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General	THE WORKSHOP EXTRACT YOU CAN HEAR BEING SPOKEN IS PART OF THE STAFFORD REMEMBERS PROJECT WHICH PROVIDED THREE HOURS OF RECORDED ORAL HISTORY AND A RICH SLICE OF LOCAL SOCIAL HISTORY FOR THE BOOK. .. 2008 CAMPAIGN: POET LAUREATESHIPS FOR ALL COUNTIES AND CITIES. Did you know in Britain 25 areas already have a Poet Laureate for their city or county? Usually these two year posts are funded by applications to Arts Council England. According to one poetry publishing house there are over 44,000 active poets in the UK currently on their database. Does this mean all the other 150 or so regions are missing out on poetry promotion to schools, libraries and touring workshops? If the government's stated aim is for children to be exposed to 'culture' what better way than for all places to recruit a Poet Laureate to promote the creativity of the written word in all its forms? Now more about us . . . RBW is interested in all forms of Creative Writing produced by the Over 50s and senior citizens - we love short stories - novels - poems - factual articles - memories about social history. Older people carry a great wealth of the fabric of 'true' social history locked in their collective memory - if they don't share these memories and pass them on, much of the truth of our times will be lost. PLEASE NOTE: RBW only accept new friends who have Open Profiles and who are are genuinely interested in the art form of creative writing...
Music	During 2005 we researched music of the 1890 - 1950s as performed on the Old Time Music Halls. 2007's storytelling anthology was a light hearted frolic into supernatural and paranormal encounters. Launched on 20th Sept 2007 at the Ancient High House in the Civil War Room. April 2007: WE MADE THIS . . .Promotion tour of Stafford Remembers book. Trustees dressed as Dad's Army and Mrs Mop revisit all the Senior Citizen's groups which took part in the project:-
Movies	HOT FUNDING NEWS : In 2006 Rising Brook Writers projects were supported by Stafford Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council YOUR LIBRARY and AGE CONCERN In 2007 Rising Brook Writers gained lottery grant support for our new season of workshops and publishing projects. More GOOD NEWS about fund raising:- AND also supported RBW community projects in 2007. In 2008 RBW was grant aided by Stafford District Arts Council, Stafford Borough Council Community Fund, The Wakeham Trust and the Midlands Co-operative Society. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THESE ORGANISATIONS FOR SUPPORTING CREATIVE ARTS PROJECTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Television	LINK:http://www.comedyplays.co.uk If you're into script writing for the stage check out this site for new comedy writers wanting to break into the AmDram circuit. http://www.comedyplays.co.uk LINK: http://www.createwrt.net/ This is a brilliant site for Creative Writers (over 50s and disabled) based in the Stockport Area. Submissions accepted for poems/stories etc. Check it out. It's user and disabled access friendly. Large size fonts - audio reader/podcasts all the latest technology. WOW!!! LINK: http://www.createwrt.net/ LINK: http://www.roomintheroof.org Room in the Roof writers' forum The Art Room, Burslem School of Art, Queen's Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 3EJ - Thursday 7-9pm LINK: http://www.cityvoices.org.uk Writers' Forum Stoke on Trent LINK: Congleton Poets - Poems and Pints www.harry-owen.co.uk and www.myspace.com/harrythepoet LINK: Congleton Poet Laureate 2004 John Lindley www.johnlindley.co.uk
Books	Rising Brook Writers Projects and Publications
Heroes	2008 STAFFORDSHIRE INTROSPECTIVE: first poetry collection published 2007 Anthology Launched in Sept: , Click here to get your free text scroller.
Groups:	Writing and poetry exposed to agents and publishers (for serious writers and poets), Naked Vitality, All Poets and Authors Join, WRHAMMONS.COM's Authors Who Want to Find a Literary Agent and Get Their Book Published, Indie Bookstores, Edit Red Writers, Writeout View All Rising Brook Writers's Groups

Rising Brook Writers's Details

Status:	Single
Here for:	Networking
Hometown:	Stafford, UK
Body type:	0' 1"
Zodiac Sign:	Aquarius
Smoke / Drink:	No / No
Occupation:	Writers

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RISING BROOK WRITERS

Formed in 2005 RISING BROOK WRITERS is a UK voluntary registered charitable trust (RCN 1117227) for the Over 5Os/senior citizens and disabled writers. RBW aims are to share the joys of creative writing with others: to empower/encourage/build self-esteem/build self-confidence through self-expression by means of the medium of Creative Writing.

RISING BROOK WRITERS meets in Rising Brook Branch Library STAFFORD Staffs UK on Monday afternoons.Our main website is at www.risingbrookwriters.btik.com

RBW also holds creative writing themed workshops for senior citizens/Over 50s organisations. The touring workshops began in Spring 2006 - grant aided by Age Concern.

