Maritime Writers’ Workshops - July 12, 2013
Daytime Workshop - Approaches to Nature Poetry with Ian LeTourneau
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Nature poetry has always had a central place in world literature. But gone are the days when poets could rely solely on the Aeolian harp and sing about the beauty around them. In this workshop, we'll take a quick historical survey of nature poetry, examining the key aspects that help it endure, but we'll focus our attention on how to write effectively in today's environmental reality of climate change.
There will be focused writing exercises, and participants are encouraged to bring comfortable shoes in case weather permits a brief walk into our subject matter, and to bring copies of one of their own poems to workshop in the class.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Milham Room, Harriet Irving Library, UNB Campus
Course fee: $125.00 plus HST for adults
$100.00 plus HST for students
About the Instructor: Ian LeTourneau is the author of Terminal Moraine (Thistledown Press 2008), and Defining Range (Gaspereau Press 2006). He is poetry editor of The Fiddlehead, associate poetry editor with Goose Lane Editions, and frequent contributor to CBC as the local books columnist. His book reviews have appeared in magazines across the country, including The Malahat Review and Books in Canada. He lives in Fredericton, NB with his wife and son.
Deadline for registration is July 5, 2013
Participants may register for 5 MWW day-long courses for the price of 4! Register by telephone only to take advantage of this opportunity.
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