Nature Writing
Nature and human nature: to vivify and vitalise
Nature and human nature: to vivify and vitalise
Monday June 10th - Saturday June 15th 2019
The Hurst
What is the role of the writer in an age of climate change and mass extinction? We will focus on the natural world and its vitality, the politics of nature in the broadest sense, and the natural element of the human spirit. Our aim is to encourage writing about nature that has a voice and a purpose and in which language is significant, subtle and alive. The week will include immersive time in the natural world and much teaching outdoors. Writers of both fiction and non-fiction are welcome, and participants at all levels of experience.
Single room price: £835
Tutor
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Jay Griffiths is an award-winning British writer and author of Wild: An Elemental Journey, Pip Pip: A…
Tutor
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Paul Kingsnorth has eight publications to his name: three non-fiction books, two novels, a manifesto and two collections of poetry. His…
Guest Tutor
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Richard Kerridge’s nature memoir Cold Blood was published in 2014 and adapted for BBC Radio 4’s Book of…
The Hurst is a place you can write, far away from daily distractions. The house and gardens, surrounded by the forest-covered Shropshire Hills, were the former home of playwright John Osborne.
Monday
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Arrive late afternoon, settle in, enjoy dinner and the tutors’ introduction to the week in the evening.
Tuesday
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Morning workshops led by tutors. Afternoons are your time for writing and one-to-one tutorials. Tutors read from their work in the evening.
Wednesday
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Morning workshops led by tutors. Afternoons are your time for writing and one-to-one tutorials. In the evening a guest speaker joins the group.
Thursday
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Morning workshops led by tutors. Afternoons are your time for writing and one-to-one tutorials. You are free to spend this evening as you wish.
Friday
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Tutors lead the final workshops in the morning. In the evening everyone gets together to share and celebrate their work.
Saturday
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The week comes to a close after breakfast. Have a tissue handy to say your farewells to the group.
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