Hello! I’m Gemma Seltzer, writer and founder of the Write & Shine programme of seasonal early morning writing events.
What is ‘Writing with the Seasons’?
A gentle space for writing, reflection and noticing the world around us.
I share a prompt or idea inspired by the changing seasons. It’s a way to stay connected—to nature, to creativity and to ourselves.
This year, I’m going on regular Artist Dates, as Julia Cameron describes in The Artist’s Way: small solo joyful adventures. So far, I’ve watched butterflies, swum in the sea, looked up at stars, played with Lego and admired the colours in Celia Paul’s paintings.
These moments help me feel braver in the world. They give me energy, new ideas and space to listen to myself.
I’m also thinking about how our creative rhythms shift—how we might feel quiet in summer or full of ideas in winter. Especially as women, our writing often follows its own cycles. Sometimes we need rest. Sometimes we’re bursting with energy. The key is paying attention to what we need.
What to expect
Writing with the Seasons is where I share how I write in tune with nature—and with my own inner seasons. You’re welcome to join in: respond to a prompt, reflect on your own rhythms, or simply read along.
I hope you find something here that supports your own writing life.
Why seasonal writing?
Writing with the seasons means paying close attention: to the light on a winter window, the tilt of a spring flower, the taste of cherries that takes you back to childhood. It’s a way to connect with the world outside and the feelings within, too.
I’ve been writing with the seasons for many years, and running the Write & Shine morning seasonal writing programme since 2015.
This approach of writing alongside the seasons brings unexpected ideas and a feeling of possibility. More vulnerability and connection, both on the page and in relationships.
I’ve found this approach really does brings unexpected ideas, deeper connection and a sense of possibility. That’s what I’m reaching for in my writing and workshops—and what I’ll share with you here!
The Writing with the Seasons illustration is created by Polly Lindsay.
