Nature Writing Now

When we tug at a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world – John Muir

This nature writing workshop explores techniques for bringing landscapes, flora and fauna to life, including: evocative description, engaging emotion, and the power of story. You’ll also consider the challenges of writing about the natural world in a time of escalating environmental crisis. Through a combination of instruction, examples and practical writing exercises, you’ll come away with a stronger understanding of nature writing – and a practical toolkit for sharing your love of nature on the page.

Inga Simpson is the award-winning author of ten books, including The Thinning, Willowman, Mr Wigg and Understory: a life with Trees. She has PhDs in creative writing and English literature, and her essays and short stories have been widely published. Her recently released, Once We Were Wildlife, explores the boundaries between the human and more-than-human worlds.

Writers, please bring pens, pencils, paper (preferably no laptops or devices unless needed for ability issues).

***PLEASE NOTE: Start time has changed. Printed program says 9.30 am. Start time is 9.00 am.