Workshop Details:
Title:
Environmental Writing: Changing the World
Cost:
$295.00
Description:
Nature/environmental writing is a growing trend in publishing today . . . . and no wonder. We are at the cusp of great changes in America as we work towards sustainable living and honoring our natural resources. Feeling deeply connected to issues/places demands expression; many nature-lovers seek a way to communicate their ideas/bonds/hopes to a larger audience.
Part 1 of this class will look at what contemporary nature writers are doing, how they’re doing it, and to what effect. It will be an intense, in-depth look at successful writing (the best way to learn). Part 2 of this class will focus on the application of two of the most important features of nature writing: 1) understanding how to communicate with “universality” --- as in, how to make others care about what you care about; and 2) to relay information in an engaging manner, specifically through the use of story (and humor, if possible: nature writing has a bad reputation of being dark, dark, dark).
The class will also cover publishing and submission tips, as well as an overview of environmental magazines and newspapers. Basically, if you want to be writing about environmental concerns, I want to help you get going. Heaven knows we need more writers speaking up for our sweet, life-sustaining planet . . .
Please note: This workshop meets Saturday and Sundays, June 7 & 8, and 14 & 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Upcoming Schedules:
- LitFest 2008
Instructor: Laura Pritchett, PhD
Starts: 06/07/2008
Time(s): 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $295.00 members / $320.00 non-members
Location: Ferril House LR - Living Room (1st Floor)
2123 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80205
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