Writers have always looked to nature for inspiration. The natural world can form the backdrop to a story, or sometimes even become a character in itself. In this workshop we will look at examples of nature writing in fiction and memoir and examine how depiction of landscape, wildlife and weather can create mood and tone. Author Elizabeth Delo will guide you through a series of exercises to explore your relationship with the natural world, and describe the environment around you.

Want to sharpen your writing? Understand better what editing is and does? The “Close Editing” workshop will give you guidance and let you practice • How to detect the flab in your paragraphs, sentences and word selection • How to read closely, too, to see reveal the processes that other writers use and learn technique from reading