This month we would like to give you an update on what has been going on for several months behind the scenes at The Story Mint. It's very exciting.... and slightly chaotic!
And the reason is that we are preparing for our presence at a major educational conference - to be held at AUT in Auckland on 14 - 15 November. CS4HS (Computer Skills 4 High Schools) are widening their audience to include all schools. 150 delegates from schools throughout NZ are expected to attend and everyone will have the opportunity to test the prototype of Stylefit for education.
Suraya has been immersed in this work for the past few months along with an incredible team from Callaghan Innovation. Part of this work has involved writing the feedback scripts and testing them with students from Waiuku College and Western Heights Primary School. Suraya is looking forward to presenting the results of this work, and the new technology, at the conference and to receiving feedback from teachers.
The Story Mint will also have a stand at the conference to promote the new version of Stylefit.
There will be a full report from the conference next month.
Serials
It's always a wonderful feeling when one of our serials comes to a conclusion and this month we have a stunner. Rosemary Wakelin, one of our most loyal and talented writers, has produced a chapter which will take your breath away. Here is what two of our members said about the final chapter of the serial Sailing:
"What can I say except that this was worth waiting for. This is intelligent, sensitive and mature writing and a fitting end to this story. Well done, Rosemary."
"I found myself welling up at the end. What a poignant, touching, wonderful ending...well worth the wait. Rosemary, that is a beautifully crafted chapter...There's so much I could say but the chapter speaks for itself. I am so pleased you were the writer booked to finish this serial. You did it proud. Thank you."
Do yourself a favour. Find quiet spot and read Sailing form the beginning to its emotional conclusion.
And while you are taking some time out for yourself, read Premonition which is a new serial started by Hemali Ajmera. Was Lea's vivid dream real? How did Julia die and how did Lea know the colour of the trunk the police found her body in?
We'll have to wait until the writing team writers produce the next chapters to start answering these questions. . This story has lots of possibilities and when The Story Mint writers get writing amazing things happen.
And that's all for this month. Once again, thank you for your support, and happy writing.
The Story Mint team
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