Writing on Nature & the Ecological Crisis
Dear friends of Modron, We’re delighted to share two pieces of exciting news. A new issue of Modron Magazine will be released on Sunday, February 22nd. This latest edition brings together new writing that engages with place, ecological emergency and nature – and we can’t wait for you to read it. To mark the launch, … Continue reading Join the Modron Magazine Climate Event + February News
‘Writing the Environment’ is a 6-week writing course focusing on nature and environmental writing. Participants will explore various forms, including poetry, essays, and folklore, guided by Kaja Brown. The course welcomes underrepresented communities, is beginner-friendly, and aims to inspire writing about the environment. Early bird tickets are £15.
Modron will present a panel titled "Environmental Underscapes" on May 10 at the Association of Welsh Writing in English conference in North Wales. Featuring speakers Kristian Evans, Zoë Brigley Thompson, and Taz Rahman, the panel discusses ecological themes in poetry, examining grief, trauma, and climate change within contemporary works.
For Earth Day 2025, a film titled The Dunes, funded by the Books Council of Wales, is here released. It follows a neurodivergent teenager seeking refuge in the neglected dunes of Glamorgan. The film explores the connection between place and identity amidst societal challenges, highlighting themes of belonging and ecological crisis.
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