Writers Workshop: A Sense of Place

From the vivid descriptions of Steinbeck's sunshine-filled California farm fields to the foreboding jungle in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, it is clear that a sense of place is vital to effective storytelling. A clearly described setting adds authenticity to your writing, defines the reader's sense of reality, and is the key to many author's success. Find out how to take advantage or your familiarity with a particular place in your writing. Be it past, present, or future, a little practice observing the world around you enables you to create your own vibrant and confidently portrayed sense of place.

Note: Open to writers of all levels.

Course Number: WCWP-40271   Credit: 1 unit