The Frozen World
DAILY WRITING inspiration
GOING TO EXTREMES
New online Winter creative writing course for January 2025
starts 6 JANUARY 2025
“Some say the world will end in fire,
some say in ice.”
Robert Frost
Our planet, Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot, is one of geographical extremes, from icy polar expanses to deep ocean trenches to vertiginous mountain peaks. And yet, it is the cold, uninhabitable places of the earth that may hold the key to our survival.
This January, join me at the ends of the earth for four weeks of environmental writing and creative prompts to explore wintering, survival and the frozen places of both the natural and the man-made world, in your daily writing practice.
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 teacher…
…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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"Highly, HIGHLY recommend. I will be back!
The course was brilliant. Thoughtfully constructed, and full of insight, knowledge, and interest. Challenging, meaty, exciting, I really looked forward to the daily email.”
Nuala O’Connor (ire)
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"A week since I finished and I already miss it!
Really helped me to get back into the habit of writing daily, and I have lots of notes and drafts to come back to... Thank you so much for the initiative and the inspiration.”
Eleanor McClean, UK
Sign up for The Frozen World:
THE EMAIL ONLY OPTION
€36.00
Daily prompts and inspiration delivered
direct to your Inbox.
Access to the end of challenge Group Reading.
If joining the challenge after 7 January 2025, you will
receive the prompts in order, beginning
on the date of purchase.
THE facebook group OPTION
€48.00
As the Email Only Option above, plus:
Access to the private FB group
and writing community.
Closes 7 January 2025.
✦✦✦ Apply for a scholarship if you are a low income or under-represented writer (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, working class etc.). See FAQs below ✦✦✦
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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ENGAGE WITH A WRITING COMMUNITY
Post your piece, a fragment or just an update on how you’re getting on in the Facebook group. Receive encouragement and helpful support by reading and responding to each other’s work.
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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Not at all. While the Facebook group offers access to a like-minded community, I also offer a ‘quiet’ Email Only version of the challenge, which has proven very popular.
If you don’t use Facebook or wish to avoid social media but want to establish a daily writing practice, this is the perfect option for you.
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I want my writing events to be as accessible as possible to those who want to take part, especially in difficult times.
To address this, I’ve introduced a tiered system of payment — please choose the option that best suits your situation and income.
I also share discount codes from time-to-time to my writing community and mailing list - subscribe at the sign up box at the bottom of the page.
However, if you are a low income or under-represented writer (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, working class etc.), and would like to apply for a free sponsored spot please drop me a line here with Into the Woods Sponsored Spot in the subject line by 23 December 2024, telling me about your interest in creative writing.
Minimum of 4 sponsorship spots available.
If you would like to donate a sponsored spot simply purchase a place as normal and add a note during the checkout process.
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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.