Writing About Place: The Art of Travel Writing

How do we write about places we visit in a way that is responsible, relevant, and interesting? This class is for the amateur travel writer - the person who finds that when they are in transit, when they are away from home, they are inspired to write. In this class we’ll consider the challenges of travel writing, explore the work of writers like Molly Crabapple, Deborah Levy, Andre Aciman, and Aminatta Forna, and get to work on our own essays.

Class Format

This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. 

Covid-19 Update: 

GrubStreet's space will be mask optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in-person.

Scholarship Information

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

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