Changing places and shifting perspective
Posted on 29. Feb, 2008 by Emma in Creativity
My stay in England has been unexpectedly extended and it looks like I’ll be here for another month. Not that I’m complaining. It’s lovely not having to charge around at 150kph (see, I’m all European now), trying to cram in seeing dozens of people in a matter of days all because my time in the [...]
The Pleasure of Writing in a Café (Part 2)
Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by Emma in Sardinia
Last week, Joanna blogged about the joys of writing in a bar or café. Like her, I love it, too.
I love watching the shouting out of orders and the quickness of the barmen as they respond. I love listening to the gurgling of the coffee machines which give rhythm to my writing. And I love [...]
Alghero’s sunset and how it helped my writing
Posted on 18. Feb, 2008 by Emma in Sardinia
I’m back in England but still dreaming about Alghero.
As I’ve blogged about before, the coastal city has had a special place in my heart ever since my first visit back in December 2002.
But this time around, it was a truly cathartic experience.
I’ve been struggling with my writing for a while. Not my everyday writing but [...]
The Pleasure Of Writing In A Café
Posted on 11. Feb, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
There’s something about cafés that helps us to write.
Sometimes it’s the opportunity to sit, dream and wonder. Sometimes it’s the chance to people watch, to pay attention, to be truly mindful of what’s going on – and then write what we see. Perhaps it’s something to do with the ‘time out’ signal we [...]
Writing Doesn’t Need To Be A Lonely Business
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
Writing doesn’t need to be a lonely business.
Of course some parts of the writing process are deeply personal and private, but sharing our words together is a great way not just to stretch and improve the way that we write but also to rediscover the fun, the spark and the passion in the writing process.
Join [...]