The 2005 library project was a themed anthology of Old Time Music Hall in the 1930s. The resulting book TALES FROM THE GAIETY was jam packed with stories/articles/graphics which showcased the talents of the group. Comedy was a new field for everyone.

Some of our group writers are absolute beginners while others are published novelists/playwrights, award winning poets and retired journalists.

The Creative Writing Workshops Tour (15-20 workshops) 2007 recorded a slice of local social history i.e. Home Front Memories. The 2007/08 workshops were led by a popular local author and university lecturer. A community workshop based anthology: STAFFORD REMEMBERS: the 1940s and early 1950s featuring pictures and memories of local residents was published in March 2008 (Awards For All).

Slide below shows the NHS Retirement Fellowship Workshop October 2007 - to see other workshop pictures please see the BLOGS above

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2007 COUNTY SHOW STAND

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DRAMA DAY 2008 - LIVE Poetry Recital and launch of Staffordshire Introspective - Drama Workshop SEVEN new plays rehearsed by professional actors and directors from Etruria Cafe Theatre 21st June MET Studio Theatre Stafford

We would like to meet Over 50s who have an interest in Creative Writing Workshops. IF YOU DON'T TELL YOUR OWN STORIES, WHO WILL?

THE ABOVE SLIDE CONTAINS IMAGES FROM 'TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL' OUR 2007 ANTHOLOGY PUBLISHED IN SEPT

The slides below depict the launch at the Ancient High House on 20th Sept 2007. Thank you to everyone concerned for making this such a special day.

2008 PROJECTS
New books and workshop projects:

STAFFORD REMEMBERS : The 1940s and early 1950s . . . a collection of memories and stories told by those who were there, launched in early Spring 2008.

STAFFORDSHIRE INTROSPECTIVE : A collection of reflective poetry by twelve Staffordshire poets. Launch 21st June 2008.

DRAMA DAY - 21st June 2008 - MET Studio Theatre - All day workshop for stage writers with professional tuition in writing scripts/stage direction with professional actors. In conjunction with Etruria Cafe Theatre aiming to add capacity to Stafford Festival.

