About the Workshop |
This workshop explores how to tell powerful stories about the natural world that draw from science and field research and speak to people beyond it. It is designed for scientists, budding writers, photographers, field conservationists; anyone who wants to communicate their work more effectively.
Although rooted in writing, the workshop draws from Roundglass Sustain’s rich repository of films, photo essays, and visual art to show how storytelling can be multi-dimensional and multi-media, especially in today’s age of fleeting attention spans.
The session includes a curated reading list, focused exercises, and real-time feedback. Together, we’ll explore how to:
- Find the right angle
- Dissect the anatomy of a compelling story
- Discover unexpected intersections with culture, music, and art
- Use plot devices such as character building , dialogue, and voice
- Craft a pitch
We’ll also talk about how to infuse even the most urgent or grim topics with clarity and wonder, and how to find that perfect balance between fact and feeling.
At the heart of this workshop is a belief: great science needs great storytelling. Much of the vital work in wildlife and climate science never reaches the wider public; And if your work doesn’t connect, the hope of building empathy for the natural world diminishes.
We’ve worked with scientists, artists, writers, filmmakers, and conservationists to shape stories that resonate—and through this workshop, we’ll help you do the same.
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