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.
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
How Water Affects Your Creativity and Your Writing
Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
Have you ever thought about the effect that water might have on your creativity? Or noticed the way that your writing flows better when you’re near water, watching as your words tumble and flow onto the page?
If you’re anything like me you might have noticed it subconsciously or intuitively. I tend to [...]
7 Delicious Reasons To Use Ice-Cream As Part Of Your Marketing Strategy
Posted on 10. Jun, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
Ice-cream keeps on coming up in our conversations about the writing workshops in Sardinia.
It’s partly because I hear Emma talking about ice-cream on Twitter, and I’ve started associating ice-cream with Emma, with Sardinia, with the warmth of Italian sunshine.
Partly because we’ve got some plans to include a little bit of people watching with an ice-cream [...]
What Inspires You To Write?
Posted on 18. Mar, 2008 by Joanna in Creativity
Writing inspiration is my theme this month at Confident Writing, and it’s got me thinking about what it is that inspires us to write.
Maybe it’s things: words, people, teachers, places, music, a poem, a mood, a painting
Or maybe you’re fuelled by a writing purpose, the intention that lies behind your words: to tell your story, [...]
Changing places and shifting perspective
Posted on 29. Feb, 2008 by Joanna 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
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 [...]