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How to be a nature writer with author Stephen Moss
Join naturalist, author and academic Stephen Moss for this full day introduction to nature writing workshop. You’ll learn how to capture your experiences, thoughts and feelings using the written word, and share your passion with others.
The day begins with a brief introduction to the skills and techniques of writing, after which we’ll head out around London Wetland Centre to get inspiration from what we find. You’ll then have time to write a short piece, which we’ll workshop in the group, to improve your work, and offer hints and tips for you to develop as a writer.
The day will end with a whistle-stop tour of the nature writing genre, to give you inspiration to continue.
This course is suitable for anyone who has always wanted to write about nature and is willing to have a go!
Stephen Moss is one of Britain’s leading nature writers and broadcasters. Now based in Somerset, he was born in London, and read English at Cambridge before joining the BBC. His TV credits include the BAFTA award-winning Springwatch, The Nature of Britain and Birds Britannia, while his books include ‘biographies’ of the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan and Owl, and Ten Birds that Changed the World. He writes a monthly ‘Birdwatch’ column for the Guardian, and is President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. After leading the MA Nature & Travel Writing at Bath Spa University, he is now a Visiting Research Fellow there, and also a Special Visiting Professor at the University of Nottingham. He has been a member of the WWT for more than half a century. A lifelong naturalist, Stephen has travelled to all seven of the world’s continents in search of wildlife.
The day begins with a brief introduction to the skills and techniques of writing, after which we’ll head out around London Wetland Centre to get inspiration from what we find. You’ll then have time to write a short piece, which we’ll workshop in the group, to improve your work, and offer hints and tips for you to develop as a writer.
The day will end with a whistle-stop tour of the nature writing genre, to give you inspiration to continue.
This course is suitable for anyone who has always wanted to write about nature and is willing to have a go!
Stephen Moss is one of Britain’s leading nature writers and broadcasters. Now based in Somerset, he was born in London, and read English at Cambridge before joining the BBC. His TV credits include the BAFTA award-winning Springwatch, The Nature of Britain and Birds Britannia, while his books include ‘biographies’ of the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan and Owl, and Ten Birds that Changed the World. He writes a monthly ‘Birdwatch’ column for the Guardian, and is President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. After leading the MA Nature & Travel Writing at Bath Spa University, he is now a Visiting Research Fellow there, and also a Special Visiting Professor at the University of Nottingham. He has been a member of the WWT for more than half a century. A lifelong naturalist, Stephen has travelled to all seven of the world’s continents in search of wildlife.
Dates: Wednesday 22 May, Thursday 23 May
Time: 10:00 am (Duration 6 hours)
Meeting Point: Courtyard Pagoda
Price: £70 per person, including admission to the centre. Limited capacity. Booking is essential
Time: 10:00 am (Duration 6 hours)
Meeting Point: Courtyard Pagoda
Price: £70 per person, including admission to the centre. Limited capacity. Booking is essential
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
Wed 22 May and Thu 23 May
Website:
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/how-to-be-a-nature-writer-with-author-stephen
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