Generative climate fiction: A workshop where doom is not on the table
Denise offers a workshop exploring the untold sides of the “climate fiction” genre, discovering how to tackle this rich and important issue from the lens of hope and joy rather than cynicism. Six-week weekly workshop, offered in 2023 through Elephant Rock – coming again soon. Email me@denisesrobbins.com for updates.
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Testimonials
“Denise has a narrative voice that is imaginative, unique, and engaging. She looks carefully at a story’s structure and literary elements and discerns its beating heart. Denise is also a committed architect of writing communities: I admire her ability to build, lead, and nurture several groups over the course of a decade. In these settings, she is never afraid to open the floodgates—offering encouraging commentary and thoughtful critique”.
—Jeremie Amoroso
“Denise understands the architecture of a compelling story and she is skilled at delivering feedback to her colleagues and students in a way that resonates with each individual and builds upon the strengths of their work. Her passion for helping writers strengthen their works-in-progress is evident in the depth of her feedback and her ability to convey constructive criticism in a way that motivates and encourages.”
—Joanna Urban
“The class was really comprehensive and Denise did a great job of designing content for the range of writing levels, as well as providing a comprehensive overview of climate change subtopics. And as if that wasn’t enough, she also included an overview of craft topics, and time for writing and generating stories, as well as critiquing each other’s work. I found the class very interactive, and the vibe welcoming and supportive. I really enjoyed reading classmates’ work. And loved the reading selections each week.”
“This course got me thinking more proactively about climate change and what I might be able to contribute towards building a sustainable future. The content gave me a sense of so many different ways to include climate literacy into my writing. I’m grateful for that.”
“I learned so much in Denise Robbins’ six-week Climate Change Fiction Generative Workshop! Weekly readings and discussion of climate change subtopics were combined with craft talks, writing prompts, in-class assignments and feedback on classmates’ work. I came away with a solid feel for the genre, and rather than doom and gloom, hope.”
Denise S. Robbins 