ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Host Sharon Skinner and guest Erin Radniecki discuss nature-based writing: weaving nature into kid lit, fostering a sense of place, and using personal passion for nature to enrich storytelling and connect young readers to the natural world.
Topics Covered:
- Erin’s journey: Combining passion for nature and writing [00:01:34]
- Coaching nature-curious writers: Focus on characters’ relationship with nature [00:03:36]
- Nature in various genres: Magical realism, contemporary, and broader definitions [00:06:13]
- Importance of sensory details and connecting with nature as inspiration [00:16:40]
- Using nature as metaphor or thematic element, even if not writing nature fiction [00:18:30]
- Human relationships with nature and sense of place ([00:21:02]
- Action items: Story Ecosystem Starter Kit & getting outside for inspiration [00:28:10]
Visit and/or Follow Erin Online:
Instagram: @writewithnature
Website:: writewithnature.com
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