Thursday, 22 February 2007

A sample from a timed 8minute exercise given to the Group with a set title of 'Rabbits in the Moonlight'

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'Rabbits in the Moonlight'

by Emily Baker  25/01/07

 
Bobtails. I see them. Rabbits.

Skip, jump. Skip, jump. Can a rabbit skip ?

I'd swear they do tonight. That white flash as they scale the bottom rung of Pa's fence.

 

'Bunny!' Lou calls.

'Shsh, you'll scare 'em,' I say.

'Are the bunnies running away from their mommy ? ' she whispers.

 

The moon moves out of the oak tree, a huge cheese of light.

And I hold her chubby hand tight.

We have escaped.
 

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Below is another sample of work from a timed written exercise given to the Group

The following piece is exactly 100 words. A mini saga.

Snowy Night

by Tony Callaghan 8/02/07

Runny nose, aching arms and legs. Sore throat. Freezing on this tube. That f-----g, obnoxious, blazing announcer on the speakers. Droning on at every stop. Volume turned right up.

' Attchoo! '

Do me a favour, mate. Put your hand over your mouth, for f---k sake! I'm already full of cold.

Bo---cks, then! In a foul mood. It's a horrible time of year, is this. Roll on spring.

Here we are. Hope she's left the heating on. The daft mare turned it right down last night. Just can't get rid of this f-----g cold.

God, I hate winter. Roll on spring !

 

 

 

 

 

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