Class Description
Designed for both experienced and beginning writers, this class focuses on evocative writing grounded in a strong sense of place and setting in both fiction and memoir. We will analyze the development of setting in the work of writers such as Annie Proulx, Mark Doty, and Reynolds Price, and discuss how they reflect the life and rhythms of their home regions. Then we will work on drafts of our own place descriptions about the worlds we come from, working off of photos—or maps, or any other keepsakes you wish to bring to the class—memories, and our own imaginations. By the end of the class, you’ll have developed a sharper sense of place, developed a vignette using the techniques discussed in class, and received feedback on your short work in progress.
Part of GrubStreet's Elements of Craft series, dedicated to exploring craft issues on a deeper level. For more on this series' offerings, click here.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!