Reflections on travel writing
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
I love this picture of the boats in Alghero harbour.
It talks to me of what I love most about travel writing.
Capturing the colour of an experience, the essence of a place. The time to stop, watch, reflect and wonder.
The time and space to reflect on what you’ve seen, what you’ve felt, heard and experienced, [...]
Travel Info
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Travel
Plane. Ferry. Train. Coach. Car.
There are so many ways of getting to Sardinia and joining us for our writing workshops and retreats.
I’ve gathered together some information on your travel options for getting to Sardinia. There should be something that works for you, wherever you’re coming from.
Click through the links and see which way is [...]
People watching
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
A black and white photo of a fisherman at Alghero harbour.
Watch quietly. Listen. Observe.
Then describe what you see. Add colour to the picture. Bring the story to life.
from Joanna in Edinburgh
December 2007
Photo Credit: Alghero Fisherman by ulybug on flickr
Sardinia in October
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Sardinia
I don’t know how the weather is where you are in October. In Scotland it’s cool and grey and we’re starting to pine for the sunshine. I find it hard to imagine but I’m prepared to believe what Emma tells me about Sardinia in October (she should know – she lives there!).
That’s it’s [...]
Brevity, simplicity, clarity
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
We’ll be looking at some key ingredients of absorbing writing in the 4 day workshop: brevity, simplicity, clarity.
This picture got me thinking about the workshop and some ways of getting into that clear frame of mind.
Take a look at this photo of the harbour – and then think for a moment.
What does it teach you [...]
What you’ll need to bring
Posted on 21. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Sardinia
When it comes to packing your suitcase remember that Italians are in a league of their own in the style stakes – and that goes for men as well as women.
Must-have items include:
stylish warm weather clothes because Sardinia’s summer lasts until November
some SPF30 to stop you turning lobster red
your favourite sunglasses.
You’ll need them [...]