbook is
workshops and talks on the topic. With available to buy direct from Juliet at
BIKES ON SHOW the right focus and intention Juliet £12.99. Contact her at: juliet@tree-
maintains that journal writing can be a topscommunications.co.uk
All shapes, sizes and powerful means of self-coaching and Follow her at www.bit.ly/jwhbook
prices at: personal development. Journal writing workshops
She said: “People are always sur-
SWINDON CYCLES prised by how rich and varied journal Eight weeks from Wednesday
at Lower Shaw Farm
writing techniques can be. It’s not just
SUPER STORE a question of writing down everything 20 February, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
you did today. There’s much more Costs £80. Mail Juliet to reserve your
where the See the lightweight to get curious about in terms of our space: juliet@treetopscommunica-
• Choice is great modern electric bikes intuitions, dreams, physical symptoms tions.co.uk
road models and
• Prices are right Parts, accessories & Valentine’s black tie ball at Isambard Community School
• Parking is free repairs by trained staff ❦ ❦ with the Nathan Jones All Star Jazz Band
Thursday 14 February, 7pm
Tel: (01793) 700105 Organised in aid of Prospect Hospice by Simone and Bryce Chamberlain
60a Beechcroft Rd, SN2 6QD in memory of their mother Shelley
Between Stratton Crossroads & Kingsdown Tickets £15 include a two course meal and entertainment.
Licenced bar. Auction & raffle
www.swindoncycles.co.uk Tickets from Helen Boddy, Isambard Community School, 01793 705400
Open: Mon to Sat, 9am to 5.30pm or mail: [email protected]
or www.ticketsource.co.uk/valentinesball/ (booking fee applies)

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