Why Sardinia will allow you to create absorbing writing
Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
I’m not much good in this hot weather.
Up to 30°C and I’m still firing on all cylinders. But when the temperatures soar to 37°C in the middle of the day, I spend more time trying to keep cool – an ice cream? a swim in the sea? a refreshing glass of limonata made with [...]
Writing Workshops In The Sun
Posted on 13. May, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
Are you looking for writing workshops that you can combine with a short break in the sun?
At Absorbing Writing we believe in combing writing with pleasure, which is why our workshops are set in the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia, and take place in the warm (but not searingly hot) sunshine months of April/May and [...]
The Pleasure of Writing in a Café (Part 2)
Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by Joanna 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 Joanna 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 [...]
Why I love writing on the beach
Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
When it’s warm and sunny (like today), there’s nothing I love more than starting the day sitting on a sandy beach, breathing in the sea air and writing a few pages of my diary. In fact, I did just that this morning.
I’m not sure what makes it so special. The grains of sand between my [...]
The magic of Sardinia (and how it helps your writing)
Posted on 17. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
I’ll never forget the moment I fell in love with Sardinia.
I was living in Milan at the time, where the cold, damp weather and the permanent smog left me yearning for sunshine and winter walks along the beach.
I was desperate for a holiday in the sun but as a young, strapped-for-cash journalist, my budget didn’t [...]
A writing holiday in Italy: something to look forward to
Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
Apparently today (7th January) has become known as Holiday Day, because it’s “the most popular day of the year to banish the post-Christmas blues and book a summer holiday.” (It must be true, I got that from a Government news site!)
It’s easy to see why – first day back to a full working week, all [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]