Witch Trip Edinburgh is a unique and captivating experience that takes participants on a journey through the dark and mysterious history of Edinburgh's witches. Led by knowledgeable and engaging guides, this walking tour is a must-do for anyone interested in the occult, witchcraft, and the paranormal. The tour begins in Edinburgh's Old Town, where participants gather to hear stories and legends surrounding the city's infamous witch trials. These trials took place in the 16th and 17th centuries and resulted in the execution of countless women accused of witchcraft. As the guides recount the tales of these persecuted women, participants are transported back in time, able to imagine the fear, superstition, and hysteria that surrounded the witch trials. As the tour progresses, participants visit key locations associated with the city's witchcraft history.
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The Sport of Writing by Nnedi Okorafor
Originally published in Writers of the Future Volume 29, this article written by Nnedi Okorafor provides useful writing tips on how to start writing and even more specifically how to start a story. She discusses her personal story beginning with a career as a professional tennis player and how this provided her greatest writing lesson learned. Nnedi explains the battle she fights when beginning a new story, when facing the dreaded blank page and her ultimate triumph that has made her one of today’s most successful fantasy writers.
“The Writers of the Future experience played a pivotal role during a most impressionable time in my writing career. Everyone was so welcoming. And afterwards, the WotF folks were always around when I had questions or needed help. It was all far more than a mere writing contest.” —Nnedi Okorafor
When I was sixteen years old, I learned one of the greatest lessons I could learn as a writer. This was four years before I wrote my first creative work, so I didn’t know this at the time. I was barely paying attention, really. I was too busy trying to win. I was in San Diego, California on the hot tennis court, Wilson tennis racquet in hand, Reebok tennis shoes on my feet. These were from my corporate sponsors, but I loved their products, too.
I was playing in one of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) junior national tournaments. These were where the top young players in the country battled it out. I wasn’t a top seed. Neither was my opponent. I don’t even remember her name. However, she and I were evenly matched and for this reason, our match was long. Where most tennis matches took about an hour, ours had stretched to five and a half.
I’d lost the first set 6–7, won the second set 7–6 and because of this, we had to play a third. The score was 6–6 and we were playing a tiebreaker. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky or a person on the sidelines. We had no audience. Both of us had flown to California alone, so neither of us had parents there to watch.
Regardless, we were two teenagers at war, slugging that ball back and forth, diving for drop-shots, acing serves, really digging into the root of the sport.
All the other girls had finished playing their matches. Everyone but the officials at the front desk had gone home for the day. Finally, after about five hours and forty-five minutes, I won the match. There was no burst of applause. I hadn’t advanced to any namable position like the finals or the semifinals. I didn’t scream or fall to my knees with elation. And if I had, there was no photographer to catch that moment.
Nevertheless, I felt I’d reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro; I experienced the purest form of success. This had nothing to do with winning and everything to do with loving the game and playing it well after being blessed with a formidable opponent. She and I shook hands and then sat in the shade and drank lots of water. We didn’t talk. We had nothing to say. We went to the front desk and reported our score. That was it.
Nearly a decade passed before I realized the lesson in this experience. Just as in sports, when writing creatively, if you don’t love the craft and art of it, you’ll never experience this pure form of success. Yet when you do have this love, you realize that pure success does not come from fame or fortune, it grows from that love.
Too often athletes and writers are seen as being on opposite sides of the spectrum, culturally, socially and in practice. The seed of this separation is planted early. In elementary and high school, there are “the jocks” who are the athletes and “the nerds” who are the academics (this group more often than not includes those who seek to and will become creative writers). Writers are stereotyped as sedentary people who loathe exercise; their movement is in their heads. Athletes are stereotyped as being anything but academics and thinkers. It is brains versus brawn.
As the tour progresses, participants visit key locations associated with the city's witchcraft history. From the Mercat Cross, where public shaming and punishments were carried out, to the ancient graveyards where witches were buried, each stop on the tour reveals a different aspect of Edinburgh's dark past. The guides weave together historical facts, local folklore, and personal anecdotes to create a truly immersive and spine-chilling experience.
How to Start Writing
Both groups miss out on valuable lessons by being so separated. The fact is that there are many parallels between the worlds of sports and creative writing. In my experience, they are nearly interchangeable. They are both forms of craft and art. Since I am speaking to writers, I’d like to share some of the lessons I learned from sports that are perfectly applicable to writing.
One of the greatest lessons is how to gracefully, bravely face fear. I remember vividly those matches where I had to play against someone ranked just below me. These were matches where I had nothing to gain and everything to lose. One of the unique things about tennis is that it is a very mental sport. The best player does not always win. All it takes is a small distraction and next thing you know, you’ve lost.
