Where do I begin......
As a first timer, experiencing this festival was great. I loved the vibe, atmosphere and authors. As I didn't know what to expect this festival was brilliant and a great first impression.
My favourite sessions were "Influence and the Media" with Tasneem Chopra and "We're All Going to Die" with Leah Kaminsky. These two women were not only empowering, but incredible individuals that showed knowledge, insight and great passion. They displayed the importance of if you really love something you should do it, and for that I not only learned something but I am very grateful and appreciative.
The other sessions were also fantastic and beneficial. It was interesting to see and hear authors views, opinions and facts about all things writing. Each author showed and shared knowledgeable insight of what it is like to be an author.
Not only was it tiring and exhausting but a great opportunity to gain knowledge and help on how to be a writer and the tools you must have to go about it. I have always thought about writing a book, but never really believed that I had the ability to, but also the drive and motivation. Somehow, the writers motivated me and I'm sure many others, instilling in them that if you believe in your abilities you can achieve anything you put your mind to. THANK YOU!
A big sincere thank you to Sue Gillett, who was a brilliant, enthusiastic and lovely lecturer that showed and displayed absolute professionalism and passion through out the whole festival. Not only was she helpful but you could see the love she has for the subject. If only all of my classes were like this I would be one happy university student. THANK YOU SUE.
All in all, WRITERS IN ACTION was a fantastic subject and opportunity for anyone pursuing to be a writer or anyone that is generally interested in books and reading. I would highly recommend it as I learnt so much in just a few days. I will definitely be back.
- Written by Hediye Besim.
No comments:
Post a Comment