Writing the Other
With Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford
September 11 - 16, 2020
Cortes Island
Writers know it’s important to include characters from different identities in their work. Many are afraid to create characters whose identity differs from their own and worry about getting it offensively wrong. But representation is too important to ignore. Learn how to do it well
Geopoetics Symposium – 2021
April 24 - 28, 2021
Cortes Island
Join artists, scholars, educators, and writers engaging with ecology, climate crisis, and resilience. Leaders in ecophilosophy, place-based education, and geopoetics—an emerging field of creative practice at the nexus of poetics and geography—will dialogue, lead seminars, create, present works, and cross-pollinate.
Going Under the Words: Creating Fiction & Memoir – 2021
With Shaena Lambert
June 4 - 9, 2021
Cortes Island
Creating fiction and memoir is part craft, part mystery. Discover ways to shuck the skin of your words, to find the beating heart. Connect with your voice, and wind drama and action into your writing’s DNA. Experience the creative thrill of going deeper.
Writing as a Spiritual Practice: The Healing Power of Telling Your Story 2021
With Mark Matousek
August 23 - 28, 2021
Cortes Island
Memoir is a path of self-knowledge. Learn to tell the whole truth and your essential stories will emerge, bringing insight and transpersonal wisdom. Writing exercises and group dialogue guide you toward creative discovery, increased mindfulness, and better composition. Everyone welcome.
Write From Power: Accessing Your Stories – 2021
With Janelle Hanchett
August 28 - September 2, 2021
Cortes Island
What do I do with my fear surrounding writing? How do I manage criticism? What if I say something wrong? Develop a new relationship with your writing practice by exploring concrete ways to write honestly in spite of fear, show up authentically on the page, and define for yourself the power of your unique story, voice, and perspective.