What is creative nonfiction?

Creative nonfiction is a broad term. Types of memoir, personal narrative, and feature writing could fall under the umbrella of this genre. At its core, creative nonfiction is about telling real stories in a creative way - or, using the tools of fiction to write about something that really happened.

What will I write about?

Course participants write about themselves and their environment - but how that takes shape is entirely up to you! We ask participants to create new writing material for the course, rather than work on an existing piece. Previous course participants have written about childhood memories, the impact of climate change in the places they live, significant landscapes in their life, and transitional moments in the natural world.

why should I join?

As a workshop participant you will:

• gain an introduction to the creative nonfiction genre.

• receive individual and personalised feedback on your writing each week from Clare or Liza.

• read environmental writing excerpts each week from a range of internationally renowned authors, especially selected for the program.

• experiment with specific writing techniques.

• craft your own creative nonfiction essay.

• benefit from our small, seminar style approach.

• work with a group of like-minded individuals from around the world, forming new contacts and connections.

• find your voice and join a growing collective of writers fighting for our earth’s (and our) future. ♡

Can i apply for a scholarship?

Full and partial scholarships are available for our workshops. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact us.

Can I donate to the scholarship fund?

Yes! Scholarships are funded by donations from our community. 100% of your donation goes toward funding scholarships for students who would otherwise not be able to participate in this program. You can donate via our bookings page here by clicking the ‘donate’ button. You will receive a receipt of your donation via email. We are so appreciative of all our donors who support this program - we couldn’t do it without you. (Note that donations are not tax deductible and will appear in Australian dollars).