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writingpursuit	Aug 1 2008 4:11 AM Hey, If you haven't had a chance to visit artisticpursuit.org lately, we just put out our latest issue of Artistic Pursuit Magazine featuring some of your colleagues on myspace. You can check it out at http://www.artisticpursuit.org/magazine. Remember, we're always looking for new talent, so be sure to post your work on artisticpursuit.org before July 31st to be eligible to be selected in the top three for cash prizes. We're gearing up for our next issue and could really use some good talent to promote. Best of Luck, Artisticpursuit.org
Stoke On Trent Poets	Jun 29 2008 10:29 AM thanks for adding me to your friends, hope you get chance to take a listen to my work which is usually based around music. i also write for Stoke Sounds
writingpursuit	Jun 24 2008 3:49 PM Hey, we just wanted to stop by and say hello. If you haven't had a chance to check out http://www.artisticpursuit.org yet and win some great cash prizes please do. Artisticpursuit.org provides Professional Reviews of Musicians, Artists/Photographers, Writers, Actors/Directors, and Models, that are placed in our quarterly magazine. We focus primarily on up-and-coming breakout independent artists. You can check out the latest artists we reviewed and interviewed at http://www.artisticpursuit.org/magazine/emagazine.html. In addition, each month we select 3 of the top songs, videos, images, stories, and models for cash prizes. Registration is free, so stop by our website at artisticpursuit.org, tell us about yourself and why you feel you should be promoted! Hope to see you soon. Artistic Pursuit
Steven Payette	May 29 2008 3:54 AM Thanks for the add! Steve
Elizabeth	May 23 2008 8:09 PM Thanks for the add on my new page. Waving a big hello from the Valley of the Sun. Elizabeth
Andy Briggs	May 17 2008 1:34 PM Andy Briggs is being interviewed on BLOG TALK RADIO about the launch of his two upcoming books! Check out: www.blogtalkradio.com on Sunday 9pm GMT - click on the LSPC Reviews show on the home page!
CJ West	Apr 26 2008 12:13 PM Hey, Hope everything is going well for you. I just handed off my new book to my first pre-reader. I've still got about 2 months of editing to do, but it's time to get some feedback on the story. I've begun line editing and if all goes well with this first read, I may be ahead of schedule for my October release! CJ
Nellie	Apr 4 2008 6:47 PM Thank You so much for the add my new friend. Stay in touch. Hugs, Nellie
Andy Briggs	Mar 21 2008 9:24 AM Follow my continuing adventures in getting published with two new video blogs on my official site: www.whichsideareyouon.co.uk
Hear an Unknown Artist	Feb 1 2008 2:38 PM I just finished a new piece called “My Garden”. It is my most honest and vulnerable piece I have written. Your thoughts are much appreciated… and needed. Thank you for your love and support; as I travel down paths, once forgotten. Unknown Artist~
Hear an Unknown Artist	Jan 30 2008 9:50 AM Thank you for adding my reading page. This art project has gone beyond my expectations. Thank you for this. I am working on a new piece fueled from “I am Who I am” and the overwhelming response I received. I keep reaching a little deeper each time I write. Each time wondering if I am going to far, and I might loose my readers or listeners, my doubt has thus far been silly. Thank you. Sincerely. Thank you! Unknown Artist
Apex Reviews	Jan 21 2008 9:43 PM Thanks for being our MySpace friend! Looking forward to reviewing your work soon. Your Friends At Apex Reviews www.apexreviews.net info@apexreviews.net
Gill Whitehurst	Jan 8 2008 2:45 PM Thanks very much for adding me as one of "yer mates". Glad to have met you all. Gill
Unknown Artist	Jan 7 2008 4:45 AM Thank you for adding me. I hope you have a moment to read to words I write. I created this site to write freely with out judgment of those around me. Please do not mistake judgment for opinions. I long to hear your words, whether my writings encourage you, anger you, connect with you. I want to build a community where people are free to speak their feelings without persecution. Obviously I am a private person and I respect other's privacy, so do not feel obligated to leave comments on my page or writings, but please feel free to send me a message. Comments are welcome as well perhaps your comments will reach another. I long to hear from you all. If you connect with my words I would ask you repost this. If you do not "feel" my words I respect that, perhaps though someone one of your friends will. That is after all my purpose as an artist. To connect with people through art. I look forward to amazing conversations. An Unknown Artist
Julie Ann - Peppertree Press	Dec 20 2007 1:45 AM Thank you for taking the time to add us to your list of friends. Stay in touch and keep reading and writing! Julie Ann
Ella Race	Dec 14 2007 5:26 AM Happy Christmas Rising Brook Writers, and a Happy New Year, Regards Ella www.ellarace.com
Xavier House Publishing	Nov 10 2007 7:06 PM Thanks for the add!
Shawn Sturgeon	Nov 3 2007 2:54 PM Hi, Rising Brook Writers! Thanks!
PATCH	Oct 26 2007 7:20 PM Thank you for the add! Its always great to meet and talk with other writers...right now, I am interested in television writing...My fav writer is Stephen King. My fav screenplay is Chinatown, and I am a fan of Edgar Allen Poe.. Love, Patch
Gaynor Lewis	Oct 8 2007 6:35 PM Thanks for the add ~ glad to be friends :) Have a wonderful week!
TWiN▼Poetry	Sep 1 2007 3:13 PM Thank you for your kind message about "A Poem for the Ancient Trees" by our current "Pick of the Week" poet, Robert Priest. Each Friday we feature an alternative track from the current "Pick of the Week<" artist and Robert uploaded this as a surprise for this very purpose. He has managed to put into words what so many of us feel. That we want something to survive us for the sake of the generations to come and yet we live in a world which seems hell-bent on leaving nothing left for our children and our descendants. You can hear more of Robert's work on his MySpace page which is at: myspace.com/robertpriestsongs Thank you for your continued interest in the TWiN spoken word poetry collective. Good Luck ! Ron TWiN Third Wednesday in Northfields www.myspace.com/twinpoetry _________________________________
Ella Race	Aug 31 2007 1:17 PM Thank you Rising Brook Writers, Wishing you every success with your project. Regards Ella
Precise Edit	Aug 15 2007 4:44 PM We hope you have a great week! --The Precise Edit Team
From the Darkness Risen by Jessica Jewett	Aug 10 2007 12:41 PM Hey! I thought I'd drop by and leave some love on your page. Hopefully you're not melting in the heat like I am here in Tennessee. Jessica Jewett http://www.lulu.com/walelabooks http://www.jessicajonesonline.com
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Mike Poll - Cornerstone Books	Jul 3 2007 12:26 PM Have a great day and a better tomorrow.
Debra Leigh	Jun 25 2007 1:11 AM One last call in case we missed anyone out there with a great piece of creative work…. Hidden River Arts fiction and drama competition deadlined June 20. But include a copy of this note with your submission and we’ll give you a grace period…just hurry! We want to hear from all of you. $1000 prize in each category and publication in the awards anthology….www.hiddenriverarts.org for all information and application forms.
Precise Edit	Jun 24 2007 12:50 AM Thank you for the positive comments about our recent blog post. --Precise Edit
Elizabeth	Jun 5 2007 11:55 PM Hi there, stopping by to say hello and wish you the best. Elizabeth UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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