Something is Stirring
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Joanna in Creativity, Scotland
A reminder that our creative, writing lives can still be stirring, even in the depths of winter. Like the snowdrops, we might just be waiting for the first signs of spring.
Tell Your Story: Women’s Writing Retreat, June 2010
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by Joanna in Scotland
The centrepiece of this year’s programme is the 4 day women’s writing retreat, taking place June 14 – 18 2010
This summer writing retreat is the perfect opportunity to:
take time out to reflect on the stories you’ve been telling
expand and develop the stories you want to be writing, and living
add a creative dimension to the story [...]
Absorbing Writing Moves to Scotland
Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Joanna in Scotland
Different places inspire us in different ways.
Hills, mist, mountains, huge expanses of sky and layer upon layer of history: that’s what works for me.
And the place where I can encourage and create the space for you to write has to be the place where my words also flow most freely.
So Absorbing Writing is shifting its [...]
Writing Retreats in Sardinia
Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia
Thanks everyone for your interest in future dates for the writing retreats in Sardinia. The May retreat went really well and we’ll be sharing some words, pictures and stories from it soon.
We’re currently working on some plans to make the retreats at Ca La Somara even more laden with goodness to recharge your batteries and [...]
What’s the Absorbing Writing Baxter?
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia
If you make something remarkable, that’s because there’s something to talk about. ~ Seth Godin
It’s what Godin calls ‘the baxter’.
That extra sharp point on the top of your new rock climbing shoe? It’s a baxter. That service you get at the spa after your massage is over? Oh, you mean the baxter!
Reading his piece got [...]
Meet Your Writing Retreat Leaders: Joanna Young
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia
The writing retreats in Sardinia are run by myself, Joanna Young, and Emma Bird. We also run this site and do all the admin and paperwork, and answer your emails and calls about the retreats. We thought it would be a good idea to share a bit about ourselves to help you get to know [...]
Do You Need to be a “Writer” to Go on a Writing Retreat?
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Joanna in Creativity, FAQs
I know that a lot of people worry they might not be ‘enough’ of a writer to go on a writing holiday or writing retreat. I hope by reading this post we can persuade you otherwise!
You most certainly do not need to be a professional writer or published author to come on the writing retreat [...]
Can You Tell Me More About the Accommodation?
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Joanna in FAQs
One of the great things about a blog is that you can share the answer from one person’s question so that everyone else can read it too.
As I mentioned the other day, Emma and I deal personally with all the people who enquire about and sign up for the retreats. That means we get a [...]
Get to Know the People behind Absorbing Writing: Writing Retreats in Sardinia
Posted on 02. Mar, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia
One of the things Emma and I have noticed about people attracted to the writing retreats in Sardinia: you want to get to know a bit about us first.
And why not? You’re making an investment of time, of money, and not least your creative energy into this week away. It’s not surprising you’d want to [...]
Time to Come Out of Hibernation
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by Joanna in Creativity
It seems to have been a long winter already. I don’t know about you but I’m itching for the spring to come, to be able to shed some layers, and to emerge from winter hibernation.
The prospect of a week in Sardinia in early May is pulling me forward through the dark winter months. [...]