5 Reasons to Visit Sardinia

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia

There are so many reasons I wanted Joanna and I to run our Absorbing Writing retreat in Sardinia, the sunshine island I moved to six years ago.
Here are some of them:

1. The sea. Sardinia’s coastline is spectacular. From stretches of white sandy beaches to intimate, secluded coves,  Sardinia boasts surprise after surprise. As for the [...]

Time for Capuccino in Sardinia

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia

This time last week I was in England and it was freezing. Well, below freezing actually. Something silly like minus four. I couldn’t stop staring at the icicles that had formed on a light outside the garage.  I’d have been warmer if I’d dressed properly but these days I don’t own anything heavier than a [...]

10 Things You Want from a Writing Holiday in 2009

Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by Joanna in Creativity

Never mind the credit crunch, it’s impossible not to look ahead at the start of a  new year.
It’s the time you make plans, daydream, set resolutions and intentions, and work out what places you want to visit in the 12 months ahead.

Maybe “writing holiday” or “writing retreat” has determinedly made it to your wish list [...]

Welcome to 2009: Your Year to Enjoy A Writing Retreat

Posted on 04. Jan, 2009 by Joanna in Creativity

Happy New Year from everyone at Absorbing Writing!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and start to the New Year.
Thoughts inevitably turn to holidays at this time of year.  Places you want to go.  Things you want to study, learn about, do.  Dreams you want to turn into a reality.
I wonder if 2009 will [...]