My First Writing Getaway

 Hello!

I know it's been a little while, but I wanted to tell you all about my first writing getaway from the end of June till the beginning of July. Surprise surprise, I visited Brighton on my own with full intentions to write my heart out! Spoiler: I did just that! Before we get into the details of what I've been writing, let's talk about my trip preparation. 

Prior to this trip, I hadn't spent much time writing creatively for a while. It had been months since I last sat down and wrote something for myself that wasn't work-related. Quite frankly, I was ready to get back into the swing of things and this was the perfect way to do so.

If you've been around here a while, you'll know that I went to University down in Brighton a few years ago. I loved living there and had to go back for inspiration. I booked myself a week off work and down the country I went. As much as I love Brighton, I didn't want to go down there without a plan and start writing on a blank page. So, to make sure I used my writing time wisely, I decided that I'd be writing a new story. 

I had the idea of my new story idea swimming around in my head for a while, so in the weeks leading up to my journey, I planned. By planned I mean:

• Created a Spotify playlist capturing the stories vibe
• Created a Pinterest board to get a feel for the story
• Character preparation
• Written an outline of what I wanted the story to achieve

And with these things, I packed my iPad and spent most of my time writing in different cafes across Brighton. I made a great start on the story, but most importantly, I found that spark to write again! I even found myself writing poetry whilst sitting on the pebbles watching the sea. It's amazing what a change in scenery can do for the soul.

I started writing my new project, a witchy lesbian novel, and I'm still writing it weeks later. I know writing takes time. I'm just surprised I haven't bounced to a different project yet! It feels good to have that writing spark back. So, if you're a writer and looking for a  sign to take yourself on a writing retreat, this is it! 

I created a little reel of my trip that you can check out on my Instagram. The trip itself was needed, not only to refresh my writing spark, but I found myself spending some much-needed quality time with myself. I'm already planning my next one!