“When Writers Meet the Storm”

Poet and author Jenifer DeBellis invites writers to utilize natural phenomena—in the form of severe storms, disasters, or other weather patterns—as unifying motifs to generate writing that juxtaposes extreme forces of nature with one’s identity politics and/or past experiences. Writers will examine (wo)man versus storm/phenomenon through prompt writing to uncover what happens when memory collides with forces of nature. Some major themes this workshop will explore include modes of tension, place-based inspiration, and mining memories that reveal identity and how these help poets and writers tap into the story within the story.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, United States