Is It Time to Bring Your Words Out of Hiding? February Writing Weekend
Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by joanna in Dates, News, Scotland
Is it time to bring your words out of hiding?
Is it time to…
- Let your words breathe
- Take the lid off your writing
- Tell the story you’ve been waiting to tell. You’ve been aching to tell
- Banish that gremlin that says ‘but I’m not a writer’
- Write with rhythm, with passion, with the beat of your heart
Then the Out of Hiding writing weekend has been designed just for you 
I’ve linked this weekend with the image of the snowdrop:
Simple. Quiet. Strong. Compelling.
Emerging from the darkness of the winter.
Out of hiding.
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Ready to join us?
The writing weekend is at Lendrick Lodge, near Callander in the Trossachs, central Scotland, February 19 – 21st
Cost £195 including food and accommodation
You can find out more including how to book here: February Writing Weekend
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PS If you know someone else you think might be interested please do pass it on!
Know Someone Who’d Enjoy a Writing Retreat in Scotland?
Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by joanna in Info, News, Scotland
Do you know someone who needs the space to write and who’d enjoy a writing retreat in Scotland?
If so, please do let them know about the Writing Space writing weekends and retreats…
As a thank you, I’ll send you a £20 Amazon gift voucher each time someone signs up based on a recommendation from you. (Don’t forget they’ll need to tell me you sent them!)
Thanks for helping to spread the word about the Writing Space
Writing Retreats in Scotland: 2010 Programme
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by joanna in Dates, News, Scotland
I’m delighted to announce the 2010 programme of writing weekends and writing retreats.
You’ll find more information on location, prices, what’s included, writing focus, how to book and so on by following the links.
2010 Writing Retreats in Scotland
February 19 -21: Out of Hiding Writing Weekend , Lendrick Lodge, Trossachs, £195
Summer 2010
June 14 – 18: Tell Your Story Women’s Writing Retreat, Cambo House, Fife, £445
4 day writing retreat in the sumptious house and gardens at Cambo on the East Coast of Scotland, near to St Andrews.
Enjoy the time and space to explore and expand on the stories you’re writing and telling, in the stories you share, the words you write, the language you use, the life that you lead…
You don’t need to be ‘a writer’ to join us – just be interested in and curious about the stories that run through your past, present and future…
***Only 3 places left**Book soon!**
Autumn / Winter 2010
Please note: I’m not currently taking bookings for an autumn / winter retreat, but if you’re interested please do drop me a line at joanna [@] thewritingspace.com and I’ll keep a note of your interest and keep you posted with possible dates.
7 Reasons to Enjoy a Writing Retreat in Scotland
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by joanna in News, Scotland
I have to confess to being something of a fan of Scotland.
It’s the country where I live, work and walk, hour after gorgeous hour, drinking in its beauty. But what is it about Scotland that makes it a perfect venue for writing reatreats?
Here are 7 reasons that I came up with:
1. The landscape reflects and illuminates your inner landscape: towers, castles, bridges, mountains, rivers, falls.
2. It works in any season. Your mood, your words, your powers of reflection shift and adjust with the natural cycles of the year.
3. It’s never too hot. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to write when I’m too hot.
4. There’s plenty of space. It’s easy to get away from the madding crowd.
5. There are rich seams of history wherever you go, reflecting the time lines and layers of your life
6. The light is constantly changing, creating the space for every shade of light and dark to emerge through your words
7. It was good enough for George Orwell 
What would you add to the list?
PS The collage of photos is from my Images of Scotland set on flickr. Click on the link for more images of Scotland.
The Treats of an Autumn or Winter Retreat
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by joanna in News, Scotland
I visited a potential venue for a 2010 writing retreat the other day. It was a grey, misty, November-ish kind of day… which got me thinking about how much grey, misty, November-ish days can add to a writing retreat.
Treats like:
Coming back into the warmth of the wood fire
Feeling the solid stone walls sheltering you from the wind
Watching the mist drift over the hills
Curling up on the sofa with a good book
The breath of winter on your face, your skin washed clean with rain
Slowing down to watch the light change, over and over, on the hill over the water
A good Scottish breakfast to kick start the day
The burst of energy that comes from a walk in the cold air
Waking up your senses as you kick through leaves and splash shoes with mud
A safe haven, an old stone house, lights, a fire, good company.
The space to write
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Please note: I’m not currently taking bookings for an autumn / winter retreat, but if you’re interested please do drop me a line at joanna [@] thewritingspace.com and I’ll keep a note of your interest and keep you posted with possible dates.