We hope you'll join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Natalie Disney on January 24, 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at the Erma Hayman House (617 Ash Street) for "The Power of Imagery: Writing with Sensory Language."
We all experience the world around us through the senses, and imagery uses sensory language to paint a picture with words. Imagery allows us to express things more meaningfully, transforming black-and-white memories and ideas into intense color. And it’s a tool that can cut to the heart of the matter in every kind of writing.
In this creative writing workshop for writers of any level or genre, participants will explore the power of imagery through guided reading and writing activities.
No registration is required to participate, but space is limited. This workshop is geared toward adults, but all ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 14 are to be accompanied by an adult. Participants are encouraged to bring their own writing materials, such as a notebook, pencil, or laptop.
ABOUT NATALIE DISNEY
Natalie Disney is the Boise City Writer-in-Residence for the October 2023-March 2024 term. She earned her MFA in creative writing from Boise State University, where she served as Associate Editor of The Idaho Review. Her work has been published in The Florida Review and The Mississippi Review and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and the PEN America Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. She is a recipient of the 2017 Balch Award for fiction. Natalie teaches creative writing at Boise State University and The Cabin Center for Readers and Writers. She lives near the Boise foothills with her wife, where she is at work on her first novel.
ABOUT THE BOISE CITY WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
Founded in 2023, the Boise City Writer-in-Residence is a collaborative program between the Boise City Department of Arts & History, Boise Public Library, and The Cabin. Funded by the City of Boise, these six-month residencies offer local writers dedicated time and stipend to support their creative practice and connect them to the community through free monthly literary public programs and events. The Boise City Writer-in-Residence call for applications opens annually in the summer.
Date and Location
The writing workshop will take place at Erma Hayman House (617 Ash Street, Boise) on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM.
Cost
Free