How do we bridge the experiential gap between that of humans and other animals with writing that feels intelligible to us, while reaching for the differences in how other animals sense, think, and act? Join Chantal Lyons author of Groundbreakers: the return of Britain’s Wild Boar and our story writer-in-residence as she hosts Emma Geen, author of The Many Selves of Katherine North in this Words to Light the Dark event as they discuss the craft, the pitfalls, and the joys of writing through other minds…on the theme of “Writing the worlds of other animals”.
Walking Writers Salons are hour-long events in which you will get to meet a Walking Writer and learn from them how they weave writing and walking, and how they interpret their surroundings. Each Salon will include a discussion with the author, inviting questions from the audience, and may include a multiple choice quiz or other amusing challenge, in which a winner will receive a prize.
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Words to Light the Dark
What can the planet’s past tell us about the future? How do we relate to nature when our bodies try to keep us from it? And how do you write about creatures that don’t wish to be found? Join Wainwright Prize-nominated authors Sophie Yeo, Polly Atkin, and Chantal Lyons – host of this Salon and walk · listen · create’s Writer-in-Residence – as
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION – HIGHLY COMMENDED ‘Full of joy, pathos, warmth, integrity and intrigue.’ AMY-JANE BEER‘One of the most notable works of recent nature writing.’ HELEN MACDONALD‘A thrilling expedition into a wild, unruly world.’ LEE SCHOFIELD ‘Gently thought-provoking and beautifully written.’ LEIF BERSWEDEN‘The remarkable story of Britain’s wild boar.’ THE GUARDIAN‘A real page-turner.’ STEPHEN MOSSAfter centuries of
• The Many Selves of Katherine North
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Conservation policies across Europe have been encouraging ‘re-wilding’ of landscapes, including the re-introduction for animals that once roamed more freely. Scientists have been tracking such re-introductions, and back in 2011, a wolf left its family pack in Slovenia, crossed the Alps and journeyed across Europe for thousands of kilometres. Critically-acclaimed and celebrated travel writer Adam
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• Words to Light the Dark: Writing the worlds of other animals
How do we bridge the experiential gap between that of humans and other animals with writing that feels intelligible to us, while reaching for the differences in how other animals sense, think, and act? Chantal Lyons author of Groundbreakers: the return of Britain’s Wild Boar and our story writer-in-residence as she hosts Emma Geen, author
• • Walking creatively through storytelling with Krista Carson
Our featured guest, Krista Carson (writer, poet, educator, and PhD student), offers insights from her practice-based doctoral work where she is exploring the relationship between walking and creativity. Her book-in-progress weaves together prose and poetry framed by walks she has taken (often literal, sometimes figurative). She ponders uncertainty, transformation, and becoming as she moves toward
• • Walking Writers of Prespa: a showcase of writing about walking from around the world
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With a contribution from Martyn Howe offering e-book copies of his new book, The Coast is Our Compass, in which he describes a personal pilgrimage to walk the coast of England along what is now officially the King Charles III National Coastal Path, as a monthly prize, our Shorelines project has had a new lift.
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