“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
I came to the Bendigo Writers Festival, with the dulled and cynical
eyes of a 47 year old emerging writer and artist but this quote written in the
Minpins by Roald Dahl, shows that magic can be found in the words and conversations
that have taken place at the Bendigo Writers Festival. Sue asks, “What is a
festival,” and I can say now that for some, it is magic that can create changes
in the lives of the aspiring writer. It shows you hidden pathways into
publication. It gives you friends that you can share your words with on places
such as Facebook and Blogger. If you listen hard, you can pick up clues about
how to apply “bum glue” to just get on with the act of writing or how to glean
ideas.
Also fascinating, was the enthusiasm of youth-our WIA
students that were electrified by the festival that they want to prolong the
experience by creating writing groups, sharing photos and blogs in a larger forum such as Facebook and newspapers.
“My candle burns at both ends it will not
last the night but ah my friends and oh my foes it gives a lovely light” (motto
of Roald Dahl)
This quote could easily refer to
the Bendigo Writers Festival and the lovely light that it has shed upon us.
Thanks for the opportunity.
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