Sense of Place Writing Master Class

For all levels of experience. Gain a foundational appreciation for different kinds of place-based writing. Uncover meaningful stories to develop. Learn techniques to add more depth and detail to any genre of writing you’d like to do. Through a selection of place-based writings we’ll explore different writing styles and perspectives. Develop your voice and gain skills to elevate whatever kind of writing you want to do. Deepen your appreciation for the craft of sense of place writing.

Week One: The Storied Landscape: Identify your core stories, their impact and meaning. Write a touchstone story.

Week Two: Place as Metaphor: Harness your descriptive writing powers. See places for their symbolic, metaphorical qualities.

Week Three: Place as Narrative Try out story arcs and structure. Explore how to grow your ideas.
 
Week Four: The Power of Place Blend what you've discovered about context, symbols, description, and story arcs. Harvest and share the stories you have inside you. Hone your writings to effectively express your ideas. 

“You’ve given me a whole new way of thinking about place. I realized you don’t have to be from a place in order to be able to relate or connect or be able to write about it. I think that’s been something I’ve been very hung up on... living in a place where I really don’t feel connected to it and searching for how do I fit in here. This process has really helped me come to terms with it, and how that’s okay. I can write about that." Participant, Sense of Place Creative Writing Class

I think the power of this is that I’ve thought of writing, but I’ve always kept the idea inside my head. It’s putting it down on paper that’s truly awesome. Because of this class I’ve felt and noticed so much more.” Participant, Sense of Place Creative Writing Class