Why Cornwall Is The Perfect Place For Inspiration

When I came to Falmouth to study for my degree, I knew I'd be somewhere I felt comfortable. I live in Devon after all, and had barely been away from home, so this was my opportunity to break out of the comfort zone, but also live somewhere vaguely familiar. It was a reassurance, knowing I wouldn't be overwhelmed by a massive city.

Since then, everything about Cornwall has become so familiar, and it went from a comfort blanket to the perfect environment for creativity.

As a writer, I'm constantly searching for inspiration, and like to immerse myself in new environments while writing. Many writers prefer a busy area, sitting in coffee shops while city life hustles and bustles around them. I like a busy atmosphere, but also the innocence of a rural area with heritage behind it.

This is why Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Redruth, Penzance etc. have given me so much inspiration for my work. I knew I wanted to improve my writing skills, and not only has my course helped me do that, but it's given me more motivation to be creative in general.

I've achieved things that would seem insignificant to some, but to me, they mean the world. Writing multiple articles, managing social media, recording a podcast - they're just some of the things I've done since beginning the course. If it weren't for my lecturers motivating me, or my coursemates inspiring me with their own projects, I wouldn't have become the writer I am today. Without my time in Cornwall, it's unlikely I'd be writing in coffee shops and libraries the way I do now, with passion and excitement.

For that reason, I think Cornwall is the perfect place for those who want to explore their creativity. Whether you're a writer, artist, musician, or anything similar, you'll find something that interests you and gives you the foundation for your work. Nowhere else can you find a beautiful coastline with beaches, along with the charm of the seaside town, filled with unusual places.

Three years here was enough for me to confirm my creative streak, and I'll remember it, no matter how many places I venture to in the future.