A Sensory Love Affair with Sardinia
Posted on 30. Jul, 2008 by Joanna in Sardinia
I’ve just been for a swim and now I’m sitting on the crowded beach below my house. There’s no need for a towel. In a few minutes, thanks to the strength of the early evening sun and the salty sea breeze, I’ll be dry. Wet sand, made up of tiny grains of pink granite, slide [...]
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, [...]
What people are saying about the writing workshop
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by Joanna in Snippets
One of the great things about 1) writing your own pr material and then 2) putting it out through a blog is that you get almost immediate feedback, comments and reactions.
Here are some of the things that people have been saying about “Absorbing Writing” so far:
From Business Blog Angel:
Joanna has teamed up with another BusinessBlogAngel [...]
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 [...]
Travel Info
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Travel
Plane. Ferry. Train. Coach. Car.
There are so many ways of getting to Sardinia and joining us for our writing workshops and retreats.
I’ve gathered together some information on your travel options for getting to Sardinia. There should be something that works for you, wherever you’re coming from.
Click through the links and see which way is [...]
People watching
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
A black and white photo of a fisherman at Alghero harbour.
Watch quietly. Listen. Observe.
Then describe what you see. Add colour to the picture. Bring the story to life.
from Joanna in Edinburgh
December 2007
Photo Credit: Alghero Fisherman by ulybug on flickr
Brevity, simplicity, clarity
Posted on 24. Dec, 2007 by Joanna in Creativity
We’ll be looking at some key ingredients of absorbing writing in the 4 day workshop: brevity, simplicity, clarity.
This picture got me thinking about the workshop and some ways of getting into that clear frame of mind.
Take a look at this photo of the harbour – and then think for a moment.
What does it teach you [...]