La Dolce Vita!
DAILY WRITING inspiration
An Italian Odyssey
30-day online creative writing event for Summer
Caesar, Marco Polo, Galileo, Da Vinci, Montessori, Prada –
for millennia, Italy and its people have explored, conquered and shaped the world.
From the heart of the Mediterranean, the influence of the ‘Bel Paese’ has reached far across Europe and the globe, through Empire, exploration and immigration, carrying with it its rich cultural heritage, spanning language, history, philosophy, science, industry, art, music, literature, film, fashion, food, wine and much more.
Join me for an Italian idyll and 30 days of writing prompts where we’ll explore ‘the sweet life’ and through your daily writing practice discover exactly what the Romans (and the Venetians, Milanese, Florentines, Sicilians…) have done for us.
Is the 30-DAY writing challenge right for you?
You Want To Write But…
you don’t know
where to start.
“I don’t know what to write. I’ve too many ideas and can’t pick one. I’d love to join a writing group but don’t feel I know enough yet.”
you have lost
your writing mojo.
“I used to write regularly but am out of practice and have lost confidence and motivation. I need focus and a creative re-boot ”
you are stuck
in a writing rut.
“I’m bored of my writing and need fresh stimulus to create new work. I want to be stretched and inspired by exciting new voices.”
Imagine If You Could…
Make a daily commitment to your writing.
Find new focus, inspiration and motivation.
Embrace the blank page and quiet the voice of your
inner critic.
Experiment with fresh styles and subjects.
Connect with a supportive community.
Write at a time and a pace that suits you.
Are you ready to begin?
meet the creator
Hey there, I’m Angela Carr, a poet and educator…
…who firmly believes in the redemptive power of creative writing. Wherever you are on your writing journey, the act of recording your thoughts and ideas has a power and agency all of its own.
Your voice and your creativity belong in the world and helping writers tell their unique stories is at the core of everything I do as a teacher and mentor.
AWARDS:
Arts Council Literature Bursary Award 2021
Shortlisted for Arts Council Next Generation Award 2020
Winner of the iYeats International Poetry Prize 2019
Winner of The Poetry Business Laureate’s Prize 2018
What Writers Say:
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“Best poetry prompts I've ever seen, bar none!
Full of great ideas, helpful guidance, good humour and plenty or room to manoeuvre… What a wonderful way to spend the month!”
Caroline Wellman, US
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"A wonderful, seamless experience!
I think of it as storing up ideas to work on, my poetry preserves to see me through winter. I don't know how Angela manages to keep the ideas coming!”
Siobhan Flynn, Ire
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“A brilliant mixture of direction and freedom.
Completely transformed my month, my mental health and, after a very tough year, helped me build a new creative practice in an area I’ve always loved.”
Chloe Orrock, UK
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"Segued beautifully with my life...
Writing about and from ‘the body’ offered so many opportunities for developing reflective writing, depth, memory, craft and humour.”
Aislinn Joy, Ire
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"Well researched, thoughtful and fun!
The Miracle Machine | Writing the Body 30-Day Challenge was inspirational, motivational, and challenging in all the best ways.”
Joseph Kerschbaum, US
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“Immensely fun and inspiring!
The prompt and the writing tip would be so spot on with what I needed to hear, it disarmed my automatic defences and opened up the writing space.”
Maura McDonnell, Ire
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"A lovely way to read more poems!
I loved the challenge. I signed up to the Facebook group and I found the sharing on there motivational; it made me keep going and even prioritise it in my day.”
Julie Runacres, UK
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"A swirl of ideas tickling the brain!
I loved this refreshing and stimulating easy access course. Angela's tone is energising and playful, making it a fun starting point each day.”
Madeleine M., Aus
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"Helped me reconnect with writing daily.
Facilitated brilliantly by Angela with great prompts, clear direction to keep momentum, and the community of poets is inspiring and encouraging.”
Barry Lennon, Ire
Sign up for La Dolce Vita:
la dolce vita writing challenge
€45.00
Daily prompts and inspiration delivered
direct to your Inbox.
The Process
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EMBRACE THE MESSY FIRST DRAFT
Set aside 15 minutes each day to free-write around the email prompt or tackle the creative task. Don’t worry about whether it’s good or bad; enjoy playing with ideas and trying something new.
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LEARN & GROW AS A WRITER
Break out of your comfort zone, test yourself, and discover new poems and poets. By Day 30, you’ll have a regular writing habit, a bundle of new first drafts and a glowing sense of achievement!
FAQs
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Recent studies have shown that people who write every day experience less stress, fewer mental health issues and improved health overall.
And the best part? These rosy health benefits begin to kick in after only 4 days!
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Often our creative time and space can seem like a luxury rather than an essential part of our self-care, and we resist making time for it.
I recommend writing for 15 minutes as it’s a manageable chunk of time in our busy days. It’s short enough to not feel like a hardship but also just long enough for us to overcome that pesky internal resistance.
Aim for 15 minutes each day and if inspiration hits and you find your writing groove, keep going!
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Of course you can!
The 30 day writing events are designed with the beginner or emerging writer in mind - the daily prompts are packed with ideas to stimulate your imagination and get you writing each day.
Just go with an idea that speaks to you and jump in.
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The 30 Day Challenge focuses on creating a new habit, overcoming obstacles in your writing practice and generating new materials.
The aim is to encourage creativity and exploration free from critique or judgement, as it’s not helpful to the early stages of new work.
If you choose an option with access to the private Facebook group, you are encouraged to read and respond to each other’s work in a positive and supportive way.
I do not provide personal feedback on this programme. However, if you would like to receive feedback on a sample of your work at the end of Miracle Machine, a 20% discount on one-to-one mentoring sessions is available here.
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When you click on the sales button above, you’ll be taken to a secure sales page and checkout. Please fill out your details and don’t forget to include your preferred email address for the daily prompts!
Payments are processed by Stripe and can be made via Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay and more.
If you have a discount code or gift voucher, this can be applied at checkout.
When the transaction is complete you will receive a confirmation email with additional information about our kick-off date of 1 August 2023.
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Cancellations can be made with a full refund up to 3 days before the programme begins.