The gift of writing!

Know someone who would love to play with words more?

Give them the gift of time, support, warmth and writing, in a way that works for them. 

Wordspill

If they'd like to weave writing into their life regularly, then Wordspill is the way to go. A private writing community with a focus on writing for play and personal discovery. It's all about seeing what happens, surprising yourself, understanding yourself, having fun. With the support of me, and others who are writing for play, curiosity and insight. 

Members get:

• two in-depth guided writing prompts a week, published as a printable pdf so they can make their own workbook if they want
• access to the archive, with prompts galore
• 5 zoom gatherings a month, including co-writes, a campfire (time for sharing) and a 90 minute workshop
• a private facebook community for sharing and chat

You can gift one or three month membership. Read more about Wordspill here

Howsham Mill Writing Retreat Days: 13 April, 29 June, 5 October 2024

These days are somewhat legendary. Based at the beautiful working watermill at Howsham, near York, we write in a restored 19th century folly (think mini mini castle!) set aside the River Derwent in the midst of a nature reserve. It's magical. 

I facilitate some reflective writing time, then participants have plenty of time to work on their own thing: writing books or poems, planning for work, journalling,  blogs... whatever. I have plenty of resources if people need ideas. And quite often there's napping, swimming, yoga, painting too. Lunch, plenty of cake and drinks are all included. 

Howsham is very much a 'rustic' charm eco-venue. It has a composting loo, and there is a flat but often muddy walk from the car park. Which means it may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or who love their creature comforts! You can read about Howsham Mill retreats here. 

Nature Writing For Wellbeing Circle

These run on a Tuesday morning through the year, drawing inspiration from nature, the season and our notebooks. We meet in Rowntree Park, York. I guide you through some writing and reflective activities. There is cake. Read more about Nature Writing For Wellbeing here

So, how does it work?

1. Decide which gift you'd like to buy, and do it

2. You'll get a confirmation email

3. I'll contact you asking for your recipient's name, and the address you want the gift voucher posting to - you can either send it directly to them, or receive it first so you can add your own gifty touches or personal note

4. I'll send it in the post first class

5. Writing gift sorted!