I hope you are enjoying the British summer. We’ve had some really hot weather but also quite a bit of rain and I’m writing this as it’s thundering and pouring! Good for the garden, though.
But it makes me realise that the weather does affect what we do and how we behave, something we need to remember in our writing. I love a storm – so long as I’m sitting comfortably inside! But a couple’s first date in the sunshine could be totally different from one in a storm, especially if one of them suffers from brontophobia!
I’ve been fortunate to have had a lovely holiday in Ireland recently when, after a bit of a lean spell, I got down to doing quite a bit of writing. At home, I find there are too many distractions. On holiday, I drive to a favourite spot, maybe go for a walk, then come back and write until I’ve met my target for that day. And I spent one very rainy morning in the lounge of the hotel where I was staying, completely on my own, again writing to my target.
I thought you might like to see a photo of one of my very favourite writing places in Ireland. Not only does it have a long sandy beach and safe bathing but there’s a fabulous view across the bay to the mountains, plus a castle, an abbey, a cafe, a pub, a museum, free parking, a lifeguard station and, very important, facilities. So sorry I can’t tell you where it is – it’ll be overrun!
What I’m recommending is that YOU find YOUR place to write. Some writers, I know, can write in noisy, busy places like a café. Others need complete silence. You may be somewhere in between. Happy hunting!
Start of the Workshops
The first of my three, free online workshops is here. There’s an article, exercises and writing suggestions. Click here.
This one concentrates on how observant we are and how useful that can be in our writing.
I’d love to hear what you think of the workshop and whether you do some or all of the exercises, either on your own, with a writing buddy or in a writing group.
Happy Writing!
Linda
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