Janine

I was first introduced to the Lightwriter when I was around ten. Before that I tried bliss boards etc. Before I had tried the Lightwriter nothing seemed to fill the communicational void.

The Lightwriter not only broke down communicational barriers, it also broke down a lot of educational barriers for me. It gave me a love for both the spoken and written word in both the English language and the Scottish language.

Over the years, I have had short stories and flash fiction published in literary magazines and on creative writing websites. Click here to read my profile which includes links to some of my fiction writing.

I am also a volunteer at a youth workshop that encourages children in Glasgow to write poetry, songs and raps. I have recently become a volunteer for the Piping Centres ‘Noting the Tradition’ that will involve me using my Lightwriter to interview pipers.

In 2010 I was awarded a mentorship on the prestigious Clydebuilt Apprenticeship Scheme: a one-year process that culminated in the launch of a poetry booklet in 2011.

In July of this year, my short play ‘Daddy Bang Bang’ was selected for the Page to Stage scheme organized by Playwright Studio Scotland.

I have also got a extract of my novel in the publication Duality 5.

I have recently made it into the final group for Playwright Mentoring Scheme run by Playwright Scotland.

My ultimate ambition is to get a novel published.