Overview

• Charlotte Hawkins has taken a hiatus from Good Morning Britain, where she has been a presenter since 2014, to focus on writing her first book.
• She attended a professionally guided writing retreat at Lainston House Hotel in Jane Austen’s Hampshire, organized by Rosie J Nixon, to kickstart her manuscript.
• Hawkins revealed on Instagram that writing a book has been a lifelong dream, and turning 50 felt like the right time to begin this new chapter.
• Fans expressed surprise at her age and shared messages of support for her literary aspirations, with many commenting that she looks much younger than 50.
• The retreat included workshops with authors and industry professionals, helping Hawkins draft the beginnings of her book, which she plans to develop further.