I enjoyed your piece and the last line especially - "Remember, a nature writer comprehends what is at stake." I feel that being a nature writer (poetry) has made me much more observant. I view the fragility of the outdoors, such as the fleeting fall colors, with a new appreciation and perspective. Thank you for your lovely observances.
Beautiful writing. I really like the sideways look you take at what it means to be a nature writing. Some really stunning and unexpected combinations of words and imagery. Xx
Such an enjoyable piece of writing Stacy. And an intriguing image too. Labels plague photographers too… Write, just write. Enjoy it. This will show. Leave labels and definitions to others; it is their hang-up, not yours.
Yeah, I've been thinking a lot about this. Nature writer is a title I am uneasy with claiming. I love your meditation on this topic. Oh and to answer your question. One thing I look for in nature writing is to get beyond facts and make me feel something.
I think if I can get a handle on the squiggliness (I don't believe that is a word) of the nature writer term I might grow more comfortable with pinning it on like a name badge. Maybe it isn't the term. Maybe it is the responsibility?
Writing is a work in progress. I'll keep trying with a goal to give readers something to feel as a part of reading.
First, such beautiful images! For example, "Pen cursive words pulled from the land. Stories spilled from breezes, brushes with tree branches, songs from passing or resting birds, and the scent of fox and bear."
And that leads me to what I look for in any nature writing: a well-written story to pull me in.
I really like the flow (pardon the pun) of, "Pen cursive words pulled from the land." I'll keep working at trying to write stories that pull you into the scene.
I enjoyed your piece and the last line especially - "Remember, a nature writer comprehends what is at stake." I feel that being a nature writer (poetry) has made me much more observant. I view the fragility of the outdoors, such as the fleeting fall colors, with a new appreciation and perspective. Thank you for your lovely observances.
Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate that you found something that resonates, and affirms the value of your observations.
Beautiful writing. I really like the sideways look you take at what it means to be a nature writing. Some really stunning and unexpected combinations of words and imagery. Xx
Thanks, Lynne. I'm not sure what I think of this piece and the "sideways look" might be something I think about a bit more.
Such an enjoyable piece of writing Stacy. And an intriguing image too. Labels plague photographers too… Write, just write. Enjoy it. This will show. Leave labels and definitions to others; it is their hang-up, not yours.
Awww, Michela, you are correct - just write. Thank you for your kind comments and sharing.
You’re very welcome.
Yeah, I've been thinking a lot about this. Nature writer is a title I am uneasy with claiming. I love your meditation on this topic. Oh and to answer your question. One thing I look for in nature writing is to get beyond facts and make me feel something.
I think if I can get a handle on the squiggliness (I don't believe that is a word) of the nature writer term I might grow more comfortable with pinning it on like a name badge. Maybe it isn't the term. Maybe it is the responsibility?
Writing is a work in progress. I'll keep trying with a goal to give readers something to feel as a part of reading.
First, such beautiful images! For example, "Pen cursive words pulled from the land. Stories spilled from breezes, brushes with tree branches, songs from passing or resting birds, and the scent of fox and bear."
And that leads me to what I look for in any nature writing: a well-written story to pull me in.
I really like the flow (pardon the pun) of, "Pen cursive words pulled from the land." I'll keep working at trying to write stories that pull you into the scene.
What I look for - a connection with the mystery and the mythological.