{"product_id":"nature-writing-workshop-with-lynne-golodner","title":"Nature Writing Workshop: Craft Personal Essays with Nature as Your Inspiration Zoom Seminar with Lynne Golodner on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block-62b681ac90b953325c64\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, September 23rd, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom 6:00PM – 8:30PM Eastern\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe session will be recorded and available to watch after the seminar concludes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Lynne Golodner is the author of twelve books and thousands of articles, and a marketing entrepreneur, writing coach, and host of the Make Meaning Podcast. After working as a journalist in New York and Washington, D.C., Lynne returned to Detroit. She helps authors create writing careers, book marketing strategies and finish book projects. In 2023, Lynne founded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scotia Road Books\" href=\"https:\/\/scotiaroadbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScotia Road Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an independent publishing imprint for women over 40. Lynne’s writing has appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e45\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParallel, Moment Magazine, Great Lakes Review, Saveur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidwest Living\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePorridge Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJewish Literary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Good Life Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHadassah Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forward\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eValiant Scribe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStory Unlikely\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dillydoun Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuibbleLit, bioStories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYourTango\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among many more publications. Plus, one of her essays was a finalist in the Annie Dillard Creative Nonfiction contest at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBellingham Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes the best stories are right outside your door. Like, literally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this three-hour webinar, taught by celebrated author of 12 award-winning books and nature writing expert Lynne Golodner, you’ll learn how to find inspiration from the natural world. You’ll sharpen your observational skills, learn to find beauty and story in the environment, and find new ways for deepening your stories and essays by adding elements from the natural world into your writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis webinar is for all writers, regardless of genre or interest in the natural world. Whether your closest encounter with nature is finding a weed growing in the crack of city pavement or an arduous climb to a mountaintop, this course will sharpen your noticing skills and add detail and meaning to your writing. You’ll see how to find inspiration anywhere, especially in the simplest settings. You’ll learn how to layer meaning into your writing, and you’ll find that subject matter is all around you, all the time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will help you open your eyes and awaken your creativity to the myriad stories just waiting for you wherever you go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan't Make It Live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo problem! The session will be recorded and available to watch after the seminar concludes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to find inspiration from the natural world, creating ready writing prompts wherever you find yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfront the stories that dwell in nature and learn how to weave them into the stories you write.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild courage and confidence to go beyond your comfort zone and find inspiration in unlikely places.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness memory, place, experience and relationship to create compelling writing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to identify meaning, flow and connection in the natural world, which you can emulate on the page.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead celebrated nature writers to understand how the natural world can evoke emotion and connect with readers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTUDENTS LOVE LYNNE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-full-text\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\"Lynne holds the keys to the poetry queendom.  She is clear, kind, and sparks ideas like crazy.  I appreciate her best of all the poetry teachers I have had, including those at NYU where I majored in Poetry!\" -Laurie M.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-full-text\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\"I really enjoyed my first Writing Workshop! I was surprised to find a class so perfectly geared toward what I needed and my skill and comfort level. I had no idea though of the inspiration, community, and support I would get from taking it. Lynne created an incredibly safe space for the class to come together, feel inspired, learn about ourselves and the craft of writing, and most importantly, to get us writing. I enjoyed the readings, and haven't felt this inspired to write in a long time. Well worth the cost and the risk of trying something new.\" -Ali S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This class has become the best part of my week.” -Olivet J.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I have loved being with you and the other students, and the assignments have been great. You are a fabulous teacher.” -R.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"This was the finest writing\/self-care combo I've done so far and I am truly grateful. I felt freed up; there was a flow that truly excited me and inspired me to continue the writing. You are a terrific teacher.” -Beth L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you ever wanted motivation and input on your writing, this is a great workshop! Has helped me tremendously! I never considered myself as a writer but maybe just maybe I am becoming one!\" -Beth M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Lynne’s writing workshop develops a writers resilience and creativity. Lynne challenged me to go deeper in my writing - to think beyond the words to the roots of experience. My writing is becoming stronger and more purposeful, and I have a renewed sense of confidence as I write my first book.\" -AB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The writers workshop helped me explore a part of my personality and interests that I hadn't yet allowed myself to dig into. I feel more connected to who I am as a writer as well as all the other wonderful writers who participated. One of my favorite aspects of the workshop was being in a safe space, sharing a variety of pieces with people of different backgrounds and perspectives. Not only have I learned more about myself and others, but I have been exposed to so many new genres and writing topics. Thanks, Lynne!\" -JR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This was my first experience with a writing workshop and writing all together. I had such a wonderful experience that I signed up for Lynne's next workshop. I did not expect to come away with so much confidence! Lynne and the group were nurturing and wonderful. This workshop is for all levels of writers\" -SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lynne is changing my life. She keeps me accountable to my vision, and her confidence in me makes a huge difference.\" -Noreen E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Thank you so much for the opportunity to be surrounded by such inspiring women with exquisite instruction.” -Emily P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Thank you for being so encouraging.” -Betsy C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lynne's workshop has provided me with the opportunity to receive quality feedback and editorial expertise in response to the work that I have chosen to share with this great group of ladies\" -MN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTuition is $99 USD. 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