A course on

………..Working with Words……...

25 March 2004

A recent one-day course on Lismore was billed as “designed to help people write about places so that people enjoy them”.  Or - as it is now called -  Interpretation.  It was run by the Nadair Trust (nature and sustainable development in the Argyll Islands region), to help those involved in promoting Lismore with writing and designing display panels, leaflets and guidebooks: all skills Lismore needs if we are to develop sustainable tourism.

With 20 years experience in the field the tutor, James Carter, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This made the time fly and the practical exercises, such as writing freely for 10 minutes without stopping, or working out why some writing worked and some didn’t, seem a lark even for those who would rather stuff mushrooms. He also gave hints on how to get started, and stressed the importance of knowing your aim and your target audience.

The afternoon was spent exploring the importance of good design: learning to use shape, colour and space as communication tools.

 Tony Perkins, James Carter Donald Black