For example, I was playing a girl in a tournament when I was about fourteen. I was winning easily. I’d won the first set 6–2 and I was up 5–3. I was about to wrap things up. Then during one of the changeovers (every two games you switch sides), I noticed her left hand. It was prosthetic. I was only about fourteen years old and this killed my concentration. I went on to lose the match because I couldn’t stop looking at her hand and marveling at the fact that she could compensate so well.
Loss of concentration is not the only type of mental struggle when playing someone ranked below you. I was immature and highly competitive and such matches sparked sharp nervous fear. Despite this, I had to go out there. The walk out to the court was like a death sentence. The warm-up was torture. When I began playing the first point, I would find that I had to either curl up and lose or stand up and fight.
This is a battle I fight when beginning a new story when facing the dreaded blank page. There’s a voice in my head saying, “There’s nothing there! How can you create something from nothing? Where do I begin? There’s no instruction manual or guide I can Google.” That blank page is like the opponent who has everything to gain from me and nothing to lose.
Though I feel this fear every time, I have never walked away from it. I stand and face the monster, then I dance with it and it is exhilarating. “If you fear something you give it power over you,” says a North African proverb. And if you conquer that fear, you are rewarded with power and joy.
For one year, between the high school tennis season and my first (and only) year playing college tennis, I joined my high school’s track team. I went on to win over twenty-two medals and compete and place in the state championship in multiple events. My best event was the 400m. This race was once around the track; it is the longest sprint. Whenever I ran this race, something peculiar happened. I’d black out from the hundred-meter mark to the three-hundred-meter mark. Then I’d return to myself in that last hundred meters. The sound of the crowd would burst back into my ears as if it had been on mute and I’d speed up all the way to the finish line.
One of the highlights of the Witch Trip Edinburgh is a visit to the notorious Edinburgh Castle. The castle, perched atop Castle Rock, has a long and fascinating history that includes its fair share of witchcraft. Participants hear tales of witches imprisoned within its walls and the supernatural occurrences that have been reported over the years. Standing in the shadow of this iconic fortress, it's easy to imagine the haunting presence of the witches who once resided there. Throughout the tour, participants are encouraged to engage with the guides, ask questions, and share their own stories or experiences. This interactive element adds a personal touch to the Witch Trip Edinburgh and creates a sense of community among those participating. By the end of the tour, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of Edinburgh's witchcraft history and its lasting impact on the city's culture and folklore. They will have walked in the footsteps of the accused witches, heard their stories, and perhaps even felt a connection to the supernatural world. Overall, Witch Trip Edinburgh offers a fascinating and immersive experience that combines history, storytelling, and the paranormal. Whether you're a history buff, a fan of the occult, or simply curious about Edinburgh's dark past, this tour is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the realm of witches and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of this enchanting city..
Reviews for "Unveiling the Secrets of Witchcraft: Exploring Edinburgh's Occult Legacy"
1. Jane - 1 star - I was really excited to go on the Witch trip in Edinburgh, but it turned out to be a complete disappointment. The tour guide seemed more interested in telling fictional stories rather than providing accurate historical information. The whole experience felt like a cheap attempt to make money off of tourists' fascination with witches. I would not recommend this tour to anyone looking for a genuine historical experience.
2. Mike - 2 stars - While the concept of a Witch trip in Edinburgh is intriguing, I found this particular tour to be lacking in substance. The guide barely touched on the actual history of witch trials and the role of witches in Scottish culture. Instead, we spent most of our time visiting generic tourist spots that had little relevance to witches or witchcraft. Overall, I felt like I didn't learn anything new or interesting about the topic, and I was left disappointed with the experience.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high expectations for the Witch trip in Edinburgh, but sadly it fell short. The tour felt rushed and disorganized, with the guide trying to fit too much information in a short amount of time. Additionally, the stories shared were more fictionalized accounts rather than genuine historical facts. I was hoping for a more in-depth exploration of the topic, but instead, I felt like I just scratched the surface. I would recommend looking for other tours that offer a more comprehensive and accurate experience.
4. Mark - 3 stars - The Witch trip in Edinburgh offered some interesting insights into the history of witchcraft, but overall it was underwhelming. The guide seemed knowledgeable, but their delivery was monotonous and lacked enthusiasm. Additionally, the tour group was large, making it difficult to hear and follow along. While it was an okay experience, I expected more engaging storytelling and interaction. If you're passionate about witches and their history, I recommend seeking a different tour that offers a more immersive experience.