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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Searching for an Oasis and Finding Ca’ la Somara

Posted on 24. Oct, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia

October in Sardinia. Finally, the chance for Emma and me to put our plans into practice.
Except, the plans changed, as plans do. Because some things hadn’t quite worked out the way we expected (the way things do). And because we both knew, deep down, that were there things we needed to add [...]