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What does it mean to tell a travel story? How do we write meaningfully and imaginatively about place, culture and ourselves? We can take our travel stories to the next level by understanding how we sift through our "data" to uncover true moments of insight--whether our travels are across the street or across the globe. In addition to a trusty pen and a passport, travel writing combines journalism, poetry, drama, and memoir. In this intensive workshop led by Matthew Ebnet, longtime journalist, editor, and traveler, we will learn how to put our experiences down on paper and how to bring the reader with us. We'll explore the fundamentals of what makes a piece work, including narrative structure, dialogue and characterization, with special attention to voice. You're invited to bring at least one example of your work, whether it's a collection of napkin notes, photographs, or a rough piece of writing. Join us as we read travel essays, craft new stories, and connect with other writers of all levels. We'll explore the art of the travel story so you'll be on your way toward crafting your own. After this class, students will have an opportunity to have their work published in Wanderlust, an online journal of travel.When: May 28 - 30, 2009 // 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Richard Hugo House, Winslow Classroom, 1634 11th Avenue, Seattle (link)
Cost: Free!
For questions and to RSVP please write Matthew directly at matthewebnet@yahoo.